The StreamGlobal warming is thawing the Arctic and igniting a high-stakes race for the riches beneath its ice.Global warming is heating up the Arctic, and global powers like the United States, Russia and China are manoeuvring to stake a claim to the resources under its melting ice. Some experts say the region, once known as an exception – an island of international cooperation in the midst of geopolitical struggles – is becoming the site of a second cold war.Presenter: Stefanie DekkerGuests: Pavel Devyatkin – nonresident fellow at the Quincy InstituteMiyuki Qiajunnguaq Daorana – Indigenous rights and climate activistPetra Laiti – Saami Council project coordinatorPublished On 16 Jan 2026
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FRI · 2026-01-16 · 19:30 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0116-7977
NSR-2026-0116-7977News Report·EN·National Security
Who owns the Arctic?
As of January 16, 2026, the Arctic is experiencing a geopolitical shift due to global warming and the thawing of its ice. Nations including the United States, Russia, and China are competing to secure access to the Arctic's resources.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-01-16 · 19:30 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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As of January 16, 2026, the Arctic is experiencing a geopolitical shift due to global warming and the thawing of its ice. Nations including the United States, Russia, and China are competing to secure access to the Arctic's resources. This competition is raising concerns that the region, previously known for international cooperation, is becoming a new arena for geopolitical conflict. Experts and Indigenous activists are observing these developments, highlighting the potential impact on Indigenous rights and the environment. The situation is driven by the increasing accessibility of resources previously locked under ice due to climate change.
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Global warming is thawing the Arctic.
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Global powers are manoeuvring to stake a claim to resources under the Arctic ice.
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The Arctic was once known as an island of international cooperation.
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The Arctic is becoming the site of a second cold war.
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indigenous rights
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