There is little doubt that the era of ‘High North, Low Tension’ has melted away, yielding instead a complex region with an emerging new security environment.

Deterring adversaries in the arduous conditions of the High North demands a thoughtful approach that must integrate carefully balanced defense policy, strategic planning, and operational capabilities suited to the unique challenges of the region.

About the author: Commander Rachael Gosnell is a U.S. Navy foreign area officer and strategist currently serving as a military faculty member in the Strategic Security Studies Department of the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies.


#GIDSstatement 8/2024 in english


Autor: Rachael Gosnell

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