Alexander Sergunin, Valery Konyshev

Russia in the Arctic (eBook, ePUB)

Hard or Soft Power?

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This timely book provides a detailed analysis of Russia's national interests in the Arctic region. It analyzes Russia's domestic discourse on the Far North's role among national priorities as well as Moscow's bi- and multilateral relations with major regional players, including energy, environmental, socio-cultural, and military policies in the Arctic. In contrast to the internationally widespread stereotype of Russia as a revisionist power in the Far North, this book argues that Moscow tries to pursue a double-sided strategy in the region. On the one hand, Russia aims at defending legitimate economic interests in the region. On the other hand, Moscow is open to co-operation with foreign partners that are willing to partake in exploiting the Arctic natural resources. The general conclusion is that in the foreseeable future Moscow's strategy in the region will be predictable and pragmatic rather than aggressive or spontaneous. The authors argue that in order to consolidate the soft power pattern of Russia's behavior a proper international environment in the Arctic should be created by common efforts. Other regional players should demonstrate their responsibility and willingness to solve existing and potential problems on the basis of international law.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: ibidem
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Februar 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783838267838
• Artikelnr.: 49060311

Autorenporträt

Alexander Sergunin and Valery Konyshev

Rezensionen

"A profound analysis of recent key themes in Russia's Arctic policies. The work of two well-known Russian political analysts specializing in Arctic studies. Very well-written in an accessible manner."-Mikhal Rykhtik, Professor of International Relations, Director of the Institute of International Relations und World History, Nizhny Novgorod State University, Russia