United States Arctic Policy From White Hills to Blue Waters
United States Arctic Policy From White Hills to Blue Waters
Author(s): Aslıhan Genç
Subject(s): Energy and Environmental Studies, Environmental and Energy policy, Environmental interactions
Published by: Transnational Press London
Keywords: United States; Arctic Policy; White Hills; Blue Waters;
Summary/Abstract: The Arctic region is changing as global warming and melting glaciers facilitate access to valuable resources. In addition to energy reserves, valuable minerals and fishing activities, new routes will change the geopolitics of this region with the ease of transit through transport hubs. This situation is causing states to shift their attention to this geography, both commercially and politically, revealing the power struggle in the region. As an Arctic state, the United States, while analysing its policy and security in the region, determines its strategy by considering the changes in this region
Book: Arctic 8 Policy: Reassessing International Relations
- Page Range: 110-129
- Page Count: 20
- Publication Year: 2024
- Language: English
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