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Arctic geopolitical competition

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Latest: Russia shifts Arctic development model toward China amid Western sanctions

The European Union has introduced a new Arctic security strategy, shifting focus from its 2021 policy toward prioritizing defense, resilience, and maritime security. This strategy includes the establishment of a Maritime

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Russia and China expand Arctic trade and oil routes

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Latest: Northern Sea Route cargo volumes projected to reach record 40 million tons

By late August 2026, China transitioned from seasonal testing to launching its first regular container trade route through the Arctic. Authorized by the Kremlin, Sea Legend established weekly departures through early Oct

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Arctic geopolitical and maritime competition

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Latest: Russia and China strengthen Arctic maritime cooperation

The melting of polar ice is transforming the Arctic into a critical zone for geopolitical and economic competition. New shipping lanes, such as the Northern Sea Route, are becoming practical alternatives to traditional m

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South Korea Arctic shipping route trials

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Latest: South Korean vessel completes Arctic shipping pilot voyage

South Korea has completed a government-led pilot round-trip voyage via the Northern Sea Route (NSR) using the container vessel PanStar Acro. The 49-day journey from Busan to Europe and back covered approximately 16,385 n

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