Geoffrey Kemp's blog

China’s Maritime Quarrels Are a Cause for Concern

Posted May 17, 2012 By Geoffrey Kemp, Philip Andrews-Speed

International disputes over offshore resources are on the rise. From the Arctic to the Falkland Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean, quarrels over access rights for fish, minerals, oil, and natural gas are becoming increasingly heated and potentially violent, as detailed in the Transatlantic Academy’s recent report, The Global Resource Nexus .

The Race for Santa’s Backyard

Posted December 25, 2011 By Geoffrey Kemp, Tim Boersma, Nicholas S. Siegel

Global warming is causing Greenland’s glaciers and ice fields to melt. The extent of sea ice now found at the North Pole is decreasing year by year, and the huge permafrost areas of Russia and Canada are beginning to thaw. This has led to speculation that with the opening up of the Arctic, a scramble for its abundant resources may take place.