Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Uluslararası İktisadi ve İdari İncelemeler Dergisi, cilt.1, sa.48, ss.353-364, 2025 (TRDizin)
This article aims to assess the impact of the 2022 Russia–Ukraine war on Arctic regional governance, focusing specifically on the Arctic Council’s capacity to maintain its cooperative framework. Employing a qualitative and analytical methodology based on document analysis and a review of secondary literature, the study examines the political, institutional, and security-related shifts in Arctic cooperation since the outbreak of the conflict. The findings indicate that the exclusion of Russia from Arctic Council activities has severely challenged the Council's inclusivity, disrupted scientific collaboration, and contributed to a more fragile regional governance environment. The study concludes that the future viability of the Arctic Council will largely depend on its ability to innovate, adapt to a rapidly shifting geopolitical environment, and restore a functional cooperative framework despite enduring tensions. In this context, the article argues that maintaining Arctic stability and multilateral cooperation may require not only restoring cooperation but also pursuing broader institutional adaptations.