It's time to draw borders on the Arctic Ocean

Why Russia wants to own the North Pole.
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The ice in the Arctic is disappearing. Melting Arctic ice means new economic opportunities: trade routes in the Arctic ocean, and access to natural resources. Because of this, the Arctic nations are now moving to expand their border claims. Russia has shown that it’s the most ambitious, using a potent combination of soft power and military buildup to advance its agenda. They’ve said the Arctic is rightfully theirs.
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Vox Borders is a new international documentary series presented by Emmy-nominated videojournalist Johnny Harris. For this series, Johnny is producing six 10-15 minute documentaries about different borders stories from around the world.

[@Vox]

Here's the second Vox Borders episode. Being in the Arctic in the summer was an experience I'll never forget, 24 hours of sunlight per day was intense to say the least. Third documentary is coming next Tuesday! Sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date: www.vox.com/borders-email. Thanks everyone for following along this journey. And in case you missed it, here's the first episode: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aojZfJiPqtycnMU - Johnny

[@creatorlater5942]

n i c e

[@kunalcs5079]

Just make more of them!

[@npxox]

Vox I have been thinking this border series is amazing but your channel I find underrated so why don't you guys make like 30 second trailer of this and like make ad over KZbin 😅 just a thought 😉

[@jannike6149]

Just a great video as per usual, what languages do you speak?

[@milannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn]

kool

[@mancheaseskrelpher8419]

So when the world warms up so much that the northern ice cap shrinks away, we move in to find more oil. Humans never learn.

[@theMcWOPPER]

Manchease Skrelpher yeah we do. We will us the profit from the oil to invest in alternative forms of energy.

[@jxtime2188]

And you will clearly never learn grammar.

[@jmcfintona999]

Manchease Skrelpher northern countries will lose land if the ocean rises.

[@nevermind-he8ni]

Make every tourist bring one tray of ice cubes from home when they visit. They can use the ice cubes to rebuild the ice sheets. Problem solved.

[@user-iz3ns6vb2c]

u savage XD

[@krealyesitisbeta5642]

Environmental activists: “The ice caps are melting we must do something!” Arctic nations: “It’s free real estate.”

[@lakshyatadaga5187]

Literally lol

[@nate4477]

Your moms free real estate

[@arzen9835]

Foя thэ мotheяlanд!

[@Harwinder3551]

Concern: The ice is melting. USA: No Concern: Global warming is real. USA: No Concern: The world is ending. USA: No Concern: Oil reserves are uncovered. USA: ✈️✈️✈️ Let's go.

[@scottkrueger1906]

except the whole video was about how Russia is doing all that. Yea...the US is full of corruption and overprojection and rude and uneducated citizens. China has a lot of it's own awful stuff going on.....so does India....so does Europe....so does Russia. But all you can think about is how bad the US is. You need to diversify your ridicule my friend!

[@Harwinder3551]

Well that's not the whole truth. India has no history of invading foreign nations with the purpose of stealing their oil reserves, this credit goes to US. Besides, no other country boasts of being the father of world and interfere in someone's internal matters. So, if USA presents itself as the world leader then it should work on vital issues such as global warming. However, your president signed off the Paris agreement. Hats off to USA.

[@eugeniovincenzo1621]

@@Harwinder3551 There sure alot of Indians wanting to take pictures for money at Rome...

[@Harwinder3551]

@@eugeniovincenzo1621 ok, then what? Is it causing global warming?

[@eugeniovincenzo1621]

@@Harwinder3551 ...from tourist by tricking them...

[@jevinday]

I think it's cool that the UN meetings for the continental shelf limits are done by scientists and not diplomats. Maybe we should have more scientists and less politicians helping discuss issues like borders.

[@petergriff7624]

Dr. Zola approve your comment 😈

[@UNTHESUNTHESUNTHES]

You'd think that would actually help but it doesn't

[@supremebeing1244]

Politicians are con men who manipulated a saying for their liking.

[@ultron-5600]

waylon lewin Mexico, South America, and China have no claims to the ocean because they are not Nordic countries.

[@gabriellenicholls6712]

diplomats aren't politicians. the border dispute is often taken to the International Court of Justice. The exercising of government authority is based on Article 15 of UNCLOS.

[@CobaltBob]

Looks like Santa's about to get annexed. No more ice shelves means no more nice elves.

[@cryengine_x]

Al Gore predicted in 2008 the north pole would be ice free within five years. LOL

[@SocialistFinn1]

Santa lives in Lapland, Finland

[@halimceria]

Santa has already relocated its operation to China.

[@kostam.1113]

Santa is owned by Coca Cola. Coca Cola headquarters are in Atlanta, Georgia so Santa is in USA.

