Military cooperation drives Arctic affairs, not security issues
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Activity in the Arctic has been gradually increasing for the last few years for such things as adventure tourism, shipping exploration and resource exploitation. The opportunities in the region have caused a number of nations to take note, not just those eight Arctic states but also those including Japan, China, and South Korea, as the benefits of quicker shipping routes and access to natural resources becomes more evident. The number of nations seeking Observer Status at the Arctic Council ha...
