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Geopolitical power play in Arctic shipping
The Northeast Passage and the Northwest Passage could become important transit pathways between the Atlantic and the Pacific. In the past, thick ice prevented navigation for most of the year, but recently the routes have become accessible during the summer (source: macpixxel for GIS)
General info
What's inside
- There is growing interest in Arctic shipping routes
- Rising military tension is becoming problematic
- The Arctic Council could offer a mediating platform
Who will benefit?
- Report is targeted to the decision makers in cross country manufacturing – suppliers, manufacturers, logistics.
- Also considered useful for the administrative university facilities, to better understand the possible effects of current decisions.
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