Prokhorova, Yu. I., Blagorodov, A. A., Savelyeva, N. Yu., Volkova, N. V., & Volkova, G. Yu.
Features of Russia's strategic interests in the Russian Arctic. |
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Scientific Object Identifier: http://s-o-i.org/1.1/TAS-04-132-13
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.15863/TAS.2024.04.132.13
Language: English
Citation: Prokhorova, Yu. I., Blagorodov, A. A., Savelyeva, N. Yu., Volkova, N. V., & Volkova, G. Yu. (2024). Features of Russia's strategic interests in the Russian Arctic. ISJ Theoretical & Applied Science, 04 (132), 141-149. Soi: http://s-o-i.org/1.1/TAS-04-132-13 Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.15863/TAS.2024.04.132.13 |
Pages: 141-149
Published: 30.04.2024
Abstract: The article discusses the international aspects of problems related to the Arctic, the improvement and updating of strategies and policies in this zone of the European Union and a number of countries (India, USA, Finland, Faroe Islands), withdrawal from projects in the Russian Arctic after the start of a special military operation of a number of large European and Asian multinational companies. It is emphasized that Western states continue to increase their military presence in the region. The situation was greatly complicated by the beginning of the process of Finland and Sweden joining NATO, which strengthens the potential of the alliance and creates real military threats to Russia in the Arctic direction. Using examples of decisions of the Government of the Russian Federation in 2022, the problems of the Russian Arctic, especially related to the development of the Northern Sea Route and some subjects of this zone for the next 15 years, are analyzed. Attention is focused on the nature of the activities of the country's leadership, ministries and departments, legislative bodies, representatives of business and public organizations for the integrated development and exploration of the Arctic in the light of unfavorable international events of 2020–2022. It is noted that the real impact of the NWO on the Arctic region can only be determined by its final results. The article also analyzes the strategic interests of Russia and China in the Arctic. It represents one of the most promising and underdeveloped regions of the world. Russia, as an Arctic state, has its own interests in the northern territories and is implementing policies aimed at strengthening its leading position in their development. China, on the other hand, views its participation in projects for the development of the Arctic as an opportunity to establish stable ties with this region, and here the comprehensive strategic partnership between the Russian Federation and the PRC takes on new shape. In particular, it is economically beneficial for both countries to develop northern sea routes, which will reduce the delivery time for goods from Asia to Europe and vice versa. It is noted that joint Arctic projects make it possible to intensify the development of communications along the Northern Sea Route and ensure the environmentally friendly development of natural resources. In addition, mutual interest in cooperation is due to the difficult international situation.
Key words: Arctic, Russia, Arctic Council, sanctions, military threats, special military operation, China, cooperation, energy resources, liquefied gas, Northern Sea Route.
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