The newest U.S. Arctic strategy overview notes that “Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has rendered government-to government cooperation with Russia in the Arctic virtually impossible at present.” (via AlaskaBeacon)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Anthony Downs and Staff Sgt. Derek Bolton, staff weather officers assigned to Detachment 3, 1st Combat Weather Squadron, return to an Alaska National Guard UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter during a survey of Geronimo Drop Zone in advance of upcoming airborne operations at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 25, 2022. The 1st CWS provides forward atmospheric observation and tailored exploitation capabilities to ground force commanders and aviation assets.
Security is identified as the first of four strategic pillars guiding White House policies on Arctic affairs. The others are climate change and environmental protection, sustainable economic development and international cooperation and governance. “Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has rendered government-to government cooperation with Russia in the Arctic virtually impossible at present,” the new strategy says in one of those references.To help Alaska Native communities threatened by climate change, for example, the administration plans to make it easier to get access to federal resources to build resilience.
To boost security and protect the national interest, “the United States will enhance and exercise both our military and civilian capabilities in the Arctic as required to deter threats and to anticipate, prevent, and respond to both natural and human-made incidents,” the new strategy says.In statements, Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Sen. Dan Sullivan, both Republicans, said they welcomed the new emphasis on national defense.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'Arrival of a new Arctic': Study predicts Arctic rainy days will double by 2100The study’s authors said more frequent and intense rainfall in the Arctic is expected to increase permafrost melt, releasing large amounts of greenhouse gases, as well as reduce snow cover, and speed up sea-ice loss. climatechange arctic
Read more »
Gun shots fired near West 56th Avenue and Arctic Boulevard, police sayAnchorage police responded to 5500 Arctic Boulevard Monday morning regarding shots being fired.
Read more »
Retailers Kick Off Black Friday in October Again, This Time With Too Much StuffTarget and Walmart are rolling out early Black Friday deals this week in a bid to attract holiday shoppers, as the retail industry works to unload excess inventory and compete with Amazon
Read more »
Man charged in Friday fatal stabbing in Southeast D.C.Julian Ruffin, 31, was charged with second-degree murder while armed in the killing of Alphonso Lee.
Read more »
Report: Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson underwent shoulder procedure on FridayIs Russell Wilson's slow start a result of a shoulder injury? He received an injection in his throwing shoulder but should be ready for Week 6.
Read more »