[@nipsnaps22]

McDonald Trumpepe SUOMI MAINITTU TORILLA TAVATAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!!!!1!1!!!!!!!!

[@BanditRants]

Santa owns it.

[@assertivecunts2341]

BanditRants love your vids!

[@akm7463]

Santa Wears red What is red associated with? communism Karl Marx looks like santa Santa is karl marx ...

[@dianaciuff]

illuminati confirmed

[@ktelite]

ayyyy hahahaah 😂😂😂😂

[@zacharydemko1835]

+

[@siddharthchauhan754]

"There is enough in this world for everyone's need, not enough for anyone's greed" - Gandhi.

[@fritzvold9968]

after millions of Indians and Muslims were slaughtered during the partition of India, the UN made sure there were fewer mouths to feed. it's my fault. I'm sorry. - Gandhi

[@addy7138]

@@fritzvold9968 maybe you should say people rather than Indians and Muslims coz there are Muslims in India too similarly Hindus, Sikhs and few other minorities in Pakistan are also present it was a partition between 2 countries not 2 religion - Gandhi asked me to make correction

[@sahilarhan3236]

@@addy7138 India got Partitioned on religious grounds!

[@cookiedove659]

@@sahilarhan3236 Pakistan got partition on the basis of religion. Indian Constitution Assembly was also know as mini India because it represents all major religion and section of Indian society. These included Hindu , Muslim, Sikh and 30 members of Scheduled Classes. Have even studied 9th class because it was in my syllabus in 9 th class only.

[@sahilarhan3236]

@@cookiedove659 what are you insinuating? India got Partitioned on the basis of religion! Muslim League was worried about the future of Indian Muslims as they used to think Congress as a Hindu Organisation! They thought that muslim culture will be dominated by the Majority of Hindus! The Muslim League became insecure! When the Hindi Mahasabha also startrd calling for India as a Hindu Nation! Both Hindu Mahasabha and Muslim League decided to create two nations: One a Muslim Nation and one a Hindu nation P.S I teach history and political science to students

[@akyer8085]

Everyone else: Stop Global Warming! Northern Countries: -Secretly burn more coal to get that sweet artic region-

[@nicholasmoore6778]

@@anastacianikitina5080 There's nothing to freak over about atm. This is a serious problem, however. Countries can try to use the oils for different purposes but it's not likely. They are, countries, of course. They wanna make that sweet, sweet profit from the caps melting. Humans will never truly learn unless their consequences hit them in the face.

[@nicholasmoore6778]

@@johnperic6860 True dat! It's so hard to comment and agree with peeps on KZbin nowadays 😅 Fr lol

[@sairohit8201]

@@nicholasmoore6778 so true man

[@gamezone7518]

Pacha Mama oops an unidentified creature has appeared

[@miasmith3538]

if someones gonna own it i hope its iceland, norway, or greenland or something because they are the most environmentally friendly countries out if these

[@janicatorculas6677]

Sadly, according to this video, Iceland and Norway have already submitted their claims and have already been approved

[@johnwayne6647]

Give it all to Canada !!!!!!! The new British empire reborn

[@saracortes5231]

😂😂😂

[@couldbeanybody2508]

The sad thing is these are the least likely countries to own it. There not more powerful than russia or US. Although they are powerful european powers.

[@saracortes5231]

Nope they don’t

[@tkAmaee]

It’s fantastic that we can get this professional quality of video documentary on KZbin. Great work!

[@taiscott5104]

I agree. The amount of stuff you see on tv that isn't half as good as this production quality is nuts.

[@ignacio-5913]

Couldn't agree more

[@japzone]

I see more documentaries here on KZbin than I do on the History and Discovery channels.

[@nightmancometh9195]

I hope, with a 300 mil investment from NBC, CNN, and MSNBC

[@halstenthompson6618]

Tony Black they did get a 200 mil investment from nbc

[@CreatingAlong]

"we can only hope Russia plays by the rules" that did not age well

[@ManikMiner155]

Came to see if this was the top comment, was not dissapointed

[@mariokartpro7406]

fax

[@forrestunderwood3174]

Fun fact: They never have.

[@ivan3584]

@@forrestunderwood3174 fun fact america never have!

[@forrestunderwood3174]

@@ivan3584 Possibly so, but the USA is on the good side here.

[@PaunchyRobot]

3:37 ocean gate submarine gives off a different vibe now

[@domadordepollosmm]

The fact that someone can start seeing global warming (and the ice caps melting) as economically profitable is the biggest danger to the planet right now

[@IkeOkerekeNews]

Martin Menendez Dude, it's Russia.

