Arctic Council allows observer statesTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoLena Baudach05/15/2013May 15, 2013For the first time, a council of arctic nations is allowing non-arctic nations to join as observers. China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore and Italy have all been granted observer status.https://p.dw.com/p/18YFTAdvertisement