Tensions rise as China, Russia, US and Europe scramble for Arctic

Arctic becomes one of the most controversial regions of the world. Climatelogists say that the area is four times faster than anywhere else in the world, with an impact on ecosystems, wildlife and local populations. But global powers see a world of opportunities opening up in Arctic on the basis of these environmental changes: finding ice makes access to the incredible natural resources of the regions - essential minerals, oil or gases - and ope…

The Arctic and IMEC — The Future of Global Trade?

As the world continues to deal with Iranian aggression and Yemeni terrorism as it ships its goods through the Suez Canal and the Strait of Hormuz, countries around the globe are looking for alternate shipping routes that aren’t constantly plagued by war and conflict. Confronted with these challenges, two alternatives from rival superpowers seem to have arisen to replace the need for shipping via the Suez Canal altogether. And we could be seeing …

It is driven primarily by the fear of missing out, says Leif Terje Aunevik, mayor of the largest town in Svalbard.

Tensions rise as China, Russia, US and Europe scramble for Arctic

As Arctic ice melts, global powers seize new opportunities to extract oil, speed up trade and boost their military presence.

This article was first published on Cedarnews.net. For more news and exclusive reports, visit our website. BBC People in Svalbard celebrate Norway's National Day in national dress As soon as Magnus Maeland became mayor of a small town in the northern tip of Norway in late 2021, three delegations from China knocked on his door. “That's because they want to be an Arctic superpower,” Maeland says. China might not be the name that springs to mind wh…

The Arctic quickly becomes one of the world’s most disputed areas. China faces fierce competition from Russia, Europe, India and the United States. It can be said that a course for the resources of the Arctic has begun, while geopolitical tensions are on the rise.