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Title Maritime Security and Governance Challenges in Arctic Ocean Region

Author(s) Maaz Ahmed Khan

Abstract Abstract Due to its enormous natural resource reserves and strategic importance Arctic Ocean region is a vast and dynamic area that is receiving more and more attention from both state and non-state entities. The region's long-term sustainability and stability are threatened by substantial marine security and governance issues nevertheless. This research provides a thorough analysis of the major maritime security and governance issues that Arctic Ocean region is currently facing including the need for effectivegovernance and cooperation between Arctic states and the international community as well as territorial disputes, resource conflicts, and environmental risks. One of the primary challenges facing the Arctic Ocean region is territorial disputes. The Arctic Ocean is a complex region with overlapping maritime claims by the Arctic coastal states of Canada, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and the United States. The melting of the Arctic ice has increased access to the region's resources, including oil and gas, leading to a growing competition for maritime boundaries and exclusive economic zones. This competition has the potential to escalate into conflict and destabilize the region. Another challenge is resource conflicts. The melting of Arctic ice is creating new opportunities for commercialshipping, tourism and resource extraction. However the region's vast and fragile ecosystemis under threat from increased human activity including pollution and overfishing. Additionally the competition for resources has the potential to create tensions among Arctic states and non-Arctic actors. The need for effective governance and cooperation among Arctic states and the international community is critical to addressing these challenges. The Arctic Council an intergovernmental forum consisting of theArctic coastalstates and other observer countries plays a crucial role in facilitating cooperation and addressing common challenges. However the Arctic Council's ability to manage governance challenges is limited by its lack of binding decision-making power. Matters inthe region can be seen becoming ever more tortuous with the ever growing interests and presence of non-regional states, particularly china.

Type Thesis/Dissertation MS

Faculty Social Sciences

Department International Relations

Language English

Publication Date 2023-07-24

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