VIDEO BACKGROUNDERS ON THE HIGH ARCTIC

Illustration from the Post :THE BATTLE FOR THE ARCTIC as published in NATIONAL INTEREST MAGAZINE 

 The links below the illustration above connect you to a rather comprehensive on line print article on the "contests" in the High Arctic over the natural resources and potential  ice free "passages" in the region. Below are informative video links on issues in the High Arctic region

Putin's Arctic Ambitions  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbrKLnh8wLA  11+ minute background on Russia's intentions for the High Arctic and Russian Capabilities

Geopolitics of the Arctic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV67yJHoPvw  11+ minute background on the geometry and economy and politics of the High arctic, but does assume global warming. We believe that the drive for resources in the High Arctic are not dependent on global warming. Otherwise this is a pretty informative and useful background exploration of the region and issues.

Russia's Arctic Ambitions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1Ij2ISC_uU -3 minute video on Russia's Arctic ambitions