I think the key is to implement a lot of what has been committed to by successive governments. Many of the fundamentals are in place. It means working with our American allies to ensure we reinforce our premier partnership in North America, and within the NATO context, to make sure we have fuller situational awareness. It means making sure we have the fixed-wing interceptor capability delivered and an ability to leverage the wonderful sensor systems coming online, such as the dual class of Arctic and offshore patrol vessels.
At the same time, it's important for us to distinguish between Russia and China as Arctic actors. Yes, they are both authoritarian regimes, and yes, they are both threats and strategic competitors globally, but in assessing the risks in the Arctic context, it will benefit us to parse them.
By no means should we be complacent or apathetic or not take the threats seriously, but we should recognize who is being called upon to address the threats and—