TY - JOUR
T1 - Future-Proofing Japan’s Interests in the Arctic
T2 - Scientific Collaboration and a Search for Balance
AU - Tonami, Aki
PY - 2014/7
Y1 - 2014/7
N2 - In May 2013 the Arctic states convened in Kiruna, Sweden, in part to decide on whether six new states should be admitted as observers to the Arctic Council. Japan’s application was accepted along with those of China,India, Italy, Singapore, and South Korea. At a glance, one might ask what credentials Japan has to be involved in the leading Arctic forum. However, a closer look at its engagement in the Arctic indicates that Japan has genuine interests in political, economic, and environmental developments there. This essay examines Japan’s interests in the Arctic, its new role as an observer to the Arctic Council, and the international relationships that will affect Japan’s engagement in the region.
AB - In May 2013 the Arctic states convened in Kiruna, Sweden, in part to decide on whether six new states should be admitted as observers to the Arctic Council. Japan’s application was accepted along with those of China,India, Italy, Singapore, and South Korea. At a glance, one might ask what credentials Japan has to be involved in the leading Arctic forum. However, a closer look at its engagement in the Arctic indicates that Japan has genuine interests in political, economic, and environmental developments there. This essay examines Japan’s interests in the Arctic, its new role as an observer to the Arctic Council, and the international relationships that will affect Japan’s engagement in the region.
U2 - 10.1353/asp.2014.0027
DO - 10.1353/asp.2014.0027
M3 - Journal article
SN - 1559-0968
VL - 18
SP - 52
EP - 58
JO - Asia Policy
JF - Asia Policy
IS - 1
ER -