Gavin Newsom: “Military positioning is evolving [in the Arctic].”

“Fear is a powerful motivator, but it is also a convenient cover for reckless ambition. The Arctic is indeed becoming a strategic frontier. Shipping lanes are opening. Resources are becoming accessible. Military positioning is evolving [in the Arctic]. But competition does not justify conquest. Strategic interest does not justify territorial desire. And security concerns do not justify threatening an ally's sovereignty.” (02:35–02:38)

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