Bering Strait - Choke Point Control

Abstract

As global temperatures rise and sea ice diminishes, it is anticipated that the Arctic region may experience seasonal ice-free conditions by 2030. The United States recognizes the Arctics potential to advance the national interests of the country. Opening of new international trade routes and access to a wealth of natural resources has also increased Arctic interest and activity by both China and Russia. Due to Chinese interests and increasing Russian activity in the Arctic region, the US must conduct operational planning and revise the regions naval chain of command in order to improve their ability to control the Bering Strait as a strategic choke point in the event of heightened tensions with either country.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 13, 2016
Accession Number
AD1021513

Entities

People

  • Tod O'connell

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arctic Ocean
  • Arctic Regions
  • Climate Change
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Commerce
  • International Trade
  • Natural Resources
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Ridges
  • Sea Ice
  • United States
  • United States Northern Command
  • United States Pacific Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Economics
  • Polar and Arctic Studies