Energy Development in the Russian Arctic: Examining the Russian Energy Strategy and the Development of the Northern Sea Route in the Context of Geopolitical Competition
Article from: OGEL 1 (2021), in Energy Transition
Abstract
The Arctic has been an integral part of Russian identity: from early exploration, to the Cold War, to the present-day development of the northern sea route (NSR). The Arctic has seen, and is continuing to see, ever increasing activity. However, with the largest coastline and control of the NSR, Russia remains the best placed position to exert control, from a geopolitical perspective. This poses a problem for the Artic countries in general, as well as for the protection of their interests. Although Russia has still acted within the spirit of cooperation in the Arctic i.e. the territorial ...