National Strategy for the Arctic Region
Homeland Security Digital Library Blog 2013-05-14
Summary:
The White House released the “National Strategy for the Arctic Region” which sets forth the United States Government’s strategic priorities for the Arctic region.
The strategy intends to position the United States to respond effectively to challenges and emerging opportunities arising from significant increases in Arctic activity due to the diminishment of sea ice and the emergence of a new Arctic environment. It defines U.S. national security interests in the Arctic region.
The strategy is built on three lines of effort: 1. Advance United States Security Interests 2. Pursue Responsible Arctic Region Stewardship 3. Strengthen International Cooperation
On May 14-15, 2013, United States Secretary of State John Kerry will join Arctic Council colleagues Canada, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Finland, and Russia in Kiruna, Sweden for its biannual meeting. The “National Strategy for the Arctic Region” is intend to increase international cooperation in this critical region of the world.