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The New Colonies: Beijing Eyeing Domination in Antarctica

China is increasing activities in Antarctica and everyone is watching closely to see whether the Asian nation will seek to lay a claim in the region. Doing so would not only violate the Antarctic Treaty, but it could also trigger a global conflict where major world powers rush in to secure a part of Antarctica ...

Max Lu

A Chinese ship in Antarctica.

Will the World Go to War for Antarctica?

The increasing involvement of China and Russia in Antarctica is reportedly making the Australian government nervous. Both countries seem less interested in safeguarding the marine ecosystem of the continent than pushing forward their militaristic interest in the region. Why the interest in Antarctica? Australia’s scientific community had warned the government last year about the country’s ...

Armin Auctor

Antarctica mountains and icebergs.