Ch16 Maritime Risk Intelligence

The Northern Sea Route: shorter on paper, harder in practice

As Arctic sea ice retreats, the idea of a viable shipping corridor between Europe and Asia via the Arctic is moving from theory to operational planning.

US, Russia and China seek edge as battle for Arctic heats up

The top U.S. and Russian diplomats will meet for the Arctic Council this week amid growing alarm in Washington over Moscow's ramped-up military activity and Beijing's pursuit of shipping lanes in the..