Sino-Russian relations in the Arctic through the World-Systems Theory lens: A closer look at shipping

This Master’s dissertation offers a comprehensive analysis of Sino-Russian relations in the Arctic using a World-Systems Theory (WST) perspective. It explores the Arctic as an integral part of the global system, examining the interconnectedness of countries through economic, political, and social ne...

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Main Author: Martins, Tiago Tecelão
Other Authors: Costa, Cátia Miriam
Format: Master Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2023
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10071/29564
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Summary:This Master’s dissertation offers a comprehensive analysis of Sino-Russian relations in the Arctic using a World-Systems Theory (WST) perspective. It explores the Arctic as an integral part of the global system, examining the interconnectedness of countries through economic, political, and social networks. By applying WST, the research investigates the Core-Periphery relations within the Russian Arctic, focusing on China and Russia’s roles in the global hierarchy. Additionally, the thesis delves into the emergence of the semiperiphery in the Arctic, the historical cycles of material expansion, and their impact on the region’s socio-economic landscape. The findings highlight the importance of WST for understanding the complex dynamics in the Arctic and contribute valuable insights to Arctic geopolitics and international relations. Esta dissertação oferece uma análise abrangente das relações sino-russas no Ártico, utilizando uma perspetiva da Teoria dos Sistemas Mundiais (TSM). Explora o Ártico como parte integrante do sistema global, examinando a interligação dos países através de redes económicas, políticas e sociais. Ao aplicar a TMS, a investigam-se as relações entre o centro e a periferia no Ártico russo, centrando-se nos papéis da China e da Rússia na hierarquia global. Além disso, a tese investiga a emergência da semiperiferia no Ártico, os ciclos históricos de expansão material e o seu impacto na paisagem socioeconómica da região. As conclusões sublinham a importância da TSM para a compreensão das dinâmicas complexas do Ártico e contribuem com conhecimentos valiosos para a geopolítica do Ártico e as relações internacionais.