[@cv4809]

Martin Menendez But it actually can be profitable

[@SkiDaBird]

It is for the 6-8 arctic nations though (unfortunately). Russia especially can have massive gains by opening up gas and oil resources, new trade routes connecting Asia, North America and Europe, and Russia will finally gain non-frozen Sea ports, which is a large reason for the aggression in the Ukraine and Syria.

[@ayapotato7429]

It is a danger for sure. Not as potent as US withdrawing from the Paris agreement and such, but still.

[@felixyes1911]

I swear

[@pester93]

World: no global warming! Arctic Nations: Yay trading routes!

[@lillyie]

how to make USA cooperate with climate change: tell them it makes Russia stronger

[@miko5742]

oil

[@wolverinelogan602]

Yeah 🤣🤣 Funny bitter awful but literally true as they would do anything to demean Russia

[@Lombwolf]

Random lady: muscular teeth

[@bman4267]

Lombwolf haha

[@andro6048]

😂

[@UniverseGOD2525]

The quality of content makes me guilty of watching this for free.

[@HappyCappy69]

me too xD

[@unknownz1238]

Guys we do pay for the videos we just have to watch the full ads in the videos

[@angdathief]

@@randomdude9135 he isn't complaining by what he is saying just simply stated we do pay them by watching ads

[@stakerul]

@waylon lewin what doest this mean and how is it related to the fact that this video is free?

[@james.8060]

@@stakerul you can support johnny on his own youtube channel

[@luciaf5626]

I freaking love that Lululemon is the sponsor for this show 😂 it makes no sense, but is also great

[@gregb869]

Lucia Fiorini it's because voxs audience demographic is a prime target for lululemon

[@MrAntieMatter]

What is that, anyway?

[@anonymousvlogger8608]

MrAntieMatter Lululemon is an overpriced clothing company that sells mostly active wear.

[@anonymousvlogger8608]

HeyDude 😂

[@cyguaj8859]

Lulu lemon is actually a pretty crooked company which is sad cause it come from my city

[@hdhil3137]

They are probably never going to stop regretting selling alaska to us

[@q0qcky753]

I don't think you educated yourself on the issue. They sold it because they'd rather have the Americans have than the British who were still in Canada. Please educate yourself on how and why the USA bought so much land and how they kicked Mexicans out of their own land that they were living in for generations.

[@volkanozkose5632]

Also I think it is the closed part of the USA to Russia. In addition there are lots of water reserves to suply USA. If I am wrong please correct me...

[@Madikon07]

col. yabhjd it's Spanish land

[@Madikon07]

It's the USA, not Alaska

[@madelinegolding4969]

4 years ago: We can only hope Russia continues to play by the rules All of us now: laughs nervously

[@ytc257]

Do you know Jesus is a messenger of God

[@winnerwinnerchickendinner8042]

The colour grading in all of this dude's videos is fantastic

[@borkykuklenko102]

#SaveSanta

[@blugill2273]

borkykuklenko102 santa going homeless soon if this continues

[@alveolate]

what if i told you... that santa's not real? O_O

[@ethanha8942]

Gregory Samuel Teo We all know that Santa's real. You hear those honking noises outside at night? That's just his reindeers talking.

[@airplaneplustrainguy8143]

borkykuklenko102 ok

[@MegaGamerboy112]

One like on his comment is one elf that will get saved, if it hits 1000 likes, Santa, mrs. claus, and the reindeer will also be saved

[@Randomvideos-yr6cc]

China : hey! arctic is our see our 15000yr old map.

[@User-nu6km]

US: There's oil in the the Arctic, well it needs some freedom.

[@pgtv14]

Random videos The arctic ocean has been part of China since ancient times!

[@bilibiliism]

I know its a joke, but china had not claim a single bit of arctic and doesnt seems going to. and china had not really used very old map to claim anything actually. thats israel.

[@user-fl9fp5vi7d]

bilibiliism they used "old" maps for SCS though, but I'm pretty sure they were made in the 2000s or something.

[@seta3664]

US : in order to secure the freedom of international trade route we we'll defend this ocean and also the oil of course

[@andrewlikestrains4138]

I find it really odd that politicians in the US are so concerned about Russia building military bases in the Arctic when the US has military bases all around the world.

[@TheBatugan77]

GivesAShit what you find odd?

[@IT-ov8rv]

USA didn't attack neighbors as russia did.

[@strider029]

@@IT-ov8rv Really? What about Cuba?

