Great Power Podcast The Scramble For The Arctic
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Sep 1, 2025 In a riveting discussion, Alexander Gray, a Senior Fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council and CEO of American Global Strategies, dives into the escalating competition in the Arctic. He outlines China's increasing influence and the geopolitical stakes for U.S. security. Gray discusses the economic shifts prompted by climate change and the strategic importance of Greenland. He emphasizes the necessity for a robust U.S. policy and NATO’s role in ensuring collective security, highlighting the delicate balance between national interests and indigenous rights in the region.
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Arctic Is A Core Homeland Security Issue
- The Arctic matters for US homeland defense because much of it lies within the Western Hemisphere and impacts hemispheric security.
- Geographic proximity, emerging maritime routes, and adversary intentions make the Arctic central to future great-power competition.
Melting Ice Reorders Shipping And Risk
- Climate change and melting ice are opening new commercial shipping routes like the Northwest Passage and changing military logistics.
- Increased maritime traffic creates both economic opportunity and vulnerability to anti-access threats.
Russia Still Prioritizes The Arctic
- Russia continues to modernize and resource Arctic bases despite other commitments like Ukraine.
- That sustained Russian activity signals the region's strategic priority to rival powers.