Abstract
This article addresses elements of Russia’s plans for the Arctic in terms of economic policy and legal and military issues and devotes particular attention to the differences between the current Russian approach to security in the region and the attitudes presented in the previous Arctic strategy adopted in 2001. Subsequently, it examines the geopolitical context of the Russian Arctic policy and sheds light on the country’s foreign policy rhetoric and its impact on the regional security environment. Finally, it assesses prospects for implementation of the Russian policy objectives and draws implications of the findings for regional security.
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