CONCLUSION
A military conflict in the Arctic is unlikely to happen in the region due to the current state of international politics in the region. As has been disclosed in this report, the three Arctic states, of which conflict is most likely to be on a large scale if began, do not have a desire to enter a military conflict in the Arctic. States wish for the Arctic to be a region which they can all cooperate and benefit economically. However, due to actions by all countries in the region through preparing militarily for a potential conflict in the future, nothing can be ruled out. This issue has sparked lots of academic debate, and will continue to do so as the Arctic will continue to be a global issue as climate change makes the region more accessible. The future of the Arctic is one where none of the states want conflict to occur and it is unlikely to do so until the CLCS delivers its reports. Even after this, states are in a position where they do not want a conflict in the region and would prefer to exploit the resources in the region in a profitable manor. However, states see a sound military deterrent as a good place for negotiations should this need to happen.
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