U.S. Signs Icebreaker Pact with Finland, Canada

American, Canadian and Finish officials committed to the joint development, construction and maintenance of polar icebreakers with the signing of the Icebreaker Collaborative Effort Pact in Washington today. The collaboration comes as the U.S. and its adversaries, such as Russia and China, eye the Arctic for new resource and shipping lane opportunities. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas spoke about the great power competition, detailing the progress of the Russian and Chinese icebreaker efforts and what their Arctic capabilities would mean for the U.S. if left uncontested in his opening remarks at the pact signing. Yielding the Arctic reservesRead More