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Arctic Strategy: One Year into the U.S. Leadership of the Arctic Council

Wednesday June 15th, 2016

The Arctic is warming faster than anywhere else on earth, opening a new sea to humanity. America is an Arctic nation, a notion that Americans too often forget. This gives America a leading role in determining whether the 21st century opening of the Arctic will happen peacefully and sustainably, or whether it will be characterised by conflict and exploitation.

Join the American Security Project and The Arctic Institute for a panel discussion on “Arctic Strategy: One Year into the U.S. Leadership of the Arctic Council.”

We can build a peaceful and prosperous Arctic, but American leadership is necessary. The Department of State’s International Security Advisory Board (ISAB) will soon publish a report on American policy in the region. BGen Stephen Cheney, USMC (ret), the CEO of the American Security Project and a member of the ISAB will discuss the report and America’s emerging Arctic strategy.

The panel will reflect on the first year of U.S. Leadership of the Arctic Council and discuss how to build a region that is at peace, is sustainable, and provides economic opportunity to its inhabitants.

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Lunch refreshments will be served from 12:00pm – 12:30pm.

Please arrive at 12:00pm for registration.

Speakers

  • BGen. Stephen A. Cheney, USMC (Ret.), CEO of American Security Project and member of the Foreign Affairs Policy Board and International Security Advisory Board.
  • Seth Myers will discuss developments in and the implications of regional security considerations, including non-Arctic state engagement in the region.
  • Counsellor from the Embassy of Norway to the United States will offer perspective on Norway’s long interest in Arctic affairs.
  • Victoria Herrmann, Managing Director of The Arctic Institute will introduce the event.

Moderator

  • Andrew Holland, Director of Studies for the American Security Project, who has testified before the House Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Eurasia and Emerging Threats about U.S. Arctic Strategy, will moderate.
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