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The EU Arctic policy and its critique: a view under Tocci´s theory on foreign policy and normative power (Part 1)

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  • M. Elvira Méndez-Pinedo

    (Professor of European law, Faculty of Law, University of Iceland)

  • Alesia Fralova

    (LL.M. Natural Resources and International Environmental Law, Faculty of Law, University of Iceland)

Abstract

What is the role of the European Union (EU) in the Arctic region? On what basis does it claim influence and/or authority (if any) over part of this vast area of the world? What can we learn about EU Arctic policy, tools and instruments adopted so far? Is the EU a normative foreign policy actor as described by Tocci´s theory? What factors do influence the adoption and validity of EU policies in this region? This study tries to reply to all these questions casting a light over an area of great geostrategic importance and at the crossroads of historic developments. In a first part we study the current EU Arctic policy and assess its strength and weaknesses according to literature. In a second part we summarize Tocci´s theory on kinds of normative policy actors and examine what kind of power is the EU exercising in the region.

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  • M. Elvira Méndez-Pinedo & Alesia Fralova, 2019. "The EU Arctic policy and its critique: a view under Tocci´s theory on foreign policy and normative power (Part 1)," Juridical Tribune - Review of Comparative and International Law, Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies, vol. 9(2), pages 344-362, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:asr:journl:v:9:y:2019:i:2:p:344-362
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    Keywords

    Arctic; EU policy; normative foreign policies; Tocci´s theory. Journal: Juridical Tribune (Tribuna Juridica);
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    JEL classification:

    • K32 - Law and Economics - - Other Substantive Areas of Law - - - Energy, Environmental, Health, and Safety Law
    • K33 - Law and Economics - - Other Substantive Areas of Law - - - International Law

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