It is those partnerships that you speak of. ArcticNet has brought those researchers together globally. I think it's a great venue, but one thing: without ArcticNet, communication around the globe is simple now, and we are forming our own partnerships. This is an added venue, but I think when good researchers, smart people, get together, they think of smart projects, and through communications and technology those partnerships are getting tighter and closer together.
On December 11th, 2012. See this statement in context.