NATO can help the Arctic remain a zone of stability

With no end in sight to Russia’s war in Ukraine and a large US military buildup taking shape around Iran, another region that usually receives less attention is appearing in the headlines: the Arctic. The Arctic region encompasses eight countries: the US, Canada, Denmark (because of Greenland), Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Russia. It is widely believed to hold vast energy reserves, including oil, gas and rare earth minerals. The region is also growing in economic importance as melting sea ice opens new shipping lanes.

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