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arctic

Preparing for an Arctic Future: General Jacoby Looks at the Challenges

Posted on January 2, 2013 | by Robbin Laird
01/02/2013
In an exclusive interview with Second Line of Defense, General Jacoby the dual hatted NORAD/NORTHCOM commander discuss the Arctic.
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged arctic, Canada, norad, NORTHCOM

U.S., Canada Expand Arctic Cooperation, Military Training

Posted on December 12, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
12/12/2012
The United States and Canada entered into two new agreements promoting closer cooperation in peacefully opening the Arctic.
Posted in Con Ops, HOME, Policy Dynamics | Tagged arctic

Alaska, the Arctic and Crafting Strategic Depth

Posted on October 10, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/10/2012
The importance of Alaska for the United States will go up dramatically over time as the Arctic and its resources become ever more within reach.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Alaska, arctic

China and the Arctic: An Element of an Evolving Global Strategy

Posted on August 15, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
08/15/2012
A Chinese look at the Arctic.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged arctic, China, SIPRI

The New European Defense and Security Map: The Case of Norway

Posted on May 23, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/23/2012
For Norway, the Arctic and it vast challenges and resources can be the anchor point for defense and security efforts for decades to come.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged arctic, Norway

An Update on the US and the Arctic

Posted on December 19, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
12/19/2011
The U.S. currently has one operational icebreaker in the Arctic. Is this presence or negligence?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged arctic, icebreaker, Rear Admiral Jeff Garrett

A Danish Perspective on the Challenge of Arctic Security

Posted on December 15, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
12/15/2011
The Arctic is clearly an area in which presence assets, both surface and airborne, need to be networked to provide for maritime safety, security and search and rescue capabilities.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, Security, Uncategorized, What's New | Tagged Admiral Nils Wang, arctic, Arctic Council, Royal Danish Defence College

Strategy for the Arctic, 2011-2020

Posted on December 13, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
12/13/2011
Denmark has published a well-thought out strategy for the decade ahead in the Arctic.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged arctic, Denmark, strategy
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