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Pentagon’s New Arctic Strategy Aims to Counter China–Russia Partnership

The strategy aims to bolster American Arctic capabilities through increased cooperation with allies in the face of aggression by China and Russia.
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Pentagon’s New Arctic Strategy Aims to Counter China–Russia Partnership
The Russian "50 Years of Victory" nuclear-powered icebreaker is seen at the North Pole on Aug. 18, 2021. Ekaterina Anisimova/AFP via Getty Images
Andrew Thornebrooke
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ARLINGTON, Va.—Pentagon leadership is unveiling its latest strategy for the Arctic region as competition for geopolitical advantage heats up with China and Russia.

The strategy takes aim at the increasing militarization of the region by Beijing and Moscow amid an expanding race for natural resources.

Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
Andrew Thornebrooke is a national security correspondent for The Epoch Times covering China-related issues with a focus on defense, military affairs, and national security. He holds a master's in military history from Norwich University.
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