Who owns the Arctic?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 16, 2026 at 08:30 PM

Who owns the Arctic?

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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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Quincy Institute 40% Saami Council 40% Pavel Devyatkin 50% Stefanie Dekker 50% Miyuki Qiajunnguaq Daorana 50% Petra Laiti 50% Russia 70% China 70% United States 70% Arctic ×595%

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global warming 90% arctic melting 80% arctic resources 80% indigenous rights 70% climate change 70% geopolitics 60% climate activism 50%

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Negative

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85%

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Arctic

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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