The biennial Joint Viking military exercise, led by Norway in Troms, will see over 10,000 troops, including the Marine Corps, test rapid mobilization in cold weather. The exercise reflects military shifts in the Arctic, particularly in light of the Ukraine war, which has reduced direct confrontations between the US and Russia, termed by expert Tormod Heier as an 'Arctic tranquilizer.' While the focus shifts, NATO remains concerned about Russia's nuclear capabilities in the Arctic, amidst rising tensions with China as it asserts its 'near-Arctic' status.
The war in Ukraine has prompted Russia to reconsider its military strategy in the Arctic, leading to unexpected stability in the region.
Tormod Heier states that the situation created by the Ukraine war acts as an 'Arctic tranquilizer,' decreasing direct confrontations between the US and Russia.
Amidst current tensions, NATO allies remain vigilant regarding Russia's nuclear capabilities in the Arctic, which continue to pose a significant threat.
China's self-declaration as a 'near-Arctic state' has influenced the dynamics of the power struggle in the Arctic region.
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