Legal and Geopolitical Complexity in the Arctic

This book examines the evolving geopolitical landscape of the Arctic, focusing on the impact of climate change and the war in Ukraine on regional and international relations from a legal and geopolitical perspective. It will be helpful to researchers within international relations, public international law, environmental law and Arctic law.

Autorentext

Tiziana Melchiorre is affiliated researcher at the Centre for European Law and Governance of the University of Amsterdam where she completed her Marie Sk odowska-Curie Fellowship. Previously, she held several positions such as at the NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence in Lithuania and as consultant in consulting firms in Belgium and Italy. She holds a PhD in International Relations from the University of Stockholm, the Interdisciplinary Master in East European Research and Studies, a Laurea (old system) in International Sciences and Diplomacy with a specialisation in European Studies from the University of Bologna, and a Masters in Europlanning from the International University of Venice. She has conducted research in several countries including Sweden, France, Turkey, the Netherlands, Norway, and Lithuania. Her research interests include the Arctic and the Baltic Sea Region.

Inhalt

Introduction

1. A New Distribution of Power in the Arctic

2. The Impact of the Ukraine War on the Arctic

3. The Scramble for Natural Resources

4. Shipping and Infrastructure in the Arctic

Conclusion