Why the world's superpowers are racing to control the Arctic - BBC World Service
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Tensions are rising at the top of the world as the Arctic warms faster than anywhere else on earth. Click here to subscribe to our channel ππ½ https://bbc.in/3VyyriM Russia and NATO have increased their military presence in the region, China is expanding its influence, and countries are vying for resources the melting ice may reveal. Here we explain five reasons why the Arctic has become one of the worldβs most hotly contested regions. 00:00 Why are tensions high in the Arctic? 00:58 What countries are in the Arctic Circle? 02:27 How Russiaβs invasion of Ukraine affects the Arctic 03:54 Why does Donald Trump want Greenland? 04:29 Russia and Chinaβs partnership 06:28 How climate change is affecting shipping routes 07:47 What resources are there in the Arctic? 08:44 Global interest in the Arctic Watch more of our explainers here ππ½ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz_B0PFGIn4fbmNPr-V3sl3lZ5NRNv72l Watch more documentaries from across BBC World Service here ππ½ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz_B0PFGIn4fADt3h_U2SOWErIq-xtXPD ---------------- This is the official BBC World Service YouTube channel. If you like what we do, you can also find us here: Instagram ππ½ https://www.instagram.com/bbcworldservice Twitter ππ½ https://twitter.com/bbcworldservice Facebook ππ½ https://facebook.com/bbcworldservice BBC World Service website ππ½ https://www.bbc.co.uk/worldserviceradio Thanks for watching and subscribing! #BBCWorldService #WorldService #arctic #arcticsecurity #arctictravel
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