Australia risks being crushed by Antarctic rivals Russia and China

A supplied image obtained Thursday, March 19, 2015 of Australia's icebreaker Aurora Australis which has been diverted to undertake a medical evacuation from Davis Station in the Australian Antarctic Territory. (AAP Image/Australian Antarctic Division) NO

تصویری از کشتی یخ شکن استرالیایی به نام آرورا آسترالیس متعلق به سال دو هزار و پانزده Source: AUSTRALIAN ANTARCTIC DIVISION

Australia risks ceding its influence in Antarctica to nations such as Russia and China because drastic cuts to scientific research are eroding its credibility in the region, respected scientists say.



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