The Arctic is no longer a distant place of cold and danger, visited by few but mythologized by many. It is a vital front in the world of modern geopolitics and a prize that major world powers now hunger for.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Canada has one option and that is to build an Arctic empire and fully integrate the region into the country. The resources, land, and strategic importance of the vast area cannot be passively surrendered without an effort to secure it for Canada.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The region is coveted by the U.S., Russia and China{ai:summary}The Arctic has transformed into a crucial geopolitical arena, attracting the interest of major world powers. Canada must actively pursue the development of an Arctic empire to secure its resources and strategic significance, rather than allowing it to be compromised.#foreignaffairs

Geoff Russ: Canada needs an Arctic empire no matter the cost

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