Dealing with Russia in the Arctic: Between Exceptionalism and Militarization
While Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council emphasizes peaceful cooperation, the country’s military buildup in the region continues. Due to climate change and great-power rivalry, the Arctic is no longer a remote and exceptional place, but part of a complex security environment. To deal with R...
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2021
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Online Access: | https://www.ssoar.info/ssoar/handle/document/75746 http://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-75746-6 |
Summary: | While Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council emphasizes peaceful cooperation, the country’s military buildup in the region continues. Due to climate change and great-power rivalry, the Arctic is no longer a remote and exceptional place, but part of a complex security environment. To deal with Russia in the Arctic, NATO allies need a double-sided strategy combining credible deterrence with dialogue. Regional actors like Norway are well placed to shape this approach, but the EU, including Germany, should do more. |
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