- In the Arctic, the temperature is increasing four times faster than the world average, which generates new trade routes and obtains natural resources.
- International powers are struggling for political and financial control in the region.
- Possibility of confusion is increased by Rising tensions in such region.
- Native voices demand rights, respect, and add in Arctic decision-making.
Norway
- Norway is a game changer in both regionally and politically of Arctic.
- In future, shipping routes of Arctic are very beneficial for Towns like Kirkenes and such regions are also very careful about china.
- For the safety of national security, buy property is restricted according to new laws.
- Russia get a border of Norway and increase its military presence, which caused danger for Norway.
- Russian activities have monitored by the military command in Bodø and gives instant informations to NATO.
A hub for geopolitical tension is known as Svalbard, is managed by an agreement that enables global participation in Norway, where Russia shows its nationalism and china displays its intelligence activities.
China
- Called itself a “near-Arctic state” and makes its constantly presence in the Arctic.
- Investment in Arctic countries like Norway, Sweden, and Greenland have been restricted.
- China initiated a strategy to trade by sea with Europe by a short route named “Polar Silk Road”.
- In that account, China cooperates with Russia in defence projects but remains careful to maintain trade relations in the west.
Russia
- Has huge natural wealth and governs about 50% of the Arctic shoreline.
- Operates military installations and plan arm reserves in the Kola Peninsula.
- Supposed of employing the Arctic for non-linear warfare and as a platform for military troop training attacking Ukraine.
- Russia is also vigilant about Chinese interference in territory of its Arctic.
United States
- Looks at Russian and Chinese activities which take place in Arctic, near Alaska.
- Oversees Arctic various developments like domestic defence.
- President Trump is interested to buy Greenland and also highlighting concerns between native communities.
NATO & Europe
- Arctic physical training is increased by NATO as consequence of Russian and Chinese works.
- All the nations along the Arctic are the members of NATO but Russian is not its member.
- Impact of China and its contribution is opposed by European countries.
Greenland & Indigenous Communities
- Local populations like Inughuit, is ignored in global political decisions.
- Environmentalists warn and opposed to “green colonialism”, where the resources are misused due to high increase in temperature.
- They are insecured about West and international investments which are growing constantly.
