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The Strategic Imperative of Icebreakers
This chapter explores the critical role of icebreakers in maintaining access to the Arctic, highlighting U.S. fleet inadequacies compared to Russia and China's capabilities. It emphasizes the need for investment in domestic shipbuilding to bolster national security and the challenges posed by climate change and geopolitical competition. The discussion also delves into historical contexts, international partnerships, and the intertwined relationships between military strategy and industrial policy.