Antarctica’s Strategic Importance: Climate, Resources, Geopolitics, and the Future of the Global Commons (2026 Update)

Introduction: Antarctica Has Become a Strategic Frontier of the 21st Century For much of modern history, Antarctica was viewed as a remote scientific wilderness—isolated, frozen, and largely disconnected from the geopolitical struggles shaping the rest of the world. That perception is rapidly changing. Between 2025 and 2026, Antarctica has emerged as one of the most…

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