Abstract:w Climate change is making the Arctic region-and its expected natural resources-more accessible. Overlapping claims by the five Arctic littoral states-Canada, Denmark, Norway, Russia and the United States-have led to fears of future conflict in the region. In recent years all five countries have included increased protection of Arctic territories and claims in their defence policies. All five have also started to increase their military presences and capabilities in the Arctic region by acquiring Arctic-specif… Show more
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