Russia, China and the Hazard to the North Pole

Regardless of a slow-burn dispute growing in the Arctic, the U.S. military existence in the area has actually subsided significantly following the Cold War. The Coast Guard is our very first line of defense there, however the service might not be prepared for the objective.

While the U.S. rests on the sidelines, foes like Russia and China are purchasing their financial and military abilities in the High North. We need to deal with growing U.S. vulnerabilities before it’s far too late. We ought to start by passing an appropriations plan that consists of financing for a commercially offered icebreaker.