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This chapter analyzes the overarching governance architecture in which the Arctic Frontiers and Arctic Circle Assembly are taking place. The foremost intention is to examine whether, how, and to what extent conferences influence the governance landscape in which they are situated. Specifically, the chapter inquiries into the functions of conferences as connections among units in the Arctic regime complex, as arenas for the unfolding of both cooperation and contestation, and as constructive forums for addressing emerging governance and societal challenges in the region. The chapter commences by discussing the geopolitical situation in the Arctic, followed by a discussion of the position of Norway and Iceland in the Arctic. This is to further extrapolate how the Arctic Frontiers and Arctic Circle Assembly can serve in the interests of their host states. Then, the chapter looks at conferences as supplements to the Arctic Council and the functions of conferences for other elements in the Arctic governance regime complex. Specifically, the chapter attends to conferences as purposeful for creating synergies in the region, supporting negotiation processes, and contributing to role clarification among other entities. In conclusion, the chapter draws up the space conferences occupy within the Arctic governance architecture.
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Steinveg, B. (2023). The Arctic Governance Architecture. In: Arctic Governance Through Conferencing. Frontiers in International Relations. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-23332-6_6
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