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Recommendation 62
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Dr Pincus noted that unintentional escalation could arise from bad weather, an accident, or an...
Conclusion
Dr Pincus noted that unintentional escalation could arise from bad weather, an accident, or an unintended incident, adding that: “The Arctic is a harsh place to operate in the best of circumstances. Russian operators have been known to conduct unsafe manoeuvres in proximity to US and allied military exercises, for example.” 63
Government Response
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