The Evolving Arctic: Current State of U.S. Arctic Policy

The Arctic environment is in a state of flux and the U.S. government must be prepared to handle the evolution and capitalize on the opportunities. Once barren and desolate, the Arctic is slowly coming to life with industry and commerce brought about by receding ice conditions. Along with that comes...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Dwyer, William G
Other Authors: NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: 2013
Subjects:
Government and Political Science
Physical and Dynamic Oceanography
Geography
Civil Defense
Military Operations
Strategy and Tactics
*ARCTIC REGIONS
*HOMELAND SECURITY
*POLICIES
*STRATEGY
CANADA
COMMERCE
DEEP WATER
DENMARK
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
FINLAND
ICEBREAKERS
ICELAND
INDUSTRIES
INFRASTRUCTURE
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
MILITARY FACILITIES
NATIONS
NORWAY
REGIONS
RUSSIA
SECURITY
SWEDEN
THESES
VULNERABILITY
ARCTIC COUNCIL
Arctic
Canada
Handle The
North Pole
Norway
Arctic Council
Iceland
Online Access:http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/ADA589779
http://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?&verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix=html&identifier=ADA589779
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Summary:The Arctic environment is in a state of flux and the U.S. government must be prepared to handle the evolution and capitalize on the opportunities. Once barren and desolate, the Arctic is slowly coming to life with industry and commerce brought about by receding ice conditions. Along with that comes the need for a comprehensive and actionable Arctic policy. The other Arctic nations that ring the North Pole are quickly adapting to the shifting Arctic. Unlike the U.S., they have established Arctic policies, are implementing plans to operate in the region, and taking advantage of the opportunities that this new frontier has to offer. The U.S. framework is the National Strategy for the Arctic Region. The plan is short on detail and aspirational in nature. It lacks clear direction and authority. The U.S. has yet to commit to its role as an Arctic nation. The U.S. Arctic lacks infrastructure such as a deep-water port, a joint military base, and additional heavy icebreaker assets. Additionally, there is no lead agency that has authority and funding to carry out U.S. Arctic objectives. Under the current state of affairs, the U.S. is vulnerable to security, economic, and sovereignty issues in the Arctic.

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