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Melting Arctic ice poses security threat, says Pentagon 4

Waterways made navigable by melting Arctic ice pose a security threat to the northern U.S. border, says the Pentagon. The shrinking ice cap has led to increased interest in tourism and energy development in the Arctic, and the extra traffic makes the Pentagon wary. "The Arctic is a new area that is important to us because of the changes in ice flows," says Air Force General Gene Renuart. The Defense Department intends to beef up both its maritime and aerial surveillance of the northern border.

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  1. enki Posted 10:51 pm
    14 May 2008

    really?As far as I know Alaska is the only part of the US that has any part of it's northern border above the arctic circle. Maybe Canada is slated to become part of the US.

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  2. Tasermons Partner Posted 3:33 am
    15 May 2008

    Yes, but......Alaska is a very, very, large state.  With a very, very, long northern border.
    Don't take it lightly just 'cause it's a single state.

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  3. Wolverine Posted 4:04 am
    18 May 2008

    What People SHOULD Take Lightly ...is the Dr. Strangelove mentality of military people, especially those in the U.S.  A "security threat to the northern U.S. border"?  The biggest security threat to the U.S. is its extremely bloated military budget, which is threatening to cause the U.S. economy to implode.

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  4. weldy Posted 10:15 pm
    01 Jun 2008

    speculation..perhaps the "special interest" in securing Alaska is due to the domestic oil production projects planned or already underway there...you know, pipeline issues. Anyone know more about the extent of oil production in Alaska?

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