Accession Number:

ADA519337

Title:

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

Descriptive Note:

Journal article

Corporate Author:

NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI

Personal Author(s):

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

Report Date:

2010-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

15.0

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.

Descriptors:

• *OPERATIONAL READINESS
• *NAVY
• *ARCTIC REGIONS
• *NATIONAL SECURITY
• *UNITED STATES
• CLIMATE
• INVESTMENTS
• MELTING
• POLICIES
• SEA ICE
• REPRINTS

Subject Categories:

• Geography
• Marine Engineering
• Military Forces and Organizations
• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE