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| Subject: Militarisation warning for Antarctica as China and Iran show increasing interest Mon Oct 21, 2013 8:28 pm | |
| Australian academics have pointed to dangers that Antarctic bases are for the first time being militarised, despite the continent officially being called a land of peace and science.
Satellite systems at polar bases could be used to control offensive weapons, according to a report by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute and little could be done to prevent it due to the loose nature of the Antarctic Treaty rules.
The report highlights a Chinese base inland in the Australian Antarctic Territory for its satellite intelligence gathering potential and also flags Iran's recent interest in establishing a polar presence.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/militarisation-warning-for-antarctica-as-china-and-iran-show-increasing-interest-20131021-2vwby.html#ixzz2iPF3bEPt |
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