In this course, you will learn how the changing Arctic environment is tied to the growing economic and strategic importance of the North. After setting the stage through a review of the peoples of the Arctic and how they are dealing with change, Arctic governance, economies national defense, attention turns to marine use of the Arctic, oil and gas exploration, mining, fisheries and tourism. The course ends with a survey of recent Arctic events. Learning Objectives: Articulate the drivers of the growing economic and strategic importance of the Arctic in the context of the environmental changes unfolding in the region, governance, and geopolitics. Identify the impacts of the changing Arctic, both positive and negative, on the peoples of the North.
Great professor, interesting material. Glad I took this course!
Not as good as the first two. More moralism here. But still useful info. Another broken video.
Excellent Course !!! very informative .. and the instructors really knowledgeable and helpful ...
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I have lived in Africa and currently in India, pursuing Petroleum engineering, my dream place is to work in the Arctic region, this course has really helped me to know the vivid picture of what I have been craving for, indeed there are a lot of good opportunities and resources the Arctic provide for the entire, take the course and experience the knowledge I have gained
Very interesting to u understand the implications, interactions and connections among the different players.
Excellent Course !!! very informative .. and the instructors really knowledgeable and helpful ...
Great professor, interesting material. Glad I took this course!
For all. worth taking. Great instructor.
excellent course. Enjoyed immensely.
It was very interesting!
The Professor was great
Not as good as the first two. More moralism here. But still useful info. Another broken video.
I was to unenroll