The Fast-Changing Arctic: Rethinking Arctic Security for a Warmer World

by Barry Scott Zellen (Editor), Honorable Mead Treadwell (Foreword), Lawson W. Brigham (Afterword)

In this timely new book, international scholars and military professionals come together to explore the strategic consequences of the thawing of the Arctic. Their analyses of efforts by governments and defence, security, and coast guard organizations to address these challenges make timely and urgent reading. Rather than a single national perspective, The Fast-Changing Arctic brings together circumpolar viewpoints from North America, Europe and Asia for an integrated discussion of strategic military, diplomatic, and security challenges in the high North. Thoughtful analyses are included of different regions, climate issues, institutions, and foreign and security policies. This is an important book for students of international studies, political science, and northern studies.

Genres: Canada, Environment

410 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2012

Reviews

[Daniel Clausen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full disclosure: I was one of the contributing authors to this volume.

The Fast-Changing Arctic: Rethinking Arctic Security for a Warmer World is an essential read for anyone interested in the future of the Arctic region. Edited by Barry Scott Zellen, the book brings together a diverse group of scholars and practitioners to examine the security implications of climate change and other rapid changes in the Arctic. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in climate change, security, and the future of the arctic region.