The Northern Sea Route, a risky bet for Russia and China

Moscow and Beijing are betting on the Northern Sea Route to bypass traditional straits.

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This Arctic passage, freed by melting ice, remains unpredictable and costly to develop.

Massive investments may not be enough to overcome climate and logistical challenges.

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