UK Strategy for the High North
The UK's strategy for the Arctic region focuses on adapting to strategic, political, and environmental changes by 2050.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | RAND |
| Authors: | Corine Wood-Donnelly, James Black, Nicolas Jouan, Stephen Coulson, Theodora Ogden |
| Time horizon: | 2050 |
| Geographic focus: | High North, United States, Canada, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Arctic, Canada, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden |
| Page count: | 4 |
Methods
The research method involved analyzing documentary evidence and gathering perspectives from cross-government stakeholders. It was conducted by the Global Strategic Partnership, led by RAND Europe, with support from experts from Newman & Spurr Consultancy and the University of Exeter.
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Key Insights
The report examines the UK's approach to the evolving strategic, political, and environmental landscape of the Arctic, known as the High North, up to 2050. It emphasizes the importance of an integrated strategy to address the challenges posed by climate change, geopolitical tensions, militarization, and the interests of third-party countries like China. The UK's current engagement includes contributions to science, climate action, and various international forums. The research suggests reinforcing cross-government links, investing in military capabilities, and leveraging scientific and economic strengths to enhance the UK's influence in the region. It also explores opportunities for the UK to engage in Arctic governance and diplomacy, emphasizing the role of science and soft power.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2050 time horizon | 2050s time horizon | Arctic geographic scope | Canada geographic scope | English publication language | Finland geographic scope | Greenland geographic scope | Iceland geographic scope | Norway geographic scope | Russia geographic scope | Sweden geographic scope | arctic | arctic governance | climate change | economic interests | geopolitical tensions | high north geographic scope | international cooperation | international diplomacy | law of the sea | maritime routes | militarization | north atlantic treaty organization | policy framework | science diplomacy | security cooperation | uk defence