🇷🇺 🇳🇴 Will Russia Conquer the Arctic: Tensions Rising.

Russia's militarization of the Arctic and partnership with China intensify tensions with NATO over strategic areas like Svalbard and the crucial GIUK Gap. With vast Arctic resources at stake and the ongoing impact of the Ukraine war on Russia's ambitions, could these developments ignite a great Northern war?

00:00 - Introduction: Imagining Conflict in the Arctic
00:42 - Svalbard: A Potential Flashpoint Between NATO and Russia
01:14 - The Strategic Importance of Svalbard and Russian Activities
02:40 - Russia's Militarization of the Arctic
04:58 - The GIUK Gap: Strategic Choke Point and NATO's Response
07:08 - Russia's Arctic Alliances with China
08:13 - Impact of the Ukraine War on Russia's Arctic Ambitions
10:09 - The Arctic's Rich Resources and Future Tensions
11:27 - Conclusion: Could Svalbard Ignite a Great Northern War?

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