The Arctic isn’t just ice and polar bears anymore—it’s a battlefield in waiting. Melting ice has unlocked shipping lanes, oil reserves, and strategic territory. Russia is already building bases up north. China calls itself a “near-Arctic power.” Meanwhile, the U.S. is playing catch-up. The stakes are massive. Whoever controls the Arctic doesn’t just control resources—they control trade routes and military chokepoints. But here’s the kicker: is Washington too distracted by Europe and Asia to realize the next great power struggle is happening right above its own head? #Military #Strategy