Antarctica belongs to no one. But many countries are angling for a piece

Mar 8, 2025 - 12:00
Antarctica belongs to no one. But many countries are angling for a piece
Penguins in the Antarctic.

For 65 years, Antarctica — which is one and a half times the size of Canada — has been governed by a treaty of nations. But with rising geopolitical tensions and a shifting world order, that governance system is now under pressure.