Pressure on global chokepoints drives Asia's increased use of Arctic Trade Routes
- Posted on September 17, 2026
- By NPR
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Pressure on global chokepoints drives Asia's increased use of Arctic Trade Routes
Asian nations began pilot voyages over a decade ago to find routes to Europe and the Middle East that were faster and less vulnerable to chokepoints. The ongoing war has added impetus to those efforts.