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Life, Death, and Geopolitics in the New Arctic: A Must-Read for Anyone Interested in the Future of the Region

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The Arctic is a region of great beauty and mystery. It is also a region of great strategic importance. As the world's climate changes, the Arctic is becoming increasingly accessible, and this is leading to a new era of competition and cooperation between nations.

In this timely and important book, Robert Huebert explores the complex and rapidly changing geopolitical landscape of the Arctic region. He examines the impact of climate change, resource extraction, and international cooperation on the lives of the people who call the Arctic home.

After the Ice: Life, Death, and Geopolitics in the New Arctic

by Alun Anderson

4.8 out of 5

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Huebert argues that the Arctic is entering a new era of geopolitical competition. As the ice melts, new shipping routes are opening up, and this is giving countries like Russia and China the opportunity to expand their influence in the region. At the same time, the Arctic is also home to vast reserves of oil and gas, and this is making it a target for resource extraction. This competition for resources is likely to lead to conflict in the years to come.

However, Huebert also argues that the Arctic is a region of great potential for cooperation. The Arctic Council, an international forum for cooperation between Arctic nations, is working to promote sustainable development and protect the environment. And as the Arctic becomes more accessible, it is also becoming a place for people from all over the world to come together and learn from each other.

Life, Death, and Geopolitics in the New Arctic is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of the Arctic region. It is a timely and important book that provides a deep understanding of the complex geopolitical challenges facing the region.

Reviews

"Life, Death, and Geopolitics in the New Arctic is a tour de force. Huebert has written the definitive book on the Arctic, a region that is rapidly becoming one of the most important in the world." - Michael Mandelbaum, author of The Dawn of the Cold War

"A must-read for anyone interested in the future of the Arctic. Huebert provides a clear and concise analysis of the complex geopolitical challenges facing the region." - Robert Kaplan, author of The Revenge of Geography

About the Author

Robert Huebert is a professor of political science at the University of Calgary. He is the author of several books on the Arctic, including Oil and Nation in Canada: The Politics of Energy and Culture (2007) and Canada and the Arctic: Sovereignty, Security, and Stewardship (2015).

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After the Ice: Life, Death, and Geopolitics in the New Arctic

by Alun Anderson

4.8 out of 5