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This research addresses a contention in some literature on Arctic sovereignty. Noted Arctic expert Franklyn Griffiths argues that a certain bias pervades the more alarmist work on Arctic sovereignty. He argues that a southern, "Victorian" vision of the Arctic inspires a significant group of Arctic academics. He calls this the "sovereignty first and foremost" perspective. Political scientist Andrea Charron picks up Griffiths's view and argues, "Many experts believe that the claim of sovereignty over the Arctic Archipelago is uniquely tied to the country's sense of national pride and identity." She says that this view is not valid. It is clear that Griffiths and Charron, among others, so not believe many of Canada's top Arctic experts are objective in their analysis -- a view I seek to evaluate in this article. Adapted from the source document.

Cover -- Half Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Acknowledgements -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Theoretical Frameworks -- The Challenges for North American Arctic Border Studies -- The Structure of This Volume -- 1. Lines on the Land and Sea -- Evolving North Territorial Claims and International Borders -- Westphalia and the Rules of Colonization -- Establishing the Claims -- Sovereignty and Terra Nullius -- Establishing Colonial Empires -- Lines on the Land -- Maritime Borders Defined and Disputed -- Who Owns the Northwest Passage?

"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."--

Introduction -- Arctic states and regional governance -- Regional governance of Arctic Ocean : the Arctic-Five (A5) and the Arctic 5+5 -- From international to regional : sub-national units in Arctic governance -- Civil society in Arctic governance : indigenous peoples' organizations, observers, and Arctic residents -- Private sector actors and Arctic governance -- Conclusion : governing complexity in the Arctic : past, present, future.