Russia, which is the most important power in the region, has unique geo-superiority, and economic, military and other strategic interests in the region.

俄罗斯是北极地区最重要的世界大国，对北极地区拥有得天独厚的地缘优势，在北极有经济、军事、安全等诸多战略利益。

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In short, Russian leaders hope to control or eliminate many elements of U.S. military power in exchange for strategic force reductions they will have to make anyway.

WSJ: Arms Control Amnesia

It is a belief that is deeply held by the US military, who were among the first advocates of strategic air power.

BBC: Analysis: US 'shock and awe' tactic