Arctic Region in the Climate Change Era: Zone of Conflict or Zone of Cooperation?

Table Of Contents

• Cover
• Title
• Copyright
• About the author
• About the book
• This eBook can be cited
• Table of Contents
• List of Abbreviations
• Chapter 1: Introduction
• 1.1. Literature Review
• 1.2. Research Question(s) and Objectives
• 1.3. Theoretical and Conceptual Framework
• 1.3.1. Study of International Regimes
• 1.3.2. Schools of Thought in the Study of International Regimes
• 1.3.3. Theoretical Approach of the Research
• 1.4. Main Arguments of the Research
• 1.5. Methodological Framework
• 1.6. Contribution to the Literature and Significance
• 1.7. Structure of the Research
• Chapter 2: Emergence of the Arctic Regime Complex
• 2.1. General Outlook of the Arctic Region
• 2.2. Historical Background of Arctic Politics
• 2.3. Arctic Region during the Cold War
• 2.3.1. Military and Security Related Concerns
• 2.3.2. Economic Opportunities and Environmental Awareness
• 2.3.3. Murmansk Moment in Arctic Politics
• 2.3.4. Context of Interaction during the Cold War
• 2.4. Formation of the Arctic Regime Complex
• 2.4.1. Proliferation of Arctic Cooperative Ventures
• 2.4.2. Arctic Environmental Protection Strategy
• 2.4.3. Evolvement of AEPS Process towards Arctic Council
• 2.4.4. Negotiation Process towards the Arctic Council
• 2.4.5. Arctic Council: A New Forum for Arctic Cooperation
• 2.4.6. Initial Years of the Arctic Council: Transition Period
• 2.5. Arctic Cooperation and International Legal Insturments
• 2.6. Significance of the UNCLOS for the Arctic Ocean
• 2.7. Assessment of the Formation Period for Arctic Regime Complex
• Chapter 3: Expansion of the Arctic Regime Complex
• 3.1. Extended Knowledge Related to Arctic Region
• 3.1.1. Impact of Global Warming on Arctic Region
• 3.1.2. Potential of Oil and Gas Reserves in the Arctic Region
• 3.1.3. Promise of Shipping Routes of the Arctic Ocean
• 3.1.4. Living Resources, Forestry, Agriculture and Tourism
• 3.1.5. Biodiversity Concerns in the Arctic Region
• 3.2. Drawbacks and Evolution of Arctic Politics
• 3.2.1. Russian Flag Plantation Incident
• 3.2.2. Revival of Military Activities in the Arctic Region
• 3.2.3. Law of the Sea Issues in the Arctic Ocean
• 3.2.4. Arctic Ocean Conference and Ilulissat Declaration
• 3.2.5. Barents Sea Treaty
• 3.3. Repercussions over the Arctic Regime Complex
• 3.3.1. Reflections of Ilulissat Declaration over the AC
• 3.3.2. Debates around a New Comprehensive Arctic Treaty
• 3.4. Expansion and Strengthening of the AC
• 3.4.1. Task Forces and Operationalization of AC Activities
• 3.4.2. Arctic Council Secretariat as a Permanent Body
• 3.4.3. Admission of New Observers into the AC
• 3.4.4. International Agreements under the AC Auspices
• 3.4.5. New Cooperative Ventures and Initiatives
• 3.4.6. Cooperation Concerning IMO’s Polar Code
• 3.5. Assessment of the Expansion Period for Arctic Regime Complex
• Chapter 4: Current Challenges and Opportunities of the Arctic Regime Complex
• 4.1. Arctic Region and Economic Potential during the 2010s
• 4.2. Spill-Over Effects of Crimea Annexation to Arctic Cooperation
• 4.3. Ongoing Efforts for Extending Arctic Cooperation
• 4.3.1. Central Arctic Ocean Fisheries Agreement
• 4.3.2. Ministerial Meetings and New Initiatives of the AC
• 4.3.3. Strategic Plan of the AC for 2030
• 4.4. Intensifying Great Power Politics in the Arctic Region
• 4.4.1. Russian Position in the Arctic Region
• 4.4.2. Chinese Involvement into the Arctic Affairs
• 4.4.3. United States Changing Approach to Arctic Affairs
• 4.4.4. Heightened Re-Militarization of the Arctic Region
• 4.4.5. Implications of Great Power Politics Concerns
• 4.5. Ukraine War and Its Impacts on Arctic Regime Complex
• 4.5.1. Impacts on Arctic Regime Components
• 4.5.2. Repercussions on Arctic Security Constellation
• 4.5.3. Reflections on the Arctic Economic Cooperation
• 4.6. Assessment of the Current Situation for Arctic Regime Complex
• Chapter 5: Conclusion
• References
• Academic Works
• Official Documents & Reports
• Treaties & Conventions & Agreements
• Index