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Constructing reality through language. Russia in the Western Arctic discourse

Data publikacji: 2024

Wschodnioznawstwo, 2024, Tom 18, s. 339 - 358

https://doi.org/10.4467/20827695WSC.24.020.20635

Autorzy

Wojciech Szczerbowicz
Uniwersytet Wrocławski
, Polska
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6278-9965 Orcid
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Tytuły

Constructing reality through language. Russia in the Western Arctic discourse

Abstrakt

The Arctic has often been viewed as a region insulated from broader global conflicts, a concept known as ‘Arctic exceptionalism’. However, Russia’s full‑ scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has challenged this notion, leading to growing tensions and increased militarisation. This study uses a poststructuralist framework to analyse the Arctic strategies published by Western Arctic states between 2006 and 2024, treating these strategies as key speech acts that construct political meaning. Discourse analysis, facilitated by AntConc software, examines how Western Arctic states frame Russia and how these narratives have evolved. The findings reveal a shift from portraying Russia as a cooperative partner to an increasingly militarised and expansionist actor. This shift reflects contrasting approaches – Western states focus on multilateralism and international law, while Russia emphasises sovereignty and military power. The poststructuralist approach highlights how discourse actively constructs Arctic political realities, influencing power dynamics and regional stability.
Future Arctic governance depends on resolving broader political tensions, but meaningful re–engagement with Russia remains uncertain. Sustaining multilateralism and adherence to international law will be crucial to counter destabilising narratives and support a cooperative and peaceful Arctic.

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Informacje

Informacje: Wschodnioznawstwo, 2024, Tom 18, s. 339 - 358

Typ artykułu: Oryginalny artykuł naukowy

Tytuły:

Angielski: Constructing reality through language. Russia in the Western Arctic discourse
Polski: Konstruowanie rzeczywistości poprzez język. Rosja w zachodnim dyskursie arktycznym

Autorzy

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6278-9965

Wojciech Szczerbowicz
Uniwersytet Wrocławski
, Polska
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6278-9965 Orcid
Wszystkie publikacje autora →

Uniwersytet Wrocławski
Polska

Publikacja: 2024

Status artykułu: Otwarte __T_UNLOCK

Licencja: CC BY-SA  ikona licencji

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Wojciech Szczerbowicz – dr politologii.

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Angielski