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From Cold War Thaws to the Arctic Thaw: The Changing Arctic and Its Security Implications for East Asia

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 May 2025

Kimie Hara
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Global climate change is profoundly reshaping the Arctic region, not only physically but also in international politics. Yet Arctic development is of concern to more than the Circumpolar states. The issues are global, and East Asia is no exception. Japan, South Korea and China in particular have been increasingly deepening their involvement in Arctic affairs. The evolving situation of the Arctic region could also have significant impact on political relations and the regional security architecture in East Asia, providing new opportunities for cooperation and additional sources of conflict. This paper considers security implications of the Arctic thaw to East Asia, where the structure of the regional Cold War confrontation profoundly shapes the geopolitical order to this day.

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Asia-Pacific Journal , Volume 11 , Issue 26 , June 2013 , e4
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