'The success of the Arctic route has nothing to do with its commercial potential, which remains extremely limited'
Le Monde · 21 Oct 2026

'The success of the Arctic route has nothing to do with its commercial potential, which remains extremely limited'

This maritime passage is far from becoming a key transit corridor between China and Europe, writes Le Monde columnist Julien Bouissou. However, three countries are banking on it for industrial or geopolitical reasons: Russia, China and South Korea.


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