An Analysis from the English School Perspective on conflict issues in the Arctic Region of the Russian Federation and the United States : Rusya Federasyonu ve Amerika Birleşik Devletleri’nin Arktik Bölgesi’ndeki uyuşmazlık konularına yönelik İngiliz Okulu Perspektifi’nden bir analiz

• Main Authors: Caymaz, Ebru, Büyüksağnak, Y. Barbaros
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Sakarya University 2021
• Subjects: Arctic; US Arctic Doctrine; English School; RF Arctic Doctrine; Dispute Analysis; Arktik; ABD Arktik Doktrini; İngiliz Okulu; RF Arktik Doktrini; Uyuşmazlık Analizi; Arctic Region; Arktik Bölgesi
• Online Access: https://www.j-humansciences.com/ojs/index.php/IJHS/article/view/6094

When the current literature on RF and the USA's Arctic doctrines, strategies and disputes are examined, it is seen that there are two basic approaches that provide analyzes from realist and liberal perspectives. A large body of these analyzes focus on singular and linear dimensions, primarily on energy security and military issues. The number of studies which examine the dimensions of the conflict from a realistic perspective and synthesize with the cooperation and governance offered by the liberal perspective is relatively low. There is a need for a more in-depth understanding of the region, so extensive studies involving multidisciplinary dimensions that can promote collaboration and expertise sharing as well as resolution of disputes among security actors. In this study, the subject dispute matters were examined from the perspective of English School, which can present a unique framework by synthesizing the traditions of realism, rationalism and revolutionism. In conclusion part, possible solution suggestions in accordance with the international law for the resolution of disputes are discussed within a broader framework offered by the English School perspective. In addition, the role and functions of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the struggle for dominance of the region as the third actor, which led to various discussions with large–scale investments and cooperation agreements across the region, were also included. In today's world where power-based approaches are replaced by binding international rules, it is concluded that in order to develop the cooperation in the Arctic Region, the international community, especially in terms of the the littoral states; developing policies that support joint scientific studies and prioritize measures to increase the socio-economic conditions and human development levels of indigenous peoples and communities living in the region are more significant than being a commercial and economic gain center provided by the rich energy resources and new maritime trade ...