Fighting and winning in the Arctic: improving polar warfare capabilities

Jeremy M. McKenzie, Chad M. Pillai, Ryan R. Duffy and Jahara Matisek

Defense & Security Analysis, 2024, vol. 40, issue 4, 519-539

Abstract: The U.S. and its Arctic allies are facing a strategic dilemma in the Arctic. With Russia having a predominance of cold weather capable forces and bases inside the Arctic Circle, and with China showing greater economic and military interest in the region, in tandem with Russia, the U.S. is failing to compete around the North Pole. However, for the United States to project effectively military force in the harsh Arctic environment, numerous lessons about polar warfare need to be relearned by the American military. This article provides context on the issues of Arctic operations, presents five historical case studies of military operations in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions, and identifies how to improve U.S. military capabilities for polar warfare.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1080/14751798.2024.2401712

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