NATO: Climate change can have security implications for the Arctic
NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen believes climate change and new access to energy resources in the Arctic will increase competition in this part of the world. He calls for engagement with Russia to reduce security tensions.
- In a few years’ time, polar sea routes will be open to navigation. We will see new access to energy resources and it will increase competition in this part of the world. That might lead to conflict, he said in an interview on Wednesday, New York Times reports.
Rasmussen said he was prepared to discuss a proposal from Russian President Dmitry Medvedev for a new security architecture in Europe.
The former Danish prime minister calls for an “open-minded and unprecedented dialogue” with Russia to reduce security tensions in Europe and confront common threats. - We should engage Russia and listen to Russian positions, said Rasmussen who has made boosting ties with Russia a top priority since taking office.
