China has officially launched its first space rocket from a cargo ship, making it the first single nation to fully "own and operate" a floating launch platform...
These current crop difficulties or possible major harvest shortfalls could be a major advantage to Russia... While it is unlikely that it will be asked to sell grain to the US, were that to happen, it would be a major historic irony.
"As with our energy security, the Trump administration is dedicated to ensuring that we are never held hostage to foreign powers for the natural resources critical to our national security and economic growth."
Looking at the current situation and the emerging trends, it would appear that the two Eurasian powers, Russia and China, will remain dominant in the Arctic at least during the coming decade...