Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
Antarctica: The New Global Arena explores the world’s most remote continent as a frontier of science, environmental change, technology and international cooperation. From early exploration to the Antarctic Treaty System, the book reveals how nations-including the United States, China, Russia, India, Türkiye, Pakistan and Malaysia-are expanding their scientific presence and partnerships in Antarctica. It examines climate change, marine resources, tourism, geopolitical competition, research infrastructure and emerging dual-use technologies, while separating scientific evidence from enduring myths and mysteries. Satellite systems, artificial intelligence, autonomous technologies, renewable energy and intelligent microgrids offer new possibilities for sustainable Antarctic operations. Looking ahead, the book asks a vital question: will Antarctica become a stage for geopolitical rivalry-or a model for global cooperation? Ultimately, it presents Antarctica as a shared frontier whose greatest value lies in science, peace, sustainability and humanity’s collective future.
