@ARTICLE{Szczebrowicz_Wojciech_Deconstruction_Accepted,
 author={Szczebrowicz, Wojciech},
 journal={Polish Polar Research},
 howpublished={online},
 year={Accepted articles},
 publisher={Polish Academy of Sciences},
 publisher={Committee on Polar Research},
 abstract={This study examines the evolving political core of the Arctic, focusing on the impact of recent political shifts, particularly Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. Traditionally, the Arctic has been viewed as a region of cooperation, with the eight states and institutions such as the Arctic Council promoting stability and environmental protection. However, the invasion of Ukraine in 2022 disrupted this status quo, leading to a suspension of most collaborative efforts with Russia and creating a more fragmented regional order. Using a poststructuralist approach, the research explores how the states' strategies construct and deconstruct the region through discourse. The AntConc software is employed to analyse policy documents, uncovering the persistence of strategic narratives that emphasize cooperation. The study also reveals the diversity of regional perspectives, demonstrating that each Arctic region-builder defines the Arctic differently, reflecting its own priorities and interests. This analysis highlights the fluidity of the region's political core, shaped by competing narratives and shifting power relations. It also underscores the increasing challenges posed by climate change, which both unites and divides the agents. The findings suggest that the Arctic is not a single cohesive region but a space where multiple interpretations interact, shaping its evolving political identity.},
 title={Deconstruction of political core of the region: Arctic discourses in tatters},
 type={Article},
 URL={http://ochroma.man.poznan.pl/Content/134174/PDF-MASTER/Accepted_Szczerbowicz.pdf},
 doi={10.24425/ppr.2025.153918},
 keywords={Arctic, hegemonic discourse, poststructuralism, region-building, discourse analysis},
}