[@IT-ov8rv]

@@strider029 Really?) Are you comparing "Bay of Pigs Invasion" to non-democratic Cuba by USA in 61 and full military invasion to Moldova(1992), Georgia(1992/1993/2008), Ukraine(2014) and other by russia?

[@scinary7052]

@@strider029 You mean the same Cuba that was arming itself with Soviet nuclear weapons specifically there to strike us?

[@lupinearsenalALT]

Lululemon is the sponsor and Lululemon is a Canadian company. Hmmm... Canada is trying to send a message here.

[@dariakh1775]

Yeah, it's like there is a reason why this video is so biased. The Russian military bases shown here are all on the Russian territory. The US has more than 1000 military bases all over the world, far beyond its borders. This woman with her muscular teeth is just ridiculous, why is she so aggressive? Stop harassing Russians on Svalbard. People are just trying to earn money and have normal lives.

[@Petar_star]

@@dariakh1775 i agree with some points you said, but it is much complicated than that

[@MrRebman62]

Lululemon is overpriced crap clothing that is only purchased for statis!

[@sigmarizzlerking]

lupinearsenalALT Dats right suckas, we own dat big ocean, and also US does or shouldn’t get a claim on the Arctic because Alaska is Canada (I’m sorry to any good Americans)

[@odzieo]

All your continental shelf are belong to us

[@clairebarrett97]

probably my favourite vox series so far

[@paulcook7426]

11:35 "We can only hope that Russia continues to play by the rules" Watching this in 2022. Okay then!

[@demigekkie]

Omg this would literally be my dream job. I am an anthropologist and studying remote areas such as these, but also bringing them in bigger context with global politics, economics and social life would be absolutely my dream! I love the vox videos and all of them are so informative. They create a good understanding of complex problems in a easy to understand way. This makes it very accessible for everyone.

[@spinakker14]

This is a perfect example of why climate change won't be solved. When countries can gain so much from it, why would they do anything against it? Especially Russia, who is highly dependent on fossil fuels, and now it can get access to up to 30% of the reserves

[@SR-mi6jf]

spinakker14 it also perfectly explains why we could solve it. Instead of competing with Russia for oil and gas resources we could just switch to renewable energy. Of course this wouldn't solve the need for arctic transportation

[@spinakker14]

Steven Rosas well, the US just withdrew from the Paris agreement, and since the fossil fuel lobby is still very powerful there, I doubt they will do any meaningful change soon. But you are right. Renewable energy is the solution, and I'm hoping countries make the transition to it soon

[@ayapotato7429]

Countries in the Arctic region produce relatively little carbon emissions, compared with US for example. Norway and Canada in particular seem to be doing more to cut on carbon emissions than most other countries. So no, it is still very much possible to solve climate change, given that we all would be rational about it.

[@t.s.8893]

True. Same for Canada! Climate change means new resources up north, easier trade routes (mentioned already), being a key-player in a new era, and a warmer climate for us (only Vancouver would be the major city to be affected by rising sea levels, the majority of Canadians won't be affected). I understand how seasons would go extreme, and I still hope we fight it, but Canada doesn't have much to complain about if it kept happening!

[@jianfeng8667]

cuz boi when that arctic ice completely melts, figuring how to burn all the fossil fuel on hand would be that last thing humanity will have in mind. remember that ice doesn't just melt in one place when it melts, it will melt across the globe; then that stuff in movies won't be fiction no more, so humanity better see the reality and not the oil fantasy.

[@SpathaMagna]

"We can only hope that Russia continues to play by the rules." - Vox As much as I may think that the Russian government is territorial and aggressive, the notion that the US won't try to throw its weight around (especially under the Trump administration, where he wants to play king, and ignore the rules) is absurd. Try ending this video with, "We can only hope the arctic nations all act like neighbors rather than _polar_ opposites."

[@ValkisCalmor]

If Trump ever opposes Putin in any meaningful way I'll eat my shoe.

[@toddharig8142]

T

[@jordanv5676]

That ending tho👌👌👌

[@dandy-lions5788]

The US throwing around its weight would be a good thing, in this situation. Something to counter the Russians.

[@bogdanivchenko3723]

HomicidalDonut You must now, because after Syrian strikes Trump said against putin.

[@y0b0i]

Someone has to say this! The editing is GODLIKE!

[@vojtaklemperer2997]

so we are trying to stop global warming and ice melting meanwhile northern countries are planning to extract another oil when the ice finally melts?...

[@quocvietophu1627]

Yes

[@JohnMark-yh4br]

Yes, get it before it froze again.

[@perigosu8449]

Who are "WE"?

[@JohnMark-yh4br]

@@maazkalim Based scientific studies and historical records, every hundreds of years the climate changes dramatically from warmest to coldest and vice versa.

[@Kriscor01]

That would start another "cold" war

[@dr.strangelove431]

Kristian get out

[@humphrey4750]

Kristian leave

[@mastercleanseNOTdiet]

HAHAHAHahahahaa :-D made me laugh

[@QRSC-fh2ob]

Lol omg

[@Trotsky1981]

Polar bears are doomed.

[@stevesoup2552]

Michael Herman Polar bears are incredibly resilient to changing climates. Scientists believe the polar bear population is nearly three times larger than it was in 1970.

[@jolez_4869]

No, they need freedom.

[@lauramarini2207]

It's crazy how none of them seems to really care about what will happen with the environment when the Artic melt.

[@TikoRivera]

I love the Borders series and your journalistic filming approach is amazing man. I know this one is old but I haven't seen it. I usually keep my notifications up to date and patiently wait for every new episode!

[@DeshawnRawHoopla]

"Show its muscular teeth" 11:04 (-v-)

[@deeptoot1453]

LAUGHING TIL I'M CRYING EMOJO x45

[@yayjuiws4224]

SUPAHOTFIRE DESHAWN Gotta keep those teeth buff Because in Soviet Russia teeth brush you.

[@asrr62]

her eyebrows are terrible.

[@youranongirl]

😂

[@kylenoe2234]

My teeth can bench 500 lbs Idk what your point is lol

[@Turki811]

thank you human for finding another reason to start a war

[@disco1974ever]

For USA to start another war

[@JJ-zg7ug]

This episode explains why trump pulled USA out of paris accords ( for russia to gain more territory)

[@HeyHax]

Thank for Killing infidels

[@IkeOkerekeNews]

Turki811 Geopolitics.

[@andydavis3075]

If anything Russia is the bad guy here.

[@Asham00777]

Sea level rising, artic getting warm. Human: where is my oilll and gassss

[@MelShibson]

*Frozen ocean melts due to use of fossil fuels* "Oh look there's more fossil fuel here! Yippy!" Tf y'all

[@neet-noot573]

Tf is the oil going to do? Melt the melted ice?

[@harshitkumar5147]

@@neet-noot573 Melting ice is not the only side-effect of using coal.

[@seatofblack6032]

Tf you mean y’all I’m not a politic creating global warming

[@durchschnittlich]

Is there a list of the equipment used to make these videos? The images are so gorgeous 😍

[@TheCherryTrader]

ye and that puffy jacket, looks neat

[@Vox]

Yep! right here: facebook.com/JohnnyHarrisVox/videos/377351222684366/

[@TheCherryTrader]

but what about that orange jacket, that's fly as hell man

[@chromymcchrome279]

Also, men in yoga pants.

[@TheCherryTrader]

apparently im destined never to get that fly jacket

[@MarioMedoni]

It's funny how on a monument in Barentsburg is written "Communism is our goal".

[@disco1974ever]

Tourism? It's old. Historic.

[@HINRG14]

It's not very funny.

[@xander5506]

It's just M&Ms' in soviet russia cat scratch you

[@afistfulofvideos]

This was amazing thank you for doing this and educating!

[@legaltenderradfem]

Fantastic reporter/host! Good job, all your episodes are well done and enlightening!

[@CatholicPiccolo]

The world: WE ARE ALL SCRWED 🇨🇦🇮🇸🇷🇺🇬🇱🇳🇴: WE GOT THE MONEY

[@ejmuskdrums]

Wheel Big don’t forget 🇺🇸

[@gabrielaviannawerneck7513]

ejmuskdrums nahhh

[@kasper6161]

Use 🇩🇰 instead of 🇬🇱

[@MaesReverie]

@@ejmuskdrums the us wasn't part in this so that makes no sense

[@alex-op5ls]

@@jme7298 what do you mean?

[@christiansmith1793]

"Show its muscular teeth" 11:04

[@nekotamo5154]

What you don't exercise your teeth? Do you even lift?

[@Crispman_777]

Neko Tamo Tch'yah bruh!

[@samyty1530]

I came to the comment section to find this

[@mrjbexample]

She's a low key Bo Burnham fan

[@PowerPAOK]

She's lowkey pretty stupid imo - but I'd have to hear more from her. Her statements about Russia's policy of state capitalism being incompatible is. . . well maybe she needs glasses. I might recommend her my optometrist.

[@TheTDSingh]

Beautiful scenes. Great to get to see all this while it lasts.

[@insectbite1714]

NOOOOOOOOOOO

[@miteshjadhav]

Compliments for the effort. Very informative video. Keep up the good work.

