In the Arctic, American commandos game out a great-power war

Summary

1. Special Operations Command shifts focus from counterinsurgency to strategic competition preparation.
2. The harsh Arctic environment poses existential threats, demanding specialised training and equipment.
3. Climate change has wreaked havoc on U.S. radar sites and airfields

References

• Media Check: Stars and Stripes Media Bias/Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
• Collections |The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC