With twin threats from Russia and China, U.S. military puts new focus on Alaska In the past, large-scale exercises “occurred in Alaska,” one general says. “Now, this is high-end training that is occurring — that is about Alaska, from Alaska.”
Take a trip to the Asian island that could play a role in Alaska's future If Taiwan faces a military conflict with China, Alaska forces could be drawn into the fight. Northern Journal recently took a trip to the island to learn more.