[@AuthenTech]

That intro edit was fantastic! Well done whoever

[@fazluljubaid206]

Absolutely!

[@CumBrianFries]

Funny how the US's territorial ambition in the Arctic isn't mentioned in this video. Alaska is literally right there! If anyone has a history of not playing by the rules, it would be Uncle Sam.

[@johnwayne6647]

As we have. Learned through history There are no rules to conquest and empire building

[@jodyserrano2951]

Fawk Yu the only rule on geopolitics is not to lose

[@gamingislife3332]

And Russia

[@hastytkd5768]

the only reason we know about USA dirty tricks and don't know Russia's is because Russia is best at dirty tricks.

[@putikeswarasudarsono]

@@hastytkd5768 thanks to Russia, US has to think of what they're about to do

[@aggroash7717]

Seeing the oceangate submarine was really something...

[@newaccount7.8bviews3second8]

Didn't expect to see ocean gate at 3:38

[@Stollkeer]

It's funny how Americans get upset when a country that's not themselves is influencing a strategic part of the world

[@anthonycanela7832]

Ironic huh?

[@t.s.8893]

American Exceptionalism 101

[@nerthus4685]

Funny how if it were America doing this, you would be screaming and shouting about how evil we are.

[@hikazayanikushi9086]

I’m Canadian so I’m not in the sides in which you stated. I want Canada to get a lot of the Arctic they need

[@jesussaves8549]

The only one that sounds upset is you. You don't like Americans. This is an informative video not one to spread hate.

[@ShohruhSaidkarimov]

I do love and appreciate you guys for doing such meaningful work, to make this channel really popular and almost don’t miss any of new videos from you Vox Team 🙌🏻🙏🏻

[@brendo2005]

super interesting and well done. excellent reporter, one of my favourites

[@skinnypuppy3007]

Call me skeptical, but it doesn’t surprise me that the Russians living there were perhaps reluctant to talk politics to an American interviewer

[@johnbrown9181]

Not if they didn't want their words twisted out of shape, that is.

[@KalanTheDrummer]

I agree, they dont want trouble.

[@poliestotico]

I have encountered several russians that share this attitude when inquired about politics, and I am not north american

[@ricisebastiano]

I'd go with you being skeptical. Not everything revolves around politics. It's the same as asking the people who went as west as they possibly could in the Gold Rush era if they considered that the US's political ambitions had motivated them. They'd just tell you that they had money on their mind. You should approach topics as being critical rather than skeptical. I know, tiny semantic difference - but it's pretty important - since being critical puts more emphasis in the complexity of truth.

[@user-yj5ds9pd9o]

Holy sh.... I'm russian, living in Russia, we do care mostly about our on lives, than about crooked goverment we live with. Cos it's like a canser, we simply can't control it, for many reasons. I didn't see any fear in this people, they simply didn't care much.

[@epithet052]

"Russia has the most to gain from global warming" *Trump claims climate change is fake and try to accelerate warming* Huh.

[@MrCrashDavi]

America has a lot to gain from global warming too.

[@KoalGames360]

CrashDavi like puting Florida underwater

[@Justicex]

I caught that too.

[@xander5506]

Anima Manager russia would be a great ally for us to have

[@dflatt1783]

@Anima 'Evil Russian stereotype" ... Lol ... Putin is a James Bond villain.

[@alexia513]

This is fascinating and so well explained

[@adrianblade5145]

Your imagery always on point vox

[@traincrashcalum]

Thought it was also relevant to mention that Canada has recently ordered 12 new warships, consisting of primarily icebreakers for the arctic, drastically expanding their maritime fleet. Military exercises have also been run, and their Arctic military base, CFS Alert, has seen increased activity.

[@Marcopolo-pm8ty]

Yes! While I totally understand that Russia is showing a more aggressive look (because that's basically their trademark), I thought this went very easy on Canada which would benefit from this ocean at least as much as Russia. I'm a geologist living in Canada, and there's a lot of resources located in the arctic, ranging from gold, to diamond and oil. The cost of transportation from the arctic is very high, so only a few select deposit are actually economically viable. Having an access to the arctic ocean would be a game changer for the regions of Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. And don't go thinking that Canada is going to play nice and not get those resources even if they harm the environment, because they're currently extracting oil sands in Alberta ( Oil / Tar sands release a lot more CO2 into the atmosphere than traditional oil because they need much more energy to be processed).

[@hedgehog3180]

Recent is probably the key word. Good chance this video was recorded almost a year ago.

[@MushroomFrostys]

hedgehog3180 all the abroad footage is from the last 6 months, but the voice overs are from the last month or so. Doubt its changed, they simply decided to focus on Russia I guess.

