China’s Dual-Use Buildup in Antarctica

China’s Dual-Use Buildup in Antarctica
View of China's military base in the King George Island in Antarctica on March 13, 2014. Vanderlei Almeida/AFP via Getty Images
Rick Fisher
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In a direct threat to American interests, China is systematically building up dual-use military-civil capabilities in Antarctica to exploit this region’s growing strategic importance. This is a serious concern that will require a coordinated response from the United States and its allies.

Rick Fisher
Rick Fisher
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Rick Fisher is a senior fellow at the International Assessment and Strategy Center.