U.S. Air Force bombers have returned to their American base following a series of NATO exercises to test alliance readiness ...

Their routes through the Arctic in search of a northwest sea passage ... On this interactive map, compare key points on both expeditions and follow their routes from beginning to end.

The route’s promise The NSR presents a compelling alternative to the Suez Canal, reducing the sailing distance between Europe and Asia from 21,000 km to 13,000 km.

While most would justifiably consider this a tragic consequence of climate change, some countries and industries stand to benefit from the new trade routes and resources a melting Arctic would unlock.