Global Development in the Arctic

Viewing the Arctic as a key region for global development in the 21st century, this book offers a cross-disciplinary conceptual framework for understanding what international cooperation is, why it is difficult and what kind of alternative views can apply in the Arctic. Written by Arctic experts, the book presents major trends and scenarios for international cooperation in the Arctic up to 2035 and future prospects for international cooperation in the Arctic in various sectors: energy, business and economy, transportation and logistics, climate change, diplomacy and security, culture, innovations, higher education and research. Implications of the scenarios for global development are discussed in the light of the United Nations Agenda for Global Development and Sustainable Development Goals. The book offers a cross-disciplinary conceptual framework of international cooperation in the Arctic and discusses implications of this framework for global development. Filling the gap in analytical understanding of international cooperation, this book will be of interest to academics, students and professionals concerned with global development and the Arctic region.

Andrey Mineev, PhD, is a Postdoctoral researcher at Nord University, Norway. Anatoli Bourmistrov, PhD, is Professor and Head of Section, Bodø Graduate School of Business, Nord University, Norway. Frode Mellemvik, PhD, is Director of the High North Center, Nord University, Norway.

1. International cooperation in the Arctic 2035 - the four scenarios Part I: International governance and security 2. International Governance Facilitating Sustainable Development in the Arctic - The Arctic Council as a Multi-Role Actor and Forum 3. Unboxing Arctic Security Relations and Dynamics Part II: International cooperation in economy, business and innovations 4. Global Arctic Economic Development Scenarios 5. "Gas bridges" and Geo-economics of the Arctic 6. Business Cooperation in the Arctic: Learning Points from the Russia-based Oil and Gas Projects 7. Arctic Innovation and the Potential for the Creation of a Circumpolar Innovation Eco-System 8. Smart City Dialogue in the Arctic: Opportunities and Challenges Part III: International cooperation in science, education and culture 9. Arctic Climate Change - Perspectives on International Scientific Cooperation 10. Internationalization of Higher Education in the High North: Purposes and Strategies 11. Challenging Boundaries from Below: Cross-border Culture in the Arctic Part IV: Environment, shipping, emergency response 12. Issues of Environmental Monitoring and Management in the Arctic 13. International Shipping and the Northern Sea Route 14. Polar Ship Design and Operations: Past, Present, and Future 15. International Cooperation in Emergency Response in the Arctic Sea Areas PART V: Integrating chapter 16. International Cooperation for Global Development: What Can We Learn from The Arctic?