POLAR POLITICS: Hiroshima to Hazyview diplomacy cracks — Antarctic scientist’s detention exposes DA’s Russia problem (opens original article in a new tab)

A dispute over a Ukrainian scientist's detention in Crimea has exposed deep geopolitical divisions within Antarctic governance, with Global North and South blocs taking opposing stances, and South Africa's political party facing scrutiny over its Antarctic policy.

• A Ukrainian scientist's detention in Crimea highlighted geopolitical divisions in Antarctic governance between Global North and South blocs.
• The Global North bloc supported Ukraine's call for the scientist's release, while the Global South, including Russia, did not.
• South Africa's DA party faces scrutiny over its Antarctic policy, which includes a past agreement with Russia.