China’s Arctic Strategy – a Comprehensive Approach in Times of Great Power Rivalry
Journal: Scandinavian Journal of Military Studies
Year: 2023

There are growing signs that great power rivalry is making a comeback in the Arctic region, and China, a self-proclaimed &ldquo;near-Arctic state,&rdquo; has shown growing interest in expanding its activity in it. This article investigates China&rsquo;s Arctic intentions in the context of the recently emerging notion of &ldquo;total national security&rdquo; in the country, and suggests that individual aspects of China&rsquo;s Arctic strategy &ndash; including its Arctic military strategy &ndash;