1st Edition
Russia's Arctic Strategies and the Future of the Far North
By Marlene Laruelle
Copyright 2014
280 Pages
by
Routledge
280 Pages
by
Routledge
280 Pages
by
Routledge
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This book offers the first comprehensive examination of Russia's Arctic strategy, ranging from climate change issues and territorial disputes to energy policy and domestic challenges. As the receding polar ice increases the accessibility of the Arctic region, rival powers have been manoeuvering for geopolitical and resource security. Geographically, Russia controls half of the Arctic coastline, 40... Read more
Translations of approximately sixty selections from China's twentieth-century human rights discourse, rendered into fluid, non-technical English. The documents are arranged chronologically and are presented in full wherever possible. Each selection is preceded by a brief introduction dealing with the author and the immediate context. To make the book even more user friendly, it also includes a glossary in which translations of key terms are linked to their Chinese equivalents.
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Laruelle, Marlene
"The book contains useful maps illustrating the discussions. It is very well written in an accessible manner for readers with various backgrounds. It can be recommended not only for experts and researchers of the Arctic region but also for a broader readership on Russian structural conditions and policies in geographical, demographical, spatial, military, economic and climate change matters. The multidisciplinary approach provides a thick analysis of recent key themes in the Arctic region as well as an excellent overview of contemporary Russia."
EKATERINA TARASOVA, So¨derto¨rn University
