Comparative analysis of China`s and Singapore`s policies in the Arctic

Abstract Nowadays the Arctic is an important region from the angle of geopolitics and because of its abundant resources, therefore, many countries consider it as a significant subject of the policy. In this paper policies in the Arctic of China and Singapore, which are not located near the Polar cir...

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Published in:IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
Main Authors: Kulik, A, Kulik, S V, Lagutin, O V, Chistalyova, T
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:unknown
Published: IOP Publishing 2020
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/539/1/012040
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Summary:Abstract Nowadays the Arctic is an important region from the angle of geopolitics and because of its abundant resources, therefore, many countries consider it as a significant subject of the policy. In this paper policies in the Arctic of China and Singapore, which are not located near the Polar circle but show the great interest in the region, have been analyzed. Taking up the purposes, methods and results of each countries` policies authors has concluded that their strategies are very different. This is caused by the different goals of the states: China is seeking to consolidate its position in the Arctic and be entitled to use its resources, while Singapore is trying to derive benefit from the mutually advantageous partnership.