Future-Proofing Japan’s Interests in the Arctic:Scientific Collaboration and a Search for Balance
In May 2013 the Arctic states convened in Kiruna, Sweden, in part to decide on whether six new states should be admitted as observers to the Arctic Council. Japan’s application was accepted along with those of China,India, Italy, Singapore, and South Korea. At a glance, one might ask what credential...
| Published in: | Asia Policy |
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| Language: | English |
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2014
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| Online Access: | https://curis.ku.dk/portal/da/publications/futureproofing-japans-interests-in-the-arctic(852b7d0e-ad30-4656-9803-7f0ffeebc584).html https://doi.org/10.1353/asp.2014.0027 https://curis.ku.dk/ws/files/128976394/AsiaPolicy18_Tonami.pdf |
| Summary: | In May 2013 the Arctic states convened in Kiruna, Sweden, in part to decide on whether six new states should be admitted as observers to the Arctic Council. Japan’s application was accepted along with those of China,India, Italy, Singapore, and South Korea. At a glance, one might ask what credentials Japan has to be involved in the leading Arctic forum. However, a closer look at its engagement in the Arctic indicates that Japan has genuine interests in political, economic, and environmental developments there. This essay examines Japan’s interests in the Arctic, its new role as an observer to the Arctic Council, and the international relationships that will affect Japan’s engagement in the region. |
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