GENERAL
NATO Fortifies Arctic Amid Rising Russia, China Threats
NATO has launched 'Arctic Sentry,' a major operation to bolster its presence and coordinate activities in the strategically vital High North. The move comes amid rising concerns over Russia's military build-up and China's growing interest in the region. The alliance's recent 'Cold Response' exercise simulated a large-scale attack, involving thousands of troops and integrating civilian responders to test readiness in extreme conditions.