The Arctic is rapidly becoming a global hotspot for military and economic competition. With melting ice opening strategic shipping routes like the Northwest Passage, the United States is eyeing the region for resource extraction and geopolitical influence. But how did America's Arctic ambitions begin? WION's Principal Correspondent Sidharth MP traces the story back to Alaska — a former Russian territory that changed the course of U.S. Arctic strategy.

Inside Alaska, once a Russian territory | Decoding America’s Arctic ambitions

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Inside Alaska, once a Russian territory | Decoding America’s Arctic ambitions