David Slayton , Mark E. Rosen : U.S. Arctic policy needs to look more at security issues . Russia , they say , already holds a dominant position in the region . But just saying `` no '' ignores the fact that the precious Arctic mineral and oil and gas resources will help assure the United States is able , over time , to achieve and then maintain its energy independence . The United States should be looking for ways to counter that influence and ensure its own interests are not compromised by Russian actions.
David Slayton , Mark E. Rosen : U.S. Arctic policy needs to look more at security issues . Russia , they say , already holds a dominant position in the region . The United States should be looking for ways to counter that influence and ensure its own interests are not compromised by Russian actions.