Ladywriter 7,783 Report post Posted January 30, 2009 At Arctic summit, he sees need to defuse conflicts over energy, sea routes REYKJAVIK, Iceland - An Arctic thaw will open up sea routes and competition for lucrative energy reserves in a multinational scramble sure to pose new security threats, NATO's chief said Thursday.NATO commanders and lawmakers meeting in Iceland's capital said a military presence in the region will eventually be needed as standoffs between powerful nations unfold. "I would be the last one to expect military conflict — but there will be a military presence," NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer told delegates. "It should be a military presence that is not overdone, and there is a need for political cooperation and economic cooperation." ... as if there was any doubt we would be fighting over whats left.... Look at the flowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
