Cold calling : competition heats up for Arctic resources / Mark Galeotti
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Jane's Intelligence Review Vol 20 No 10, October 2008, pp.8-15Summary: The ice of the Arctic Ocean is receding quickly. Effects of this include the opening of shorter sea transport routes between east Asia and Europe and increased competition for oil, gas and mineral deposits. Several countries including Russia, the USA, Canada, Norway and Denmark are pursuing claims to large parts of the ocean territory. This article considers the political and military security implications of a more accessible Arctic.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journal Article | Mindef Library & Info Centre Journals | ARCTIC OCEAN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Not for loan | 25370-1001 |
The ice of the Arctic Ocean is receding quickly. Effects of this include the opening of shorter sea transport routes between east Asia and Europe and increased competition for oil, gas and mineral deposits. Several countries including Russia, the USA, Canada, Norway and Denmark are pursuing claims to large parts of the ocean territory. This article considers the political and military security implications of a more accessible Arctic.
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