NATO and the Arctic: Theorizing NATO's Twenty First Century Problem

Understanding how constructivist theory applies to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) can help us to understand not only its beginning, but also where it is going. Constructivist theory reflects the importance of identity and ideology within NATO. It reveals the dueling identities within...

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Main Author: Akikie, Daniel Joseph
Other Authors: Bond, Doug, Reynolds, Justin M
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2022
Subjects:
Arctic
Constructivism
Europe
Ideology
NATO
Russia
International relations
Military history
European studies
Climate change
Online Access:https://nrs.harvard.edu/URN-3:HUL.INSTREPOS:37371555
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Summary:Understanding how constructivist theory applies to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) can help us to understand not only its beginning, but also where it is going. Constructivist theory reflects the importance of identity and ideology within NATO. It reveals the dueling identities within the organization that widely shapes its behavior and creates a better understanding of NATO’s approach as well as its actions within the Arctic region. A resurgent Russia in addition to climate change both play impactful roles in shaping the shifting Arctic environment and in the understanding of how NATO will interact within the region.

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