Arctic Politics, the Law of the Sea and Russian Identity: The Barents Sea Delimitation Agreement in Russian Public Debate

by Geir Hønneland

Political interest in the Arctic has been growing rapidly in recent years, with Russia - the Arctic state with the longest shoreline - at the centre of attention. A first indication of Russia's stance on Arctic delimitation politics came with the 2010 signing of the agreement with Norway to divide the long-disputed area in the Barents Sea into two equal parts. The agreement was hailed in the international community as a sign of Russian willingness...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1137414057
• ISBN13: 9781137414052
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: Palgrave Pivot
• Length: 131 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"