[@vashappeninjas]

CaNadA wATEr u dOiN

[@Leo-pu2nw]

Vox likes to be slightly biased against Russia, but that's to be expected.

[@SuperLowkc]

why are governments more worried about their influence than the melting ice

[@schmurble2254]

Yeah, the answer is cash. A country like Russia does not care about the environment, because they make too much money on oil and natural gas.

[@ShokoFlow]

$$$$

[@toppie34]

Because global warming will probably not stop anytime soon, and thus this new area will become more valuable as the area around the equator will become uninhabitable. Pretty much thus securing their position as a future power and ensuring the survival of their people. Which is if you think about it the whole concern around global warming. Global warming will not end life on earth, but it might end the human race. Trust me, life will adapt and overcome, we just won't.

[@neeeeeck9005]

Because you are stupid, and governments are not. They can do nothing about melting ice. Global warming is not caused by humans. Global coolings and warmings have always been part of the earth's history.

[@halimceria]

because government is still there to run when there's no more ice. yes, the effect of climate change is bad, but seeing how people defying nature (coastal embankment, storm water management, sea water desalination plant, gmo foods), it's safe to say that the government and people is still going to exist.

[@lashachakhunashvili1399]

Inspiration for my Human Geography Master's thesis. Thank you, Vox! :)

[@anushraj3999]

Artic ocean: exists Artic nations: let's grab them all Santa living in North Pole :Am I joke to you

[@theunundunly5368]

Greenland will rise to power I mean Denmark.....

[@LuddeVinje]

The Svalbard treaty doesn't include the continental shelf around it. That's a part of the Norwegian economic zone.

[@MrCrashDavi]

interesting.

[@ginnybaumeister9561]

Wow...I can stop watching these episodes...could be an all-nighter....

[@harrycrisp3148]

i would argue the opposite. I would argue that a more effective way to prevent problems in the arctic and to help deal with climate change in the arctic would be to prevent nations from claiming land at all and to treat the arctic more similarly to antarctica. The borders series has proven how dangerous and harmful broders can potentially be if not managed properly. Love the show tho

[@LexElls]

Epic intro

[@kristensantamaria5746]

Thank you for these great videos where I learn things about far away places and their political issues. I love your BORDERS video series so far. Looking forward to next week.

[@YYYzzz9989]

Such a well researched video!

[@BrysonB-pp7yo]

Had to watch this for school but was really dope

[@EscapeLake]

this series is just amazing. Johnny really makes a great job telling the storyline. perfection! well done Vox.

[@taban6795]

This videography is breathtaking, johnny you killed it

[@Vaikisspwnz]

very high quality and awesome video

[@SilvanaDil]

China will say it's theirs, you know, since ancient times.... LOL

[@jeromefitzroy]

Haha, I'm half Chinese and I hate that line, and you don't see them going after former territories in Mongolia, Outer Manchuria which is now part of Russia or Vietnam! Now that China is rich and powerful, they are now bullying their neighbors like Russia or the US did.

[@SilvanaDil]

​@@jeromefitzroy - It's the 21st Century. Countries don't annex territory anymore (except for Russia with Crimea). China wasn't very powerful a few decades ago, but it bullied and took over the even weaker Tibet.

[@cp12298]

A poor old China did beat India in 1962 and took the historical related to China territory of Aksai Chin.

[@bennyblacher1655]

We should be focusing on the melting not how to make money of it

[@neilbradley9035]

Unfortunately for us, countries and companies have incentive to be opportunistic about the arctics melting ice caps. I sure hope we still have an arctic in twenty or thirty years from now. :(

[@corpsebun1962]

*mind* Get ready for school! *me* Let me watch this first.

[@MusicGameFinatic999]

Every morning!

[@aldogallegos3209]

It's 740 and I haven't done anything yet.

[@victorferreira2730]

Me too

[@AverageLaur]

wait what about autmn break

[@Munkenba]

Teacher - "So what's your take on the themes explored between Lennie and George's relationship in Of Mice And Men?" You - "Climate change is building a strategic superpower in the arctic that Russia is laying claim to and we're doing nothing about it"

[@themerch5061]

Your videos are educative, please keep it up

[@liquidrum7]

What a nice documentary... VERY well made

[@randomquestion7592]

Guys, this video is about the borders on the artartic Ocean and Russia is the biggest player there with the most military activity. It is natural to talk about them allot.

