| dc.description.abstractEN | The aim of this thesis is to put light on the motives and interest of the Russian
strong presence in the Arctic region. In order to understand the Russian economic,
politic, environmental policies and geopolitical goals, it is necessary to know how and
why the Arctic region is so important for the Russian government.
In the first chapter entitled “Analysis of the current situation” the Russian
national interests as well as Arctic strategies that the Russian Federation follows, are
analyzed. Then the significance of the Northern Sea Route is analyzed. Firstly, the
history of the exploration and navigation of the route is mentioned. Secondly, there is
reference of the legal status of the NSR, of the Polar Code and the opportunities it can
give, as the obstruction in the Suez Canal showed to the world in 2021. The last chapter
refers to the relations of Russia with Arctic states, such as US, Canada, Norway and
Denmark, non Arctic states, such as East Asian countries and organizations, such as
NATO and European Union. Under this prism the remaining territorial disputes of
Russia with other Arctic players is also analyzed. Concluding, some thoughts are put
forward regarding the bilateral relations between Russian Federation and other states
interested in the Arctic, the impact of the Ukrainian war on the policies followed in the
Arctic and broadly on the possibility of an international cooperation or competition in
the region. | el |
