How can Canada modernize its Arctic defence capabilities without repeating the environmental and social shortcomings of previous efforts?
Ross Manson examines how “decolonizing deterrence” is essential to countering increased Russian and
Chinese influence in a region increasingly vulnerable to hybrid threats. Drawing on the legacy of the DEW
Line as a cautionary tale, this article demonstrates why Indigenous partnership and “dual use” infrastructure
are strategic assets in building a resilient northern flank, and what NATO allies can do to integrate human security concerns into regional sovereignty.
