An examination of Russia’s pursuits in the Arctic and their implications towards U.S. National Interests

• Main Author: Gutierrez, Josh
• Format: Report
• Language: English
• Published: California State University Maritime Academy 2018
• Subjects: Maritime boundaries > Russia (Federation); Arctic regions > Strategic aspects; Geopolitics > Arctic regions; Power resources > Arctic regions; Arctic regions > Military policy; Energy security > Arctic regions; Arctic; Lanes; Climate change
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/205796

The Arctic is experiencing significant climate change. The expected changes to the Arctic climate have created new economic opportunities for states and threatened the future stability of the region. With the Arctic becoming more accessible, the control for natural resource extraction and sea lanes...