Essays about: "Russian Arctic"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words Russian Arctic.

1. 1. The Polar Bear and the Ice Dragon : Examining Russia's Foreign Policy Towards China in the Arctic

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutet för Rysslands- och Eurasienstudier

   Author : Bartlomiej Mancewicz; [2024]
   Keywords : Arctic; Russia; China; think tanks; foreign policy; IR; constructivism; content analysis;

   Abstract : The Arctic is a region which has been historically and is contemporary important for Russia. The Arctic is a matter of concern not only for the states bordering it but has also garnered attention from China. It demonstrated its interest by releasing its policy on the region for the first time in 2018. READ MORE

3. 2. Russia’s Arctic Economic Development : An Evaluation of the 2008-2020 Policy

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutet för Rysslands- och Eurasienstudier; Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

   Author : Erik Mollestam; [2023]
   Keywords : demographics; geoeconomics; hydrocarbon resources; maritime traffic; Northern Sea Route; Russian Arctic;

   Abstract : This qualitative study has evaluated the economic development progression in the Russian Arctic over the 2008-2020 time-period. Departing from the qualitatively formulated official objectives in the Russian Federation’s Policy for the Arctic to 2020 (signed in 2008), this investigation sought to trace the implementation process and analyse the extent in which they have been met. READ MORE

4. 3. Indigeneity and Industry at Bovanenkovo- Cooperation? Confrontation? Justice?

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

   Author : Evan Goss; [2022]
   Keywords : Nenets; Bovanenkovo; energy justice; Russian gas industry; indigenous peoples; reindeer pastoralism; Yamal.;

   Abstract : The Nenets, an indigenous peoples in the North of Russia, are increasingly being affected by the gas industry. The increasing prioritisation of extractive industries, the status of the Arctic as a bellwether and the threatened situation of indigenous people in Russia has drawn greater attention to this field of study. READ MORE

5. 4. Comparison of temperature variability and trends in Svalbard and Franz Joseph Land

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Luft-, vatten- och landskapslära

   Author : Johanna Renberg; [2022]
   Keywords : Arctic warming; Arctic Amplification; Franz Joseph Land climate; Svalbard climate; linear regression;

   Abstract : Arctic warming is assumed to be four times the global warming. A published study by Ivanov et al. (2019) shows that the annual average temperature of Franz Joseph Land (the world’s northernmost island region, a Russian territory) has increased by 5.2 °C from 2000-2017. READ MORE

6. 5. Conflict over territory and maritime routes in the arctic. The case of potential conflict between the US and Russia over resources in the arctic ocean.

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Naoufal Souhail; [2021-02-12]
   Keywords : Maritime jurisdiction; arctic; climate change;

   Abstract : Because of climate change, ice on the arctic ocean has been melting at a rapid paste. This environmental change in the arctic made access to the region much easier than ever before. READ MORE