Outline

I. The scientifically proved meltdown of the Northwest Passage
A. Review of the literature on what is known and unknown
1. The causes of the melting
2. When will the Passage be open for shipping?
3. How much shorter will it be than the Panama Canal?
B. What is at stake?
1. Commercial possibilities
2. The actual jurisdiction

II. The debate between Canada and the United States over the Northwest Passage
A. Canada claims sovereignty over the Northwest Passage
1. Increasing interest of the government for this region
2. Internal waters
3. Environmental and traditional security
4. Strategic possibilities
B. The United States call the Northwest Passage an international strait
1. What it intends to be international?
2. American interests regarding the Northwest Passage
3. Why the United States do not accept Canada’s claim?
4. The diplomatic incidents caused by the United States