NATO Needs a Standing Naval Group In the Arctic to Stop China

U.S. Navy safety swimmers stand on the deck of the Virginia class submarine USS New Hampshire after it surfaced through thin ice during exercises underneath ice in the Arctic Ocean north of Prudhoe Bay, Alaska March 19, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
May 23, 2020 Topic: Security Region: Americas Blog Brand: The Reboot Tags: Arctic OceanRussiaNATOGreat Power CompetitionChina

NATO Needs a Standing Naval Group In the Arctic to Stop China

As NATO becomes the recognized authority for maritime security in the region, de-escalation and even cooperation with Russia could be possible.

 

This article by Colin Barnard first appeared at the Center for International Maritime Security on May 15.

Image: U.S. Navy safety swimmers stand on the deck of the Virginia class submarine USS New Hampshire after it surfaced through thin ice during exercises underneath ice in the ArcticOcean north of Prudhoe Bay, Alaska March 19, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson