MILITARY AND STRATEGIC INTERESTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN THE ARCTIC
In the early 21 century the Arctic has become a very important region in international relations. Its vast natural richness, potential oil and gas resources, and transit capabilities make the Arctic attractive for many states of the modern world. Arctic region has gained great importance in matters...
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| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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International Academy of Science and Higher Education (IASHE, London, UK)
2016
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| Online Access: | http://journals.gisap.eu/index.php/Society/article/view/1464 https://doi.org/10.18007/gisap:spms.v0i9.1464 |
| Summary: | In the early 21 century the Arctic has become a very important region in international relations. Its vast natural richness, potential oil and gas resources, and transit capabilities make the Arctic attractive for many states of the modern world. Arctic region has gained great importance in matters of ensuring the U.S. national security in the new geostrategic environment. The author examines main documents related to the U.S. military-strategic interests in the Arctic. The main challenges and achievements of the U.S. military activities in the Arctic region are disclosed as well. |
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