Pentagon Arctic Strategy

SOURCE thehill.com
The Pentagon announced a new strategy to build up its presence in the Arctic region to counter Russia and China as climate change melts sea ice, opening up new passageways.

Key Points

  • Investing in more Icebreaker ships
  • Training forces for the Arctic environment
  • Building out advanced technology for Arctic-based missions

Pros

  • Increased presence in the Arctic region to counter Russia and China
  • Investing in more Icebreaker ships and advanced technology for Arctic-based missions
  • Training forces for the unique arctic environment

Cons

  • Risk of escalating tensions with Russia and China
  • Financial investment required for building out new infrastructure and technology