Arctic – Rising Tensions At The ‘Top Of The World’

Long considered a region with limited interest in world politics, the Arctic region has garnered the attention of global powers. It is critical to emphasize that the region has grown in significance in terms of environmental, economic, geopolitical, and military aspects, owing to its strategic geopolitical location, increased accessibility, and abundance of natural resources. Whilst the West has had varying degrees of interest in the region, Russia has historically had a strong presence in the Arctic which remains to this day. The Arctic is a crucial area for Canada because of its sovereignty concerns and resources, whilst Greenland, which is…