Hardening the Shield: A Credible Deterrent & Capable Defense for North America
Arctic SovereigntyBy The Canada Institute, 30 March, 2021
The Arctic is embedded in Canada’s historic narrative. However, climate change and the aggressive stance taken by competing nations vis-à-vis the Arctic is forcing Canada and its allies to rethink how we protect our interests in that region. In a recent article published by The Canada Institute, US General (Retired) Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy and USAF BGen Peter M. Fesler, discuss how competing nations are able to take advantage of current weaknesses in North American defence capabilities. With the ongoing discussions between the US and Canada on NORAD modernization, and the expenses that will need to be incurred by those nations in a post-pandemic world, this issue will remain topical for months to come.