"A sweeping account of how the Arctic became the next arena of global conflict as the great powers battle over trade routes, resources, and military dominance from Greenland to Siberia. This book takes readers aboard America's only Arctic icebreaking and inside the halls of power in Washington, Beijing, Moscow, and allied capitals to reveal how climate change is reshaping global trade, national security, and industrial policy. Drawing on unprecedented access to Coast Guard missions, senior officials across multiple administrations, labor leaders, and international partners, the author shows how being a strong sea power if vital, and the United States is struggling to keep up. A gripping voyage and an astute analysis of America's future prosperity and security"-- Provided by publisher.
