EU and Russian Arctic Policy: Divergence at the Northern Convergence?
Article from: OGEL 2 (2016), in Polar Energy Law (Arctic, Antarctic)
Abstract
Media commentary on Russia's 2015 Maritime Doctrine, particularly those aspects pertaining to the Arctic, have highlighted increased Russian military activity in the region and pointed to Russia seeking conflict in the region. Such military activity has caused consternation in the EU, with some commentators arguing that Russia's Arctic policy is one of aggression and conflict. This paper sets out to determine whether EU and Russian Arctic policies are comparatively similar in nature, thereby effectively establishing a convergence of interests in the High North, or whether the interests ...