Arctic Governance Through Conferencing: Actors, Agendas and Arenas

This book explores the functions of conferences in Arctic governance, analyzing their role as a third dimension between sovereign states and formal cooperative arrangements. It examines how conferences serve different actor groups, influence agenda setting, and fit into broader governance architectures. It provides an in-depth case study of the Arctic Frontiers and Arctic Circle Assembly, highlighting their diverse functions beyond meeting places and networking arenas.

Format: Hardback
Length: 169 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the multifaceted roles of conferences in Arctic governance, serving as a vital third dimension between sovereign states and formalized cooperative arrangements. It offers a thorough analysis of conferences against the backdrop of three key empirical topics. Firstly, the book explores the functions of conferences for distinct actor groups, encompassing both Arctic rights holders and emerging non-Arctic state actors seeking stakeholder status. By examining these interactions, the book also sheds light on how conferences shape the overall composition of Arctic governance. Secondly, it examines conferences as platforms for agenda setting, exploring whether their activities can influence the broader regional agenda and whether participants can bring forward topics that are subsequently integrated into other processes. Thirdly, the book considers the role of conferences within broader governance architectures, highlighting their connections between units within the regime complex. Furthermore, the book presents an in-depth case study of the two largest conferences on Arctic issues: the Arctic Frontiers and Arctic Circle Assembly. Through this detailed examination, it showcases the diverse functions conferences can play for various elements within a broader governance system, extending beyond their traditional roles as meeting places and networking arenas. As such, this book is an essential resource for researchers, students, and policy-makers seeking a deeper understanding of Arctic governance, as well as International Relations in general.

Weight: 448g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031233319
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023