The Arctic in China's National Strategy: Science, Security, and Governance. By Martin Kossa. London: Routledge, 2024. 174 pp. €116.00. ISBN 9781032279480

The Arctic in China's National Strategy: Science, Security, and Governance" analyzes China's role and strategy in the Arctic amidst geopolitics and climate change.Kossa examines how China, as an emerging power, navigates complex dynamics with Arctic states and international interests.He outlines the components of China's national strategy, focusing on scientific, security, and governance aspects, and emphasizes the role of research and technological innovation in enhancing China's position in the region.The book also addresses the challenges China faces in building relationships with Arctic states that have differing interests.Kossa encourages readers to consider the implications of China's active foreign policy in the Arctic and its effects on regional stability, contributing to the understanding of interactions between great powers and strategic regions.Martin Kossa is an academic specializing in Arctic geopolitics and Chinese foreign policy, currently serving as an Associate Professor at Nord University in Norway.His research focuses on great power interactions and regional dynamics, particularly concerning climate change and international security.Kossa earned his PhD from City University of Hong Kong, where he studied the relationship between China's national strategy and Arctic interests.He employs an interdisciplinary approach, integrating political, economic, and scientific aspects to analyze China's engagement with the Arctic.Known for his analysis of official documents and academic sources, Kossa enhances the understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by Arctic states and China's role in these dynamics.