"Additionally, 22% of the world’s undiscovered oil and gas reserves are believed to lie beneath the Arctic ice—ice that could dramatically shrink or even disappear within the next two decades." #ArcticFront

"Russia’s efforts to increase its influence in the region stem from two primary motives: logistics and resources. The Arctic shipping route is twice as fast for transporting goods from China to Europe compared to the Suez Canal." #ArcticFront

"The island hosts an airstrip capable of supporting aviation operations, as well as port infrastructure suitable for various types of vessels." #ArcticFront

"One of the key provisions of the Svalbard Treaty is the prohibition of military bases on the archipelago. Russian State Duma member Andrey Gurulyov has openly called for establishing military facilities on Svalbard." #ArcticFront

"Wars mean endogroups, strategic alliances and being prepared to defend yourself." #ArcticFront #CdnPoli

"We also need military spending, a weapons industry and a strong economy if we expect anyone to form an alliance with us. None of us want to be spending money, resources or time on this, but we are in a war and we need to act like it." #ArcticFront #CdnPoli

"The countries bordering the Arctic are all European except Greenland, which has a special EU relationship, and the US. We clearly need European alliances." #ArcticFront #CdnPoli