Published 2 years ago

Biden Creates Arctic Ambassador

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The Biden administration said Friday it will upgrade its engagement with the Arctic Council and countries with an interest in a region that’s rapidly changing due to climate change. The State Department said the U.S. will appoint an ambassador-at-large for the Arctic to deal with national security, environmental and development issues in the far North. The U.S. has had an Arctic coordinator for many years, but the upgraded position may bring new energy to the job.

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BBC News

US to appoint its first Arctic Ambassador

On Friday, Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg warned of the Russian threat in northern polar regions.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

US Creates Arctic Ambassador as Russia, China Increase Presence in Waters Opened Up by Climate Change

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will soon name an ambassador-at-large who will engage with other Arctic nations