BREAKING THE ICE: PROSPECTS FOR CANADIAN-AMERICAN INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE IN THE GOVERNANCE OF THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE

This study assesses four institutional approaches to governing the use of the Northwest Passage, including the current rules in use. The assessment is conducted through the use of expert interviews, a review of the theoretical literature, and an examination of comparative cases. Because of significa...

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Main Author: Parkey, Jeffrey
Format: Text
Language:unknown
Published: Clemson University Libraries 2010
Subjects:
Arctic
Canada
Institutions
Northwest Passage
Resources
United States
Public Affairs
Public Policy and Public Administration
Northwest passage
Online Access:https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_dissertations/623
https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1623&context=all_dissertations
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Summary:This study assesses four institutional approaches to governing the use of the Northwest Passage, including the current rules in use. The assessment is conducted through the use of expert interviews, a review of the theoretical literature, and an examination of comparative cases. Because of significant environmental changes underway in the Arctic region, institutional change for Northwest Passage management is receiving increased attention. Due to the potential environmental and security impacts of regularized ship transits through the Northwest Passage, a number of informed observers have discussed the need for considering alternative means of governing the waterway. The advantages and disadvantages of institutional alternatives are investigated here. The analysis suggests maintenance of the status quo institution appears to be the most likely outcome in this case.

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