Iselin Németh Winther, Researcher, Fridtjof Nansen Institute and Andreas Østhagen, Research Director, Arctic and Ocean Politics and Research Professor, Fridtjof Nansen Institute, Oslo, Norway

‘Amid growing geopolitical noise about the Arctic, Winther and Østhagen bring much-needed clarity and nuance. Sharp, accessible, and informed by years of Arctic scholarship and engagement, this book moves beyond simplistic narratives to examine the complex realities shaping Arctic governance, security, and cooperation in a rapidly changing world.’

• ContentsPART I INTRODUCING THE ARCTIC1 Arctic governance and geopolitics in the 21st century2 The Arctic: definitions, borders, and states3 The Arctic OceanPART II ARCTIC GOVERNANCE AND GEOPOLITICS4 Arctic governance: regional cooperation and state interests5 Arctic geopolitics: global trends, Russia, China, NATOPART III GOVERNANCE AND GEOPOLITICS IN PRACTICEAND THE FUTURE6 Future scenarios for Arctic governance and geopolitics7 Concluding remarks: complexity, nuances, and multipleArctic ‘stories’

Iselin Németh Winther, Researcher, Fridtjof Nansen Institute and Andreas Østhagen, Research Director, Arctic and Ocean Politics and Research Professor, Fridtjof Nansen Institute, Oslo, Norway

‘Amid growing geopolitical noise about the Arctic, Winther and Østhagen bring much-needed clarity and nuance. Sharp, accessible, and informed by years of Arctic scholarship and engagement, this book moves beyond simplistic narratives to examine the complex realities shaping Arctic governance, security, and cooperation in a rapidly changing world.’

• ContentsPART I INTRODUCING THE ARCTIC1 Arctic governance and geopolitics in the 21st century2 The Arctic: definitions, borders, and states3 The Arctic OceanPART II ARCTIC GOVERNANCE AND GEOPOLITICS4 Arctic governance: regional cooperation and state interests5 Arctic geopolitics: global trends, Russia, China, NATOPART III GOVERNANCE AND GEOPOLITICS IN PRACTICEAND THE FUTURE6 Future scenarios for Arctic governance and geopolitics7 Concluding remarks: complexity, nuances, and multipleArctic ‘stories’

Iselin Németh Winther, Researcher, Fridtjof Nansen Institute and Andreas Østhagen, Research Director, Arctic and Ocean Politics and Research Professor, Fridtjof Nansen Institute, Oslo, Norway

‘Amid growing geopolitical noise about the Arctic, Winther and Østhagen bring much-needed clarity and nuance. Sharp, accessible, and informed by years of Arctic scholarship and engagement, this book moves beyond simplistic narratives to examine the complex realities shaping Arctic governance, security, and cooperation in a rapidly changing world.’

• ContentsPART I INTRODUCING THE ARCTIC1 Arctic governance and geopolitics in the 21st century2 The Arctic: definitions, borders, and states3 The Arctic OceanPART II ARCTIC GOVERNANCE AND GEOPOLITICS4 Arctic governance: regional cooperation and state interests5 Arctic geopolitics: global trends, Russia, China, NATOPART III GOVERNANCE AND GEOPOLITICS IN PRACTICEAND THE FUTURE6 Future scenarios for Arctic governance and geopolitics7 Concluding remarks: complexity, nuances, and multipleArctic ‘stories’