Strategi Rusia Melalui Russia’s New Arctic Strategy (2008-2013)

Abstract

This study analyzes the reason of Russia strategy through “Russia’s New Arctic Strategy”. Russia adopted “The Foundations of the Russian Federation State Policy in the Arctic until 2020 and beyond”. Based on this document, Russia implements strategies in all areas that are specific to the Arctic Ocean. Since the release of the document, the role of Russia in the Arctic Ocean has increased. The Timeframe begins in 2008, when the document adopted, and ends in 2013. This study uses a qualitative research method that source data are taken from books, journals, news papers and valid news. This study uses state level analysis. The author uses a realist perspective and the theory of Graham T. Allison on Rational Actor Model.Russia shows its role in the Arctic Ocean in several sector, such as natural resources strategy, Northern Sea Route strategy, military strategy and environmental strategy. These implementation of the entire strategies aimto Russia's national interest that include natural resources, Northern Sea Route, territorial security and the environmental security. Keywords: Arctic Ocean, Foreign Policy, National Interest, Russia’s New Arctic Strategy.