§16§§Against the backdrop of climate change and tectonic political shifts in world politics, this handbook provides an overview of the most crucial geopolitical and security related issues in the Arctic. It discusses established shareholder's policies in the Arctic - §16§anging alliances between Arctic nations, new sea lines of communication, technological shifts, and eventually the return to power politics in the area. Written by experts on international security studies and the Arctic, as well as practitioners from government institutions and international organizations, the book provides an invaluable source of information for anyone interested in geopolitical shifts and security issues in the High North.§§ §04§Part I: Shareholders. The Arctic Five.- Part II: Arctic Stakeholders.- Part III: Basics: Economies, Infrastructures and Law in the Arctic.- Part IV: Cooperation and Confrontation: §13§"The HGSA provides a valuable summary of current and emerging geopolitical contexts in the Arctic. Research contained in this book offers useful knowledge for laypeople seeking an increased understanding of Arctic affairs, undergraduates conducting introductory research on northern security, and seasoned political scientists exploring new areas of study. Established and emerging Arctic scholars will additionally find that the HGSA puts forth novel perspectives on regional security issues, making valuable contributions to existing and future research." (Jen Evans, Eurasian Geography and Economics, October 28, 2021) §02§ of Economics (BMWi) with responsibility for the German maritime defense industries. In 2017 he joined the Institute for Security Policy Kiel University (ISPK, Germany) as Senior Fellow. His ongoing research is on geopolitics in the Arctic.§ §
