The end of an era of cooperation is turning the Arctic region into an unsettled proving ground for nations competing for access to natural resources, trade routes and military advantage.
At the heart of the breakdown in relations is Russia’s annexation of Crimea and subsequent invasion of Ukraine, actions that alienated fellow Arctic nations. Further tensions have been caused by Russia’s increased activity in the Arctic due to warming waters that make passage possible as Russia expands investment there, asserts its boundaries and facilitates China’s entry into the region.
Center for Maritime Strategy
Admiral James G. Foggo, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
External Source: Defense Opinion
The end of an era of cooperation is turning the Arctic region into an unsettled proving ground for nations competing for access to natural resources, trade routes and military advantage.
At the heart of the breakdown in relations is Russia’s annexation of Crimea and subsequent invasion of Ukraine, actions that alienated fellow Arctic nations. Further tensions have been caused by Russia’s increased activity in the Arctic due to warming waters that make passage possible as Russia expands investment there, asserts its boundaries and facilitates China’s entry into the region.
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Admiral James G. Foggo, U.S. Navy (Ret.), Dean