On Some Aspects of Geopolitical Relations in the Arctic

The article deals with the phenomenon of “cognitive dissonance” between regional and non-regional players on Arctic issues, its causes and consequences, as well as measures to reduce its degree. The main reason for these differences is national identity, the categorization of which creates differences between “us” and “them”. It is easier for countries with similar identities to perceive reality in the same way and to develop cooperation.

Keywords

Arctic powers, extra-regional countries, cognitive dissonance, geopolitical relations, national identity, UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, Arctic Council

Acknowledgment

This work was financially supported by the Foundation of the Shanghai Political and Law University. Project No. 18SHJD016 "Study of Chinese-Russian Arctic cooperation in the energy field within the framework of the" Belt and Path "strategy

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11.06.2019

Publication date

25.06.2019

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32769

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GOST	Sun X. On Some Aspects of Geopolitical Relations in the Arctic // Problemy Dalnego Vostoka – 2019. – Issue 3 C. 120-129 [Electronic resource]. URL: https://pdv.jes.su/S013128120005306-7-1 (circulation date: 24.04.2024). DOI: 10.31857/S013128120005306-7
MLA	Sun, Xiuwen "On Some Aspects of Geopolitical Relations in the Arctic." Problemy Dalnego Vostoka 3 (2019):120-129. DOI: 10.31857/S013128120005306-7
APA	Sun X. (2019). On Some Aspects of Geopolitical Relations in the Arctic. Problemy Dalnego Vostoka (3), pp.120-129 DOI: 10.31857/S013128120005306-7

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