Breaking the Ice: The Effects of Climate on Arctic Accessibility & Strategic Capability

Authors

• Parker J. Peterson, Brigham Young UniversityFollow
• Frank DeVito, Brigham Young UniversityFollow
• Alex Guglielmo, Brigham Young UniversityFollow

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Keywords

arctic, climate, security, trade, supply chain, carbon, military, ice extent, greenland

Abstract

Arctic sea ice has declined steadily since 1978, reshaping global shipping routes, military postures, and indigenous communities. Reduced ice extent expands access to the Northern Sea Route and Arctic resources while correlating with increased military activity. These changes accelerate economic opportunity but outpace governance, threatening Indigenous wellbeing and regional stability.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Peterson, Parker J.; DeVito, Frank; and Guglielmo, Alex, "Breaking the Ice: The Effects of Climate on Arctic Accessibility & Strategic Capability" (2026). FHSS Mentored Research Conference. 385.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/fhssconference_studentpub/385

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2026-04-11

Language

English

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Geography

University Standing at Time of Publication

Junior

Course

GEOG 304

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