As the melting of the polar ice caps in the summer months reveals new natural resources, navigational routes and introduces new national security considerations, the United States will be subcontracting critical icebreaking duties with nations who may ultimately be in direct competition with us for these resources.
Murray highlights national security risks of subcontracting icebreaking operations due to reduced U.S. capabilities.
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