Military leaders from Iceland, the U.S., Canada, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden met in Keflavík, Iceland, this week to discuss Arctic security. This year’s meeting focused on growing concerns around Russia’s increasing military presence in the North and cooperation with China in the region. “We are seeing more and more activity where Russia and [China] are working together, and the Arctic is the most recent area we’re seeing,” Brown said. The strategy also noted the growing cooperation between Russia and China in the Arctic, and said it raised concerns about regional stability and U.S. interests. Beyond security, the Oct. 9 chiefs’ meeting also covered the rise in maritime traffic and economic activity in the Arctic, and the need for northern nations to tackle these challenges together.

Source: CBC News October 11, 2024 19:53 UTC