A satellite photo from NASA depicts the polar icecap. As the Arctic Ocean's sea ice recedes, China is hoping to join the rush to extract minerals and benefit from shorter shipping times.
(NASA)
Beijing is eager to tap into the Arctic's abundant resources and take advantage of shipping lanes that will open as sea ice recedes. But it will need to muscle into the region first. ...
TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Preview Some FREE Worldview Articles Below:
• The Geopolitics of the United States, Part 1: The Inevitable Empire
• The Geopolitics of Rare Earth Elements
• Russia Takes on Its Demographic Decline
• Murder in Mexico: What's the Danger to an American Tourist?
• Espionage and LinkedIn: How Not to Be Recruited As a Spy
• Why the S-400 Missile is Highly Effective — If Used Correctly
• The Geopolitics of Rare Earth Elements
• Russia Takes on Its Demographic Decline
• Murder in Mexico: What's the Danger to an American Tourist?
• Espionage and LinkedIn: How Not to Be Recruited As a Spy
• Why the S-400 Missile is Highly Effective — If Used Correctly
Connected Content
Topics
Companies
Copyright © Stratfor Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.
