Arctic
Canada faces a likelihood of increased Arctic activity
With this summer having been the hottest on record in the Arctic, retreating sea ice presents challenges for Canada
CanadaArctic neighbours will approach Russia cautiously
Arctic stability is at a critical juncture as competition intensifies over shipping routes and natural resources
ArcticCanada may need to move Arctic issues up the agenda
Some recent developments have underlined the challenges that Canada faces in securing its sovereignty in the Arctic
CanadaAsia-Pacific powers will cooperate against China’s BRI
Japan and the United States are stepping up cooperation in implicit competition with China’s Belt and Road
ChinaUS attention will shift to the Arctic
Washington is increasingly concerned over threats and opportunities in the Arctic
United StatesErdogan’s ambitions will strain EU ties further
Rising tensions with France over Libya are just one of several irritants in Turkey’s relations with world powers
TurkeyRussian eco-disaster may dilute calls for softer rules
An oil spill that raised questions about environmental regulation follows industry calls for softer rules
Russia