The Russian Maritime Arctic: A Great Change in the 21st Century

Abstract

This case study focuses on the evolution and development of the critical maritime region of the Russian Arctic out into the future. It specifically considers what the Russian state may initiate in Arctic economic projects, and what aspects of this region Russia will seek to control, in what will most certainly become one of the vital ocean corridors of the world. The case highlights what factors may constitute the outlines of further development in a region that is not only important today and is emerging as a vital resource area and transport waterway, but also one that could evolve into a zone of competition, or even conflict, during this era of great power rivalry. The case explores important insights into how Russia may develop its Arctic maritime capabilities and use this region as a springboard to further Russian maritime power, as well as overall economic strength.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2021
Accession Number
AD1165376

Entities

People

  • Lawson W Bringham

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Arctic Ocean
  • Climate Change
  • Commerce
  • Economic Development
  • Environmental Protection
  • Geography
  • Greenhouse Effect
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • Marine Transportation
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Naval Operations
  • Ridges
  • Topography
  • United States
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • War Colleges
  • Warning Systems
  • Waterways

Readers

  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security
  • Strategic Security Studies