arctic
America Is Losing the Arctic to Russia
President-Elect Donald J. Trump’s recent comments about his apparent desire to “purchase” Greenland and possibly Canada have sparked a firestorm throughout the world. While these comments may have been simple negotiation tactics to secure...
Will China Be Russia’s Technological Lifeline in the Arctic?
Since the Russo-Ukrainian War began, the European Union (EU) and the United States have announced an array of sanctions to limit Russia’s economic and military power. The sanctions will also...
NATO’s Nordic Expansion Will Shake Up the Arctic
On May 12, Finnish leaders announced their intention to “apply for NATO membership without delay.” Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto cited Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as the tipping point, arguing that...
Coast Guard Gears Up for the Arctic Faster Than the Ice Can Melt
In comments given as part of the Navy League’s annual Sea, Air, and Space Symposium, the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, Adm. Karl Schultz, explained the Arctic’s future and...
How Russia’s Military Buildup Is Changing the Arctic
Despite scholarly claims to the contrary, the Arctic is neither a zone of peace nor an exception to the realities of contemporary international relations. This largely stems from Russia’s ongoing...
The Arctic Is the Next Frontier for American Missile Defense
Here’s What You Need to Remember: An ability to succeed in truly establishing a continuous “track” requires a multi-domain approach involving space, air, ground, and sea assets operating with an...
Why Is Russia Deploying S-400 Missile Defenses to the Arctic?
Here’s What You Need to Remember: “Moscow announced it will increase the number of S-400 air and missile defense units deployed across its Arctic territory, which tracks with its deployment of...
How Russia Could Make the Arctic Its Own
Here’s What You Need to Remember: The legacy systems of the Cold War have left Russia well prepared for competition over the Arctic. Over the past decade, nations bordering on the...
Could Russia and China Team Up to Build Nuclear-Powered Icebreakers?
Here’s What You Need to Remember: Working on an icebreaker with Russia could benefit China as its eyes a possible fourth carrier that could feature nuclear power. China could partner with...
Project Iceworm: America’s Ice Under Greenland
Here’s What You Need to Remember: Beneath the arched steel roof and layer of ice and snow, the U.S. Army had created what were effectively tunnels, which could then be used to...
Can the Pentagon Counter Russia’s Expansion In the Arctic?
Here’s What You Need to Remember: These dynamics are likely part of the reason why the Pentagon is revving up Arctic patrols with Norway-based B-1 bombers and joint exercises with B-2...
What Does the U.S. Military Think About Russian S-400s In the Arctic?
Here’s What You Need to Remember: As the ice continues to melt at a faster pace, opening up new waterways for maritime transit and segmenting new areas of ice and land, Russia has...