This comprehensive text explains the relationship between the Arctic and the wider world through the lenses of international relations, international law, and political economy. It is an essential resource for any student or scholar seeking a clear and succinct account of a region of ever-growing importance to the international community. Highlights include: -Broad coverage of national and human security, Arctic economies, international political economy, human rights, the rights of indigenous people, the law of the sea, navigation, and environmental governance -A clear review of current climate-related change -Emphasis on the sources of cooperation in the Arctic through international relations theory and law -Examination of the Arctic in the broader global context, illustrating its inextricable links to global processes