Yes:
"The Arctic is the new frontline of our homeland defense," the commander of the U.S. Northern Command told the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday.
Air Force General Terrence O’Shaughnessy said that both China and Russia are "investing heavily" in the Arctic, "determined to exploit the region’s economic and strategic potential."
The threats from the north are clear and given our need to operate there we should consider a regional unified command that prepares for fighting, operating, and just existing in that unique environment that doesn't even compare to operating in the more southern portions of NORTHCOM.
We can't rely on Canada alone to protect northern attack avenues against us. Which is worrisome because formerly rear area Canada might be on NATO's front line.
Call it Polar Command.
