| ID | 080851 |
| Title Proper | Arctic meltdown |
| Other Title Information | the economic and security implications of global warming |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Borgerson, Scott G |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Thanks to global warming, the Arctic icecap is rapidly melting, opening up access to massive natural resources and creating shipping shortcuts that could save billions of dollars a year. But there are currently no clear rules governing this economically and strategically vital region. Unless Washington leads the way toward a multilateral diplomatic solution, the Arctic could descend into armed conflict |
| `In' analytical Note | Foreign Affairs Vol. 87, No.2; Mar-Apr 2008: p63-77 |
| Journal Source | Foreign Affairs Vol. 87, No.2; Mar-Apr 2008: p63-77 |
| Key Words | Global Warming ; Armed Conflict ; Natural Resocures ; Security |