Canada’s Strategic Role in NATO’s Arctic Frontier
The Arctic’s strategic transformation within NATO following Finland and Sweden’s accession underscores the region’s growing importance to the alliance. Canada’s central geography links European and North American security and strengthens the northern defence architecture. Enhanced Canadian strategic initiatives and proactivity could bridge alliance coordination and reinforce deterrence in the High North. Addressing Canada’s underutilized role would advance both NATO cohesion and long-term Arctic stability.
