Geopolitics of the Arctic
Students will analyze the emerging geopolitical significance of the Arctic region, focusing on resource extraction, shipping routes, and territorial claims.
Key Questions
- Analyze how melting ice caps are transforming the geopolitical landscape of the Arctic.
- Evaluate the competing claims and interests of various nations in the Arctic region.
- Predict the environmental and indigenous impacts of increased economic activity in the Arctic.
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