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Geopolitiken på frammarsch i Höga Nord? En fallstudie om regionalt säkerhetskomplex och säkerhetsstrategier i Arktis

Hobring, Hugo LU (2024) STVK04 20241
Department of Political Science
Abstract
This thesis uses process-tracing to explore the interaction between the Regional Security Complex (RSC) in the Arctic as a case study and the security strategies of both Arctic and non-Arctic states. By employing Regional Security Complex Theory (RSCT), the study provides a comprehensive analysis of how geopolitical changes and environmental factors influence state behavior and security policies in the Arctic. The findings demonstrate a strong correlation between shifts in the RSC and the adaptive strategies of states, highlighting a cyclical process where regional security shape and are shaped by state actions. This dynamic interplay underscores the importance of balancing sovereignty with international cooperation, as states navigate... (More)
This thesis uses process-tracing to explore the interaction between the Regional Security Complex (RSC) in the Arctic as a case study and the security strategies of both Arctic and non-Arctic states. By employing Regional Security Complex Theory (RSCT), the study provides a comprehensive analysis of how geopolitical changes and environmental factors influence state behavior and security policies in the Arctic. The findings demonstrate a strong correlation between shifts in the RSC and the adaptive strategies of states, highlighting a cyclical process where regional security shape and are shaped by state actions. This dynamic interplay underscores the importance of balancing sovereignty with international cooperation, as states navigate both traditional and non-traditional security threats. The study also explores how international norms and regulations are deeply embedded in the region's security considerations, explaining the preference for multilateral solutions over unilateral actions. The thesis emphasizes the critical role of environmental changes, such as ice melt and new maritime routes, which significantly impact strategic priorities. Additionally, it discusses the influence of major powers like the USA, Russia, and China, whose activities in the Arctic drive regional security dynamics and affect the strategies of smaller Arctic states. This study provides nuanced insights into regional Arctic security. (Less)
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author
Hobring, Hugo LU
supervisor
organization
course
STVK04 20241
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
Regional Security Complex, Arctic, Security strategies, Geopolitics, International Relations
language
Swedish
id
9152703
date added to LUP
2024-07-18 11:09:45
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2024-07-18 11:09:45
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  abstract     = {{This thesis uses process-tracing to explore the interaction between the Regional Security Complex (RSC) in the Arctic as a case study and the security strategies of both Arctic and non-Arctic states. By employing Regional Security Complex Theory (RSCT), the study provides a comprehensive analysis of how geopolitical changes and environmental factors influence state behavior and security policies in the Arctic. The findings demonstrate a strong correlation between shifts in the RSC and the adaptive strategies of states, highlighting a cyclical process where regional security shape and are shaped by state actions. This dynamic interplay underscores the importance of balancing sovereignty with international cooperation, as states navigate both traditional and non-traditional security threats. The study also explores how international norms and regulations are deeply embedded in the region's security considerations, explaining the preference for multilateral solutions over unilateral actions. The thesis emphasizes the critical role of environmental changes, such as ice melt and new maritime routes, which significantly impact strategic priorities. Additionally, it discusses the influence of major powers like the USA, Russia, and China, whose activities in the Arctic drive regional security dynamics and affect the strategies of smaller Arctic states. This study provides nuanced insights into regional Arctic security.}},
  author       = {{Hobring, Hugo}},
  language     = {{swe}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Geopolitiken på frammarsch i Höga Nord? En fallstudie om regionalt säkerhetskomplex och säkerhetsstrategier i Arktis}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}