‘America’s got to up its game in the Arctic,’ says Defense Secretary Mattis
The U.S. has lagged behind other nations, especially Russia, in its security presence in the region.
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — The United States needs to “up its game” in the Arctic and deal with an increasingly important and developing part of the world, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Monday, as a warming Arctic opens up new sea lanes and oil and minerals reserves.
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