Analysis-NATO allies promised Trump they’d secure the Arctic; they've got work to do

NATO staged huge Arctic drills in Norway — about 30,000 troops rehearsed a counter‑attack in the High North, signalling a sharper focus on the region.
Russia has massively beefed up its Arctic presence (big icebreaker fleet, revived bases) and the Kola Peninsula hosts much of its nuclear submarine force.
Allies face steep costs and tech challenges (icebreakers, cold‑weather drones, satellites, new submarine sensors) — and there are lingering questions about U.S. commitment.