Greenland’s Not the Only Place in the Arctic Where a Fight for Control Is Brewing

Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago near the North Pole governed by a unique international treaty, is experiencing a shift in geopolitical dynamics. Norway is asserting greater control over Svalbard by restricting foreign influence, including limiting voting rights, blocking land sales, and tightening regulations on foreign researchers. These actions are raising concerns from allies who argue Norway is overstepping the treaty's limitations. Norway defends its actions as necessary to protect its Arctic territory from potential hostile powers amidst increasing global competition for resources and influence in the region. This situation mirrors broader tensions in the Arctic, exemplified by past interest in Greenland, as nations vie for control in a rapidly changing environment.

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