Thalia Presents: Robert Habeck: Arctic Meltdown—Rethinking the World

A Journey to the Far North and into the Future of World Politics

Where eternal ice once marked the boundaries of civilization, the future of our security is now being decided. Arctic warming—which is progressing four times faster than the global average—is causing the ice to melt and sparking international rivalries: interests that are being ruthlessly pursued.

Robert Habeck outlines the history of the Arctic—including its exploitation by Denmark—tells the stories of the people who live there, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at global politics. He analyzes the American claim to Greenland, describes Russia’s aggressive return to the “Red Arctic,” explains China’s push for the “Polar Silk Road”—and examines what the race for new trade routes and massive reserves of natural resources means for the rules-based world order.