Routledge Handbook of Arctic Security

The Routledge Handbook of Arctic Security provides a comprehensive examination of security in the Arctic region, encompassing state-based and militarized notions, as well as broader perspectives reflecting climate, environment, economics, and societies. It explores contestations and complementarities between narrower security notions and broader perspectives, and is of interest to students of Arctic politics, global governance, geography, security studies, and International Relations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 462 pages
Publication date: 29 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Routledge Handbook of Arctic Security provides a comprehensive exploration of security within the Arctic region, encompassing both state-based and militarized conceptions of security, as well as broader perspectives that reflect debates about changes in climate, environment, economies, and societies. Since the turn of the century, the Arctic has gained increasing global attention, leading to the questioning of the concept of "Arctic exceptionalism." At the same time, the unconventional political power held by Arctic Indigenous peoples challenges traditional notions of geopolitics and security. This handbook delves into the examination of security in this region, unveiling contestations and complementarities between narrower, state-based, and/or militarized notions of security and broader security perspectives that address concerns and debates about alterations in climate, environment, economies, and societies.

The volume is organized into five thematic parts:

Theorizing Arctic Security: This section explores the theoretical frameworks and concepts that shape our understanding of Arctic security. It examines the historical, political, and social factors that contribute to the security dynamics in the Arctic region, as well as the challenges and opportunities that arise from its unique geographical and environmental characteristics.

The Arctic Powers: This section examines the political and military dynamics of the Arctic states, including their interests, capabilities, and strategies in the region. It explores the role of the Arctic Council, NATO, and other regional and international organizations in Arctic security, as well as the challenges and opportunities they face in maintaining stability and security.

Security in the Arctic through Governance: This section explores the governance mechanisms and institutions that govern the Arctic region, including the Arctic Council, the International Arctic Science Committee, and the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program. It examines the role of these organizations in promoting sustainable development, environmental protection, and human rights in the Arctic, as well as the challenges and opportunities they face in addressing security issues.

Non-Arctic States, Regional and International Organizations: This section examines the role of non-Arctic states, regional and international organizations in Arctic security. It explores the interests, policies, and actions of these actors in the region, as well as the challenges and opportunities they face in promoting stability and security.

People, States, and Security: This section explores the human dimension of Arctic security, including the rights and livelihoods of Arctic Indigenous peoples, the impact of climate change on their communities, and the challenges and opportunities they face in maintaining their security and well-being.

This handbook is of immense interest to students of Arctic politics, global governance, geography, security studies, and International Relations. It offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to understanding security in the Arctic region, providing valuable insights into the complex and multifaceted challenges and opportunities that arise from its unique geographical and environmental characteristics.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032400785