The Arctic Heats up: Global Competition in the High North [Audio]
Publisher: Modern War Institute
Author(s): Benjamin Jebb and Jeff Phaneuf
Date: 2022
Topics: Climate Change
Countries: China, Russian Federation, United States
Episode 69 of the Irregular Warfare Podcast examines the evolving relationship between climate change, Arctic security, and geopolitical competition.
The guests begin by describing America’s interests in the Arctic and the traditional institutions that have governed interstate relations in the High North. They then explore the different ways that climate change is affecting the security calculus of states like the United States, Russia, and China. Finally, the show concludes with a discussion on the ways tactical-level innovation is improving US access to austere environments, and the steps that Washington can take to better manage increased competition in the Arctic.