"China's Intentions in The Arctic Are Unclear - And That is a Growing Concern" Reykjavik (High North News): “When I first attended the Arctic Circle Assembly conference, the tone and content were different than now. The focus on security in the Arctic has become much stronger", says Admiral Rob Bauer, head of NATO's military committee. Now he warns about China's unclear, two-faced and increasing activity in the Arctic and the worrying Sino-Russian ties.
NATO’s Military Leader: “We Must Be Prepared for Military Conflicts Arising in the Arctic” Reykjavik (High North News): "The increasing competition and militarization in the Arctic region, especially by Russia and China, is worrying," states Admiral Rob Bauer, Chair of NATO's Military Committee. At the same time, the alliance and Russia do not have a functioning high level military hotline for rapid de-escalation, he also says.