The U.S. Navy recognizes that the opening of the Arctic Ocean has important national security implications as well as significant impacts on the U.S. Navy's required future capabilities. The nationa……続きを見る
While war in the Arctic appears unlikely at present, this thesis analyzes why an escalation of territorial and resource disputes in the Arctic up to and including the use of force cannot and should ……続きを見る
This "white paper" is a compilation of research on oil spills in ice-covered Arctic waters and recommendations for future work. We identify research entities in governmental, nongovernmental, indust……続きを見る
The Arctic is an intensely harsh operating environment, with extreme cold, heavy fog, severe storms, unpredictable ice flows and changing ice. These conditions persist even as sea ice has retreated ……続きを見る
This excellent report has been professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction. Antarctica is a 5.4 million square mile land mass, larger than the United States and Mex……続きを見る
The United States is an Arctic nation, one of only eight such nations worldwide that are responsible for the stewardship of a region undergoing dramatic environmental, social, and economic changes. ……続きを見る
This report has been professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction. Arctic ice is receding and creating increased activity. A navigable Arctic poses security concerns……続きを見る
Since 2009, the United States has progressively released strategic documents outlining the U.S. interests and national objectives in the Arctic. Although these documents recognize increasing interes……続きを見る
Eight military reports and documents provide unique insights into Arctic security issues and American military implications of climate change:
Arctic Security: An Adaptive Approach for a Changing Cl……続きを見る
Eight official U.S. government and military documents provide insights into the American strategy for dealing with the increasingly ice-free Arctic: National Strategy for the Arctic Region (Obama Wh……続きを見る
Four reports from the federal government provide unique information about Arctic scientific research, including goals and objectives for five priority research goals. Now more than ever, America's A……続きを見る
The diminishment of Arctic sea ice has led to increased human activities in the Arctic, and has heightened interest in, and concerns about, the region's future. The United States, by virtue of Alask……続きを見る
The Arctic environment is in a state of flux and the U.S. government must be prepared to handle the evolution and capitalize on the opportunities. Once barren and desolate, the Arctic is slowly comi……続きを見る
This excellent report has been professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction. The Antarctic continent holds a vast economic potential in both renewable and non-renewa……続きを見る
