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.
Key Word: Arctic Ocean, Foreign Policy, National Interest, Russia’s New Arctic
Strategy.