Global-Warming: A National Security Issue

Abstract

The waters in the Canadian Arctic are quickly becoming free to navigate due to global warming. international shipping bombards the region, the United States and Canada must be ready to face the security implications that will arise. A failure to do so may leave an opening for another terrorist strike on American soil. We must also be prepared to protect our interests in the region. Focus on Arctic oil is becoming a reality as we move towards freeing ourselves from dependence on oil from the Middle East. Preparing for operations in the Arctic must begin with a strong and cooperative relationship with our Canadian neighbors. Differences must be settled quickly particularly the issue over the sovereignty of the Canadian archipelago. We must also understand the implications of operating in the north with respect to the indigenous population and the environment. The success of the operations in the north depends on proactive planning now is the time.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 13, 2006
Accession Number
ADA463560

Entities

People

  • Andrew J. Klug

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

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

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arctic Regions
  • Canada
  • Climate Change
  • Coast Guard
  • Commerce
  • Environment
  • International Trade
  • Law
  • Marine Transportation
  • Middle East
  • National Security
  • North America
  • Security
  • Shipping
  • Terrorists
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Polar and Arctic Studies
  • Strategic Security Studies