China is not an Arctic state. It has no territory in the Arctic region, and its nearest point of land to the Arctic Circle is some 900 miles away. China’s 2018 claim to being a “near-Arctic state” was met with a combination of bemusement and ridicule from the...
As the Department of War intensifies its focus on homeland defense and rebuilding the nation’s military, one persistent challenge remains: retaining operational experience before it leaves the force. At the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies, the DoW’s...
New capabilities are transforming the Arctic into a more transparent and data-rich operating environment, yet they also heighten the region’s dependence on vulnerable space-based communications and command systems. The challenging Arctic environment requires new forms...
The rise of dual-use infrastructure in the Arctic reflects the growing integration of commercial and military space systems. Companies provide vital connectivity, navigation, and intelligence services, allowing for reduced costs and expanded access. It also introduces...
Resource development in Alaska, the United States’ portion of the Arctic, is slowed by insufficient transportation and export capacity. The region’s energy, mineral, and maritime assets are of growing strategic importance, but development is hindered by...
