Europa își caută locul în cursa pentru Arctica. Rusia, China și SUA își dispută resursele și rutele nordice

Europe is strengthening its Arctic position amid growing strategic, military, and economic importance. The European Arctic Summit in Rovaniemi focused on security, infrastructure, and natural resources, with Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo leading discussions on a new EU Arctic strategy. The region is warming significantly faster than the rest of the planet, making it geopolitically crucial. Russia currently holds a dominant position, controlling the Northern Sea Route and modernizing its military bases. China is also expanding its influence, while the U.S. is increasing its Arctic operations. The EU plans investments in infrastructure and security, including icebreakers and satellite capabilities, but faces challenges such as limited status in the Arctic Council and ongoing energy ties with Russia. The summit's declaration highlights Russia as a long-term threat to Euro-Atlantic security and notes China's growing interest.