By Adam Lajeunesse

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has dramatically expanded its Arctic activity inrecent years. Much of this activity – particularly that undertaken with Russia – has gonebeyond operational exercising, taking on political messaging geared towards both American and domestic Chinese audiences. As such, the tone and substance of the USresponse is critical to denying China its political objectives. This note analyzes likely PRC objectives and offers strategic messaging options to frame future American responses.