Nothing New Under the Sun

Competition for resources in the Arctic Circle could provoke conflict between Russia and Nato, a newly appointed commander at the alliance warned today.

Russia has recently been aggressive in its pursuit of claims to parts of the regions and in February sent a submarine to the floor of the sea in order to symbolically plant a flag. In March Russia announced plans to establish military bases along its northern coastline.

Admiral James Stavridis said that military activity and trade routes would also both be potential sources of competition around the polar cap.

the Times