China's Interests and Goals in the Arctic: Implications for the United States

Abstract

This Letort Paper examines the geopolitical implications of Chinas growing involvement in the Arctic for U.S. interests. First, the evolution of U.S. Arctic strategy, including its political and military components, is discussed. Next, Chinas interests and goals in the Arctic are addressed. A third section examines the Arctic in Chinas relations with Canada, Russia, and the Nordic states. This Letort Paper then evaluates the consequences of Chinas expanding Arctic presence for U.S. security interests and concludes with policy recommendations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2017
Accession Number
AD1029172

Entities

People

  • Elizabeth Wishnick

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arctic Ocean
  • Climate Change
  • Environmental Protection
  • Governments
  • Homeland Security
  • International Law
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Ridges
  • Scientific Research
  • Sea Water
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Materials Science
  • Strategic Security Studies