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The Transformation of the Arctic Governance Regime Complex: From Institutional Cooperation to Security-Driven

Zhihao Zheng1, Beizhen Zhang2,*

1 School of International Studies, Renmin University of China, Beijing, China
2 School of International Studies, Renmin University of China, Beijing, China
* Correspondence: Beizhen Zhang, E-mail: zbz1230122@163.com
 
J. Int. Eco. Glo. Gov., 2024, 1(1), 48-70; https://doi.org/10.12414/jiegg.240128
Received : 09 May 2024 / Revised : 12 May 2024 / Accepted : 16 May 2024 / Published : 17 May 2024
© The Author(s). Published by MOSP. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC license.
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The significance of polar governance in global affairs is substantial, particularly in the Arctic, where governance is exceptionally complex due to the numerous sovereign states involved, intersecting interests, and the conflicts that arise from them. At the heart of Arctic governance is the Arctic Council, an international regime complex whose characteristics have undergone a significant transformation from a stance of "intra-regional self-reliance and extra-regional exclusion" to "intra-regional differentiation and extra-regional collaboration." This paradigm shift is rooted in great power strategic competition and represents a substantial elevation in the priority of traditional security issues in the Arctic. It reflects a major transition in the orientation and preferences of national interest definitions – namely, a shift from systemic cooperative benefits to national security imperatives. These changes further mirror the prevailing trend of global governance returning to geopolitics and self-determination within the context of broader national security considerations. On the other hand, the governance vacuum that has emerged also presents new opportunities for non-Arctic states to participate in Arctic governance. The Arctic governance regime complex is set to be reshaped under the influences of changing world order and the reconfiguration of major powers’ strengths, solidifying its characteristics of both exclusion and collaboration.
 
Keywords: Arctic Council, Arctic Governance, Regime Complex, Exclusivity
 
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© The Author(s). Published by MOSP. 
This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC license.

Zheng, Z.; Zhang, B. The Transformation of the Arctic governance Regime Complex: From Institutional Cooperation to Security-Driven. Journal of International Economy and Global Governance 2024, 1 (1), 48-70. https://doi.org/10.12414/jiegg.240128.

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