21. Geopolitics of the Arctic: Russia & Climate Change with ESA's Mark Drinkwater (serie Wereldorde)

The #Arctic is one of the most rapidly changing parts of the world, and this series from the European Space Agency explores the geopolitics and climate change involved. You'll learn about the new cold war between the United States and Russia, as well as the scientific advancements that are being made in the Arctic.

In this podcast, Rajeev Lachmipersad, Michel Michaloliákos and ESA head Mark Drinkwater share their views on the #geopolitics of the polar regions. What will the consequences be of climate change and the Arctic opening up?

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To be on the program:

1. Welcome to Mark Drinkwater, Head of Science at ESA (00:00)

2. Why does the ESA exist on Earth and in the universe? (06:44)

3. Does the ESA also have military and geopolitical goals? (11:40)

4. How is the Arctic changing and opening up? (15:30)

5. What are the consequences of the Arctic opening up? (21:32)

6. The scientific balancing act in the new Cold War (31:18)

7. Significant effects of the new Cold War (38:16)

8. Geopolitics of the Arctic during the old Cold War (41:12)