A New U.S. - Russian Cold War Over The Arctic?

U.S. Navy divers on the deck of the USS New Hampshire after it surfaced in the Arctic Ocean north of Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, in March 2011. (Lucas Jackson/Reuters)

US And Russia Stir Up Political Tensions Over Arctic -- The Guardian

Heavy-hitting US politicians enter debate about the future of the far north, fuelling concerns about a new cold war.

The seventh ministerial meeting of the Arctic Council in May looked set be a mundane affair, with its focus on signing a new search-and-rescue agreement and handover of the chairmanship to Sweden.

But the atmosphere in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, was electrified by the first visit to such a forum by the United States, courtesy of the secretary of state, Hillary Clinton, secretary of the interior Ken Salazar, and a host of other heavy-hitters.

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More News On Increase In Tensions Over The Arctic

Rush for Arctic's resources provokes territorial tussles -- The Guardian
Russia to submit Arctic claim to U.N. next year -- Reuters
Russia bids to expand Arctic border to seek gas -- AFP
Russia to file proposal to UN in 2012 for Arctic shelf borders extension -- RIA Novosti
Russia ups stakes in Arctic race -- The Telegraph
Russia concerned by NATO, Asian states' activities in Arctic -- RIA Novosti
Russia launches Arctic expedition, beefs up military presence -- Montreal Gazette/Post Media News