The Strategic Weight of Diplomatic DiscourseIn international relations (IR), the language states use to describe their role — the frames, metaphors, and identity claims embedded in policy documents and diplomatic communications — tends to shape what they can ask for,
The Formation and Institutionalization of Brazil’s Antarctic Program Brazil’s emergence as an active participant in Antarctic affairs did not end with its accession to the Antarctic Treaty System; rather, it marked the beginning of a more structured and long-term national
Strategic Context and Policy Evolution of Korea’s Arctic Engagement Climate change in the Arctic is expected to produce profound and multidimensional impacts on Korea’s socio-economic structure. As global warming accelerates the melting of Arctic sea ice, the region is undergoing
1. The Polar Regions at a Crossroads: Environmental Challenges and Geopolitical InterestsThe polar regions, comprising the Arctic and the Antarctic, are characterized by extreme climatic conditions, geographical remoteness, and ecological fragility. Despite these challenges, advances in science and technology and