Maritime Futures
The Arctic and the Bering Strait Region
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, International, International Security, International Relations
| Author: | Heather A. Conley, Matthew Melino, Andreas Østhagen | ISBN: | 9781442280342 |
| Publisher: | Center for Strategic & International Studies | Publication: | November 17, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Center for Strategic & International Studies | Language: | English |
| Author: | Heather A. Conley, Matthew Melino, Andreas Østhagen |
| ISBN: | 9781442280342 |
| Publisher: | Center for Strategic & International Studies |
| Publication: | November 17, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Center for Strategic & International Studies |
| Language: | English |
Significant diminishment of the Arctic ice cap is propelling the advent of a new, blue water ocean and, with it, new commercial and economic opportunities. Abundant natural and mineral resources, as well as rich fishing stocks, encourage Arctic and non-Arctic nations to explore these resources through the enhanced use of Arctic maritime transportation routes, which connect geographically distant economies more directly. As a result, the evolving commercial dynamics of Arctic international shipping—both destinational and transshipment—are beginning to change. Once considered dangerous and noncommercial, Arctic shipping routes such as the Northern Sea Route are increasingly scrutinized as potential economical alternatives to some of the world’s most popular maritime passages.
Significant diminishment of the Arctic ice cap is propelling the advent of a new, blue water ocean and, with it, new commercial and economic opportunities. Abundant natural and mineral resources, as well as rich fishing stocks, encourage Arctic and non-Arctic nations to explore these resources through the enhanced use of Arctic maritime transportation routes, which connect geographically distant economies more directly. As a result, the evolving commercial dynamics of Arctic international shipping—both destinational and transshipment—are beginning to change. Once considered dangerous and noncommercial, Arctic shipping routes such as the Northern Sea Route are increasingly scrutinized as potential economical alternatives to some of the world’s most popular maritime passages.