[@worldwidetravel]

I agree, but here this episode feeled like propaganda document while not even mentoning us military activity in greenland and other arctic areas. If he would made this episode about arctic borders it would be much interesting and then bringing these strategic places with other military activities in whole ice sea area. But now its just scaring ppl who arent so interested in these stuff. I really like this serie, but this episode was simply bad propaganda video. Like Im interested in this kind places, but as i see this island is economically strategic place and there is no military activities. Also according this doc they got agreement with 45 countries. So does these 44 countries other countries have any activities on the island? What was point bringing that blonde with cold war propaganda and bringing obviously Russians military navy activities (tranings) in this episode while this navy don't have anything to do with this island. And if it would if would be huge conflict in area which would be in everyone's knowledge. And for balance making viewers believes that US dont have any military activities in whole arctic area? Anyway interesting place and would like in future that serie would bring in episodes both side o view in these conflict areas and try to be neutral in political questions. Like you can see what one point view causes in this comment section.. if this episode would be balanced i bet ppl wouldnt be arguing with their believes… Anyway have a nice day you all. Peace and love ,)

[@woohooo7634]

@@worldwidetravel ^ exactly.

[@oreo507]

*cough* Russian bots

[@user-yx6qt3pb1e]

Canada actually has the northern most inhabited military settlement, it's called Alert in Nunavut.

[@giorgosangelis8505]

Beautiful video and brilliantly produced. Great job!

[@mansoorahmed1256]

The music at the beginning is nice

[@afrintaj3267]

Arctic ocean so beautiful

[@agentice7718]

This series is drugs for me I want more *MORE*

[@allwellallgood5947]

Lil 1 Ballas ikr. ever since that dope trailer vid, i know this is gonna be a great series I'm with you *MORE!*

[@totallynot0something047]

I would have liked to see what the more NATO-aligned countries are doing in the artic. I am not defending Russia, but I feel like the video was overly focused on them.

[@wolverinelogan602]

Well I also wanted to know the stakes of all Arctic countries and also how US is not involved. I mean they didn't leave any side in Asia such as American Samoa which is not even close to mainland so how come they're letting of something which is their Mainland region

[@edwinsiala8028]

Great documentary on the arctic developments.

[@EcobeanShine]

"We only hope that Russia plays by the rules" said the country who never plays by the rules

[@gamermapper]

They always play by the rules but they're the ones who always make the rules

[@Neme112]

Johnny Harris isn't a country. He often criticizes USA as well. So does Vox.

[@Bearodon]

Russia is castrating people to torture them before killing them, so what are Russias rulebook? Disgusting nation.

[@bjornbjornson4]

Title of the video should’ve been “Russia in the Arctic.” I kinda wanted to hear about the other Arctic countries as well :/

[@tugrulserhat]

Yeah because the US is an innocent naive child that hasn't done anything at all with its tens of aircraft carriers all over the world.

[@yuriurban9312]

US aircraft carriers are democratic. They bring peace and love.

[@tugrulserhat]

yep they sure do

[@VOTVRe]

*TOP STORY* SANTA FINDS OIL IN NORTH POLE USA: "Lets give Santa some FREEDOM"

[@dottyman7251]

that made me laugh

[@gerishsingh46]

😂

[@sreyashimandal9896]

Awesome content. ❤️

[@billbliss2500]

A Great Eye Opener!

[@skysub1]

Denmark shall expand once again!!

[@CepheusCosmos]

No thank you.

[@teethgrinder83]

exTerEX Norway should join up with us Scots and share the spoils-our North Sea oil is running out and we need more 😂

[@ameynarkhede8264]

Sky Sub They should start viking raids once again and then occupy whole land

[@xway2]

I'm pretty sure they've already tried that. Shortly after WWII I believe. E: US buying Greenland I mean.

[@bluejam2879]

Sky Sub Germany will prove it's superiority once again!

[@haveaniceday5465]

"We can only hope that Russia will continue to keep playing by the rules" I'll be the first to say Fat Chance, soy boy. Currently Russia owns the Artic.

[@josealbinosantosnogueira6013]

53%

[@sanchezgildardo1128]

@@josealbinosantosnogueira6013 Half approximately. ....

[@krisppynugget]

They're doing it legitimately so far. They're taking the biggest initiative in the race for the north, and if they resort to aggresive action and policy in the end, the other nations can only blame themselves for not being prepared when it's been very clear (for decades now actually) that Russia has been building up their northern infrastrucures.

[@pontigame]

love the tone color.. and the story.

[@miadimaio]

i rewind and rewatch these borders videos religiously

[@salokin3087]

John makes some of the best content for the channel, keep it up! hope ya see this!

[@mikado6407]

Salokin josh is the worst

[@Zx-hy9ys]

amazing as always

[@DelightLovesMovies]

wow thanks for sharing Vox

[@alypixar4690]

Great video