Arctic Security Considerations and the U.S. Navy's Roadmap for the Arctic

Abstract

Arctic sea-ice melting associated with global climate change has caused leaders from the United States and the international community to reconsider the national security implications of the region. Taking into account nearly a century of experience in the Arctic, new national policy, existing strategy, and geopolitical implications of the changing environment, the U.S. Navy has developed an Arctic Roadmap that will guide policy, investment, and action regarding the region. With key themes of improved environmental understanding, informed investments, increased experience, cooperative partnerships, and support for the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, the Arctic Roadmap is meant to ensure Navy readiness and capability and result in recognition of the Navy as a valued partner by the joint, interagency, and international communities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA519337

Entities

People

  • Courtney C. St. John
  • David W. Titley

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arctic Regions
  • Climate Change
  • Fish
  • Gases
  • Glaciers
  • Homeland Security
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • International Law
  • Maritime Domain Awareness
  • National Security
  • Natural Resources
  • Naval Operations
  • Navigation
  • Ridges
  • Security
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science
  • Political science

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Polar and Arctic Studies
  • Strategic Security Studies