War on the Rocks Can ICE Pact Salvage American Shipbuilding?
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Sep 19, 2024 
Ryan, an expert in shipbuilding and the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort, discusses the trilateral ICE Pact among the U.S., Canada, and Finland aimed at enhancing American icebreaker capabilities. He highlights the strategic necessity of icebreakers for Arctic access and the inadequacies of the current U.S. fleet compared to Russia and China. The conversation touches on funding challenges for the Coast Guard and the urgency of revitalizing domestic shipbuilding through international partnerships. Ryan also emphasizes the role of innovation and bipartisan support in strengthening U.S. maritime power.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Strategic Imperative of Icebreakers
02:08 • 15min
Enhancing Multilateral Cooperation in Icebreaker Production
17:33 • 3min
Revitalizing American Shipbuilding
20:25 • 8min
Funding Challenges for Coast Guard and Shipbuilding Needs
28:44 • 2min
Strategic Importance of Icebreakers and Geopolitical Competition
30:40 • 2min