Asian Foreign Policy in a Changing Arctic: The Diplomacy of Economy and Science at New Frontiers

Tonami, Aki

This book examines the growing interest by Asian states, which are normally considered as ‘outsiders’ in the Arctic governance system. Whilst existing research asserts that Asian states are mostly interested in the economic aspect of the changing Arctic, including its mineral and fossil sources and the opening up of new sea routes, the book argues that the relation between Asian states and the Arctic is much more complex and dynamic, grounded in their unique perspective on national security and the role of economic development in securing their national interests.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2016-10-19

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781137537454

DOI: 10.1057/978-1-137-53746-1

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 140