Research Article

Global Warming and Russia: Challenges and Opportunities

Volume: 5 Number: 2 December 29, 2024
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Global Warming and Russia: Challenges and Opportunities

Abstract

Global warming presents both profound challenges and strategic opportunities for the Russian Federation, particularly in its vast Arctic and permafrost regions. This article explores the multifaceted impacts of permafrost thawing, examining its environmental, economic, and geopolitical dimensions. On the one hand, thawing permafrost accelerates greenhouse gas emissions, destabilizes infrastructure, and disrupts ecosystems and traditional livelihoods. On the other hand, it unlocks access to untapped natural resources, expands arable land, and facilitates the development of the Northern Sea Route (NSR) as a strategic alternative to traditional maritime routes. This analysis highlights how these dynamics are reshaping Russia’s Arctic strategy, influencing global energy markets, and contributing to a potential shift in agricultural and geopolitical landscapes. The article also evaluates the Russian government’s policies, juxtaposing short-term adaptive measures with long-term strategic ambitions, and discusses the broader implications for international relations and global climate governance.

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References

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

International Politics, International Security, International Relations (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 29, 2024

Submission Date

December 14, 2024

Acceptance Date

December 27, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 5 Number: 2

APA
Başol, D. (2024). Global Warming and Russia: Challenges and Opportunities. Diplomasi Ve Strateji Dergisi, 5(2), 265-328. https://doi.org/10.58685/dsd.1601348
AMA
1.Başol D. Global Warming and Russia: Challenges and Opportunities. DSJOURNAL. 2024;5(2):265-328. doi:10.58685/dsd.1601348
Chicago
Başol, Dünya. 2024. “Global Warming and Russia: Challenges and Opportunities”. Diplomasi Ve Strateji Dergisi 5 (2): 265-328. https://doi.org/10.58685/dsd.1601348.
EndNote
Başol D (December 1, 2024) Global Warming and Russia: Challenges and Opportunities. Diplomasi ve Strateji Dergisi 5 2 265–328.
IEEE
[1]D. Başol, “Global Warming and Russia: Challenges and Opportunities”, DSJOURNAL, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 265–328, Dec. 2024, doi: 10.58685/dsd.1601348.
ISNAD
Başol, Dünya. “Global Warming and Russia: Challenges and Opportunities”. Diplomasi ve Strateji Dergisi 5/2 (December 1, 2024): 265-328. https://doi.org/10.58685/dsd.1601348.
JAMA
1.Başol D. Global Warming and Russia: Challenges and Opportunities. DSJOURNAL. 2024;5:265–328.
MLA
Başol, Dünya. “Global Warming and Russia: Challenges and Opportunities”. Diplomasi Ve Strateji Dergisi, vol. 5, no. 2, Dec. 2024, pp. 265-28, doi:10.58685/dsd.1601348.
Vancouver
1.Dünya Başol. Global Warming and Russia: Challenges and Opportunities. DSJOURNAL. 2024 Dec. 1;5(2):265-328. doi:10.58685/dsd.1601348

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