Evolution of the US Arctic Policy

• Published in: Post-Soviet Issues
• Main Authors: A. V. Borisov, I. V. Rovinskaya
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: Russian
• Published: Centre of Regional Research 2021
• Subjects: сша; арктика; арктическая политика; арктический совет; безопасность; северный морской путь; северо-западный проход; сотрудничество; стратегия; экология; International relations; JZ2-6530; Arctic; Canada; Арктика; Северо-Западный проход
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.24975/2313-8920-2021-8-1-54-64; https://doaj.org/article/15ec570a5bfc4be0af42824d41b17b47

The article examines the development of the US Arctic policy which is reflected in the US strategic documents. The author examines the evolution of doctrinal purposes from those focusing on environmental issues and regional cooperation to those focusing on logistics, security and military infrastructure. The evolution of the US strategic documents is considered in the context of the activities of such actors as Russia, Canada, China and a number of international organizations in the Arctic region. Contradictions and existing and prospective areas of cooperation are noted. The author shows the immutability of the US key strategic guidelines of the United States aimed at securing the status of an Arctic power for the United States and ensuring the promotion and protection of the US interests in the region.