Logistics in the High North: U.S. Navy’s Role in Geopolitical Competition

As global shipping routes shift with climate change, the Arctic and High North have become critical areas of geopolitical competition. Lieutenant Commander Justin Burdett, Fleet Readiness Officer for the U.S. Navy’s Sixth Fleet, shares insights on the challenges and innovations shaping naval logistics in this vital region. From staging hubs across Europe to overcoming time, distance, and weather constraints, this conversation highlights the complexities of sustaining operations in one of the world’s toughest environments.