The thawing of the arctic shelf and surrounding ice is the main focus of a gathering today of NATO commanders and other lawmakers from alliance nations. Of particular concern is the risks to security that the thawing ice proposes. The main concern is that the area may see a standoff between the various nations who are all laying claim to a piece of the Arctic. The melting of the ice making travel to the area easier coupled with the gas and oil reserves has many thinking that a conflict will be inevitable. more »