Countries are vying for their slice of ice, sometimes citing reasons of scientific collaboration but more often it is about national self-interest. Binoy Kampmark reports.
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Australia is investing more than A$800 million over the next 10 years to secure its leadership and strengthen its claims to its territory in East Antarctica.