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© Andreas Østhagen 2026
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First published 2026
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Names: Østhagen, Andreas author
Title: Arctic geopolitics : a subregional approach to security and geography / Andreas Østhagen, Fridtjof Nansen Institute, Norway.
Other titles: Subregional approach to security & geography
Description: First edition. | New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2026. | Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2026016748 (print) | LCCN 2026016749 (ebook) | ISBN 9781009743341 Hardback | ISBN 9781009743310 Paperback | ISBN 9781009743358 eBook
Subjects: LCSH: Geopolitics – Arctic regions | Security, International – Arctic regions | Arctic regions – Strategic aspects | Arctic regions – Government policy – United States | Arctic regions – Government policy – Norway | Arctic regions – Government policy – Russia (Federation) | Arctic regions – Government policy – China
Classification: LCC G615 .S74 2026 (print) | LCC G615 (ebook) | DDC 320.1/209113–dc23/eng/20260608
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