The High North - important and overlooked?

In this episode of The World of Intelligence, I discuss the strategic significance of the High North, or Arctic region, alongside my cohost Shaun Corbett and special guest James Rand from Janes. We explore how climate change is opening new trade routes and the implications of untapped natural resources, including rare earth minerals and hydrocarbons. As global interest escalates, particularly from nations like China and Russia, we examine the potential for territorial disputes, military buildup, and the unique challenges of operating in such a harsh environment. Join us as we illuminate why the High North deserves closer scrutiny and what indicators may signal rising tensions in this geopolitically critical area.