Reddit reviews The Future History of the Arctic

> supportive the populations the countries participating in the sanctions currently are of the whole "Russia is evil, lets sanction them" narrative.
> For example in Canada's case, I would estimate that Harper is more alike to an over-eager but small dog trying to pull that sleigh by itself with no motivation by US required.

That's largely to do with conflict over oil and gas rights in the arctic continental shelf. IIRC a couple years back the Russians planted a flag on the sea floor at the north pole. It's also the subtext to the conflict over the fancy new fighter jets the Conservatives have been trying to purchase and whether or not they are as capable or effective as the current F18s. To a lesser extent Canada is at odds with the US over this as the Americans slice of the arctic circle is a tiny little strip north of Alaska

Buuuttt no one talks about arctic sovereignty, including poli sci policy wonks like myself. The Future History of the Arctic by Charles Emmerson is a good read if you're into the climate change/energy resources/environmental intersections of foreign policy in the far north. ^(sorry but I never get to talk about this)

haven't had time to read (outside of my field) in a while. next book on this list is this one