Global warming is melting the Arctic, and a high-stakes race is underway for the riches beneath its ice.
Global warming is warming the Arctic, and world powers such as the United States, Russia and China are maneuvering to lay claim to the resources beneath its melting ice. Some experts say the region, once known as an island of international cooperation amid geopolitical conflicts – is becoming the site of a second Cold War.
Presenter: Stephanie Decker
Guest:
Pavel Devyatkin – non-resident fellow at the Quincy Institute
Miyuki Qiajunnguaq Daorana – Indigenous rights and climate activist
Petra Laiti – Sami Council Project Coordinator
Published on January 16, 2026