Militaries vie for Arctic edge as ice cap melts
Christian Science Monitor
By Arctic standards, the region is already buzzing with military activity, and experts believe that will increase significantly in the years ahead. By Eric Talmadge, Associated Press / April 16, 2012 This undated handout photo provided by NOAA shows …
The new cold war: Militaries vie for control of ArcticFox News
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Begich hosts Arctic deep-water port roundtable discussion
Cordova Times
by – Increased interest in Arctic waters, ranging from shipping traffic, oil and gas development, and tourism to research, prompted Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska to convene an Arctic deep-water port roundtable discussion April 9 on the University of …

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Putin sees arctic oil, gas potential
UPI.com
Putin said deposits on the continental shelf, primarily in the arctic regions, are strategic interests that must be exploited responsibly and efficiently. "We have therefore decided to fully cancel export duties for the new shelf projects," he said.
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The new cold war: Militaries eying Arctic resources
Fox News
19, 2011: Crew members look out from the USS Connecticut, a Sea Wolf-class nuclear submarine, after it surfaced through ice in the Arctic Ocean. The US and other countries are building up their military presence in the Arctic to help exploit its riches …
Military Powers Beef Up Arctic PresenceWall Street Journal
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China, seeking a voice in Arctic affairs, says it has Swedish support for …
Washington Post
BEIJING — China has the support of Sweden to become a permanent observer at the eight-member Arctic Council, part of Beijing's plan to seek a more active role in the region, a deputy Chinese foreign minister said Monday.
China seeking to expand role in ArcticBangkok Post

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World's armies circle as Arctic warms to reveal untapped supplies of oil and gas
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US Navy safety swimmers stand on the deck of the Virginia class submarine USS New Hampshire after it surfaced through thin ice during exercises underneath ice in the Arctic Ocean north of Prudhoe Bay, Alaska March 19, 2011.
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Off The Fence braves the Arctic for Discovery series
Televisual
Off The Fence has been commissioned by Discovery Networks Western Europe to produce Wildest Arctic (4×60'), which explores from the Taiga forests and Tundra plains to the Arctic Circle and Iceland. The series is the latest instalment of the Wildest …
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Russia to set up Arctic frontier posts
RT
Russia plans to establish twenty new Arctic border posts to control its Northern frontier and the Northern Sea Route. Some 15-20 border guards will be stationed at each location to monitor the situation and take part in rescue operations if necessary, …
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