The American Polar Pivot: Gaining a Comparative Advantage in Great Power Competition
Abstract
This article demonstrates the rationale for the U.S. military to pivot its concentration toward defending the global commons in the polar regions of the Arctic and Antarctic. By defining the geopolitical significance of the polar regions, this article identifies actions the United States must take to strengthen current alliances and create new ones, while emphasizing investments in robust military assets to operate in the harsh polar environment conditions with extremely cold and long winters. This article concludes with recommendations on how U.S. military forces and basing should be integrated into a grand strategy to ensure that China and Russia cannot exert their control and influence over the polar regions of the Arctic and Antarctic.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 29, 2019
- Accession Number
- AD1118717
Entities
People
- Jahara Matisek
- Ryan Burke
Organizations
- Marine Corps University