North America's Arctic Borders: A World of Change - Paperback

by Heather Nicol (Editor), Andrew Chater (Editor), Karen G. Everett (Contribution by)

Although part of a broader circumpolar world, North America's Arctic and sub-Arctic borders--and the establishment of new boundaries in the wake of significant, and regionally unique, change--are increasingly relevant in the broader, global world.

Indeed, the Arctic reality has been dramatically reshaped by new territorial configurations and comprehensive land claims; increasing flows of international investment and trade focused upon resource industries and hydrocarbon extraction; the growing importance and role of sub-national entities, organizations, and Indigenous governments; shifting geopolitical interests; and existential challenges created by climate change and environmental security.

This book demonstrates how North America's Arctic borders are being reshaped by globalization even as these borders are adjusting to new internal pressures such as devolution and the rise of sub-national territorial interests.

Author Biography

Andrew Chater is Professor of Humanities (limited term) at Brescia University College. He is a fellow at Polar Research and Policy Initiative. He was the 2019-2020 North American and Arctic Defense and Security Network (NAADSN) Postdoctoral Fellow, and the 2018-2019 Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Arctic Studies at the University of Washington.