Arctic
The Arctic is emerging as a strategic frontier shaped by climate change, resource potential, and evolving military posture. Melting sea ice is altering maritime routes, reducing transit times between Asia and Europe, and increasing the geopolitical relevance of northern sea lanes. At the same time, competition over hydrocarbons, critical minerals, and infrastructure is intensifying. NATO's northern expansion, Russia's Arctic militarisation, and growing interest from non-Arctic states are transforming the region's security environment. This section integrates geospatial analysis of shipping routes, bases, and resource zones to assess how environmental change intersects with strategic competition.
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Arctic Importance: Shipping and Missile Paths
The Arctic is becoming increasingly geopolitically relevant as climate change reduces sea-ice extent and extends seasonal navigability.
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