@whatmatterstoday: Why is Europe suddenly so concerned about the Arctic? The EU has unveiled a new strategy to strengthen security in the region. Its plans include protecting underwater cables, improving maritime surveillance and expanding icebreaker capacity. The Arctic is warming almost four times faster than the global average. Retreating ice is changing access to northern waters. Meanwhile, Russia is expanding its military presence, and China is pursuing its own strategic interests. Climate change is transforming the Arctic — and making it increasingly important to global geopolitics. #Arctic #EU #Russia #China #Geopolitics

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Thursday 22 October 2026 17:51:55 GMT