By Ayiana Allen Faculty Mentor: Jason Davidson Abstract The Arctic has increasingly become a focal point of the United States’ security policy. Climate change has opened maritime routes that were previously inaccessible year-round, thus creating new opportunities for trade, resources, and military movement. The region holds highly demanded resources, including oil, natural gas, and minerals…

By Ayiana Allen Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jason Davidson Abstract The Arctic has emerged as critical for U.S. security policy due to climate change, which has opened new maritime routes and increased access to valuable natural resources. These developments have heightened the region’s strategic importance, attracting greater economic and military interest from adversaries such as China…