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U.S. Air Force Gen. Victor Renuart, Northern Command chief, said the Arctic region and cyberspace are areas that the next administration must keep an eye on in the coming years. ( Defense Department )

Renuart: New President Faces Cyber, Arctic Threats

By JOHN T. BENNETT

The next U.S. president will inherit ever-growing threats in cyberspace and the Arctic region, meaning the new commander-in-chief likely will be forced to craft an unprecedented collection of new security policies, a top military official said. ... full story

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