Science diplomacy and Asian states: Transforming the governance landscape in the Arctic

IF 1.4 4区 环境科学与生态学 Q3 ECOLOGY
Gabriela Argüello, Vonintsoa Rafaly
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Abstract

As ice recedes, the governance of the Arctic is undergoing a significant change. What was once considered a frozen desert with little relevance to the legal system, the Arctic has gradually become a global object of governance. Furthermore, the growing political salience of the Arctic Ocean has generated interest in its governance beyond Arctic states, particularly Asian states such as China, India, Japan, Singapore and South Korea. These countries have been actively participating in regional cooperation arrangements, including the Arctic Council. Undoubtedly, science diplomacy has been an important driver in shaping the governance of the Arctic and maintaining it as a low-tension area. However, this perception is now being put to the test following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Amidst this crisis, we explore whether science diplomacy can continue to promote peaceful collaboration in the Arctic region. Our research suggests that science diplomacy could potentially aid in the future of Arctic governance, particularly with regard to the involvement of Asian states. We analyse the legal and geopolitical factors involved in determining the potential roles of Asian states in Arctic governance, including whether they could serve as a bridge between the West and Russia or if their actions might further fragment Arctic governance.

科学外交与亚洲国家:改变北极的治理格局
随着冰雪的消退,北极的治理正在发生重大变化。北极曾被认为是与法律体系关系不大的冰封沙漠,如今已逐渐成为全球治理的对象。此外,北冰洋日益显著的政治地位也引起了北冰洋国家以外的国家对其治理的兴趣,尤其是亚洲国家,如中国、印度、日本、新加坡和韩国。这些国家一直积极参与包括北极理事会在内的区域合作安排。毫无疑问,科学外交一直是塑造北极治理并将其维持为低紧张度地区的重要推动力。然而,在俄罗斯入侵乌克兰之后,这种看法正在经受考验。在这场危机中,我们探讨了科学外交能否继续促进北极地区的和平合作。我们的研究表明,科学外交有可能有助于未来的北极治理,尤其是亚洲国家的参与。我们分析了决定亚洲国家在北极治理中的潜在作用所涉及的法律和地缘政治因素,包括它们是否可以成为西方和俄罗斯之间的桥梁,或者它们的行动是否会进一步分裂北极治理。
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Polar Record
Polar Record 环境科学-环境科学
CiteScore
1.40
自引率
25.00%
发文量
26
审稿时长
>36 weeks
期刊介绍: Polar Record is an international, peer-reviewed scholarly periodical publishing results from a wide range of polar research areas. The journal covers original primary research papers in the humanities, social sciences, physical sciences, life sciences, and polar technology, as well as papers concerning current political, economic, legal, and environmental issues in the Arctic or Antarctic. Polar Record endeavours to provide rapid publication, normally within nine months of initial submission.
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