The circumpolar north has long been the subject of conflicting national aspirations and border disputes, and with the end of the cold war and the coming era of potential resource scarcity, its importance will only grow over the next several decades. Anticipating that renewed prominence, "Globalizationand the Circumpolar North" brings together an array of scholars to explore the effects of this increased attention, from the new opportunities offered by globalization to the potential damage to long-isolated northern communities and peoples."
The circumpolar north has long been the subject of conflicting national aspirations and border disputes, and with the end of the cold war and the comi...
In the globalized Arctic there has been a transformation from military security to human security. Climate change, the utilization of Arctic resources and other global challenges have caused the Arctic 'paradox' and a need to redefine security.
In the globalized Arctic there has been a transformation from military security to human security. Climate change, the utilization of Arctic resources...
This book offers a systematic and comprehensive introduction to the Arctic in the era of globalization, or as it is referred to here, the `GlobalArctic'. It provides an overview of the current status of the Arctic as a result of global change, while also considering the changes in the Arctic that have a global effect.
This book offers a systematic and comprehensive introduction to the Arctic in the era of globalization, or as it is referred to here, the `GlobalArcti...