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David Baillie is a broadcast journalist and cinematographer based in the UK but specialising in foreign current affairs. Over 35 years experience in one 90 countries including hostile environments and remote areas. Polar locations and military embeds a speciality. Past feature writer for The Guardian and Cosmopolitan. Contributor to BBC "From Our Own Correspondent". Independent video reports through oe TV company Wildcat Films for C4N, ITN News At Ten, Newsnight, ARD, ZDF, etc
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Spy planes over the North Pole: Could climate change fuel war in the Arctic?
The melting Arctic ice, driven by climate change, is exposing valuable resources such as fish stocks, oil, gas, and rare earth minerals, leading to increased geopolitical tensions and military activity in the region. Nations like Russia, Canada, and the US are expanding their military presence to secure these resources, while international treaties on resource ownership remain vague. NATO acknowledges the growing importance of the Arctic and is adapting its policies to address the security challenges posed by climate change. Iceland, lacking its own armed forces, relies on NATO allies for defense, highlighting the strategic significance of the region.
Spy planes over the North Pole: Could climate change fuel war in the Arctic?
The melting Arctic ice is revealing valuable resources, leading to increased military activity and geopolitical tensions in the region. Climate change is accelerating the melting, exposing new reserves of fish, oil, gas, and rare earth minerals, which are essential for green energy technologies. Superpowers are racing to claim these resources, raising the risk of conflict. Russia has expanded its military presence in the Arctic, while NATO is also adapting its policies to address the changing security landscape. Iceland, lacking its own armed forces, relies on NATO allies for defense. The situation underscores the complex interplay between climate change and global security dynamics.
Vertigo and '2000 AD' Writer David Baillie on the Importance of Portfolio Reviews
Comic conventions are celebrated for their vibrant atmosphere and the opportunities they provide for artists to receive portfolio reviews. David Baillie emphasizes the importance of these reviews for personal and professional growth, sharing anecdotes and advice from various artists and editors. Key figures like Will Eisner, Will Morris, Marc Laming, Paul Fry, Alison Sampson, and Dave West offer insights on how to approach portfolio reviews, manage expectations, and use feedback constructively. The article encourages comic creators to engage with the process, highlighting the benefits of persistence and continuous improvement.
This report was made before Finland's full accession to NATO and highlights the challenges to both NATO and Finland of NATO inheriting responsibility for 1400 kilometres of new border with an increasingly belligerent Russia.
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