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An often-overlooked aspect of this geographical story is the impact of national borders on the indigenous Sami people who have inhabited these northern lands for centuries. Norway's control over Arctic territories poses challenges for Sami traditions, raising questions around land rights and resource exploitation.
In a hypothetical alternate history, had Sweden or Finland succeeded in claiming Arctic territory, the political and economic landscape would be drastically different, affecting their positions in the EU, NATO, and global diplomacy.