Tipping Points in the Arctic

The Arctic is a vast and complicated region that has been relatively isolated from increasing tensions in other parts of the world. Rising temperatures and declining sea ice levels could increase competition for natural resources, especially gas and oil, and make possible new shipping routes. Russia claims a large extended continental shelf that reaches as far as the North Pole, and it is increasing its military footprint in the Arctic region.

In this Events @ RAND podcast, a panel of experts discuss several potential economic, environmental, and political "game changers" that could affect strategic decisions in the Arctic region.

Featured Speakers

Warren Olney. Photo courtesy of KCRW

Warren Olney (moderator)

Host and Executive Producer of the nationally syndicated Public Radio International program To the Point and the KCRW local affairs show Olney in L.A.

William Courtney

William Courtney

Adjunct Senior Fellow, RAND Corporation; Executive Director, RAND Business Leaders Forum

Abbie Tingstad

Abbie Tingstad

Physical Scientist, RAND Corporation; Professor, Pardee RAND Graduate School

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