NATO ENCOUNTERS ON ”HIGH NORTH” STRATEGIC DIRECTION
Due to global warming, the Arctic region’s economic relevance radically increased and transformed into an arena for strategic rivalry. As former impenetrable barriers between Eurasia and North America are melting, Russia is stepping in to claim Arctic territory and occupies the most proactive positi...
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Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Academy of Romanian Scientists Publishing House
2020
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Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/dc6db498a1fd472d99bc089e5109b7e5 |
Summary: | Due to global warming, the Arctic region’s economic relevance radically increased and transformed into an arena for strategic rivalry. As former impenetrable barriers between Eurasia and North America are melting, Russia is stepping in to claim Arctic territory and occupies the most proactive position in the region. The High North has always remained an important strategic direction for Euro-Atlantic security and its relevance has re-emerged on the international agenda. |
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