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Russia's Arctic strategy through 2035: grand plans and pragmatic constraints
Russlands Arktis-Strategie bis 2035: große Pläne und ihre Grenzen
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Abstract Russia has adopted a development strategy for the Arctic for the period from October 2020 to 2035. Reflecting hopes and perceived threats associated with the successive warming of the Arctic, it aims to advance development of the region's abundant resources, first and foremost oil and gas, and imp... view more
Russia has adopted a development strategy for the Arctic for the period from October 2020 to 2035. Reflecting hopes and perceived threats associated with the successive warming of the Arctic, it aims to advance development of the region's abundant resources, first and foremost oil and gas, and improve living conditions for the population. In the longer term, the Kremlin hopes to establish the Northern Sea Route as a new global shipping artery. Moscow also worries that an increasingly ice-free Arctic could create new territorial vulnerabilities in its Far North, and is responding by rebuilding its military presence there. Finally, Moscow also wants to preserve the region's ecological balance. The indications are, however, that the interests of the energy sector and the military will be served, while funding to improve environmental protections and living conditions will remain inadequate. (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
Russia; Arctic; pressure-group politics; political strategy; security policy; threat; preserving natural resources; crude oil; natural gas; regional development; climate change; climate protection; environmental protection; energy industry; international cooperation; military policy; conflict potential
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Special areas of Departmental Policy
Free Keywords
Arktis; Wirtschaftliche Interessen; Internationale Wasserstraße; Nordostpassage; Rohstoffreserven; Regionalentwicklung/Regionalplanung; Erschließung von Lagerstätten; Arktisches Meer; Küstengewässer; Severnyj Flot (Rossijskaja Federacija); Militärischer Stützpunkt; Standorte militärischer Einrichtungen; Einsatzkonzeption für Streitkräfte; Globale Erwärmung; Lebensbedingungen; Bestimmungsfaktoren wirtschaftlicher Entwicklung/Unterentwicklung
Document language
English
Publication Year
2020
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
4 p.
Series
SWP Comment, 57/2020
DOI
https://doi.org/10.18449/2020C57
ISSN
1861-1761
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications