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The Arctic has been characterized by international cooperation but has recently emerged as a possible arena for great power rivalry. A key question affecting development among most dimensions is the relationship between the largest Arctic state, Russia, and China with global ambitions also including the Arctic. This edited volume provides an in-depth analysis of the many aspects of Sino-Russian relations in the Arctic. From the geopolitical implications, including consequences of the war in Ukraine, to infrastructure cooperation to environmental aspects, analyses are provided by top experts in their respective fields. The edited volume aspires to give a realistic picture of the Sino-Russian relationship, shared as well as conflicting interests, what is actually happening on the ground, what are driving forces and obstacles for cooperation, and importantly, how can the bilateral relationship in the Arctic possibly impact international relations. Iselin Stensdal is Research Fellow at the Fridtjof Nansen Institute in Norway and has worked on Asian and Chinese interests for the Arctic since 2012. She edited Asian countries and the Arctic Future (2016), one of the first volumes that thoroughly investigated Asian countries’ Arctic interests. Gørild M. Heggelund is Research Professor at the Fridtjof Nansen Institute in Norway. She has conducted research on China’s environmental, energy and climate change policy for three decades, as well as China’s Arctic policies. Heggelund has lived and worked 17 years in China, including for the UN.

Arctic regions --- Russia --- Strategic aspects. --- Foreign relations --- International relations. --- Diplomacy. --- International Relations Theory. --- Foreign Policy.

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"At a time of global climate crisis, this crucial book examines the prospects for implementing low-carbon policies in the two global superpowers of China and Russia, focusing on the role of informal institutions in achieving reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Chapters shed light on how informal institutions function and work in practice, how and why they take shape and how they influence formal low-carbon policies. Forensically examining five critical cases relating to Chinese and Russian institutions, this book demonstrates how informal institutions can both support and obstruct the achievement of formal policy goals. Through comparisons within and between each country, it shows how these dynamics differ and offers key hypothesis on the role of these institutions in policy implementation. Comprehensive and incisive, this book will be important reading for scholars researching public policy in China and Russia, particularly those specialising in environmental science and politics. The practical insights derived from new case studies will also be useful for policymakers working on climate mitigation policy"--

Clean energy --- Government policy. --- China. --- Russia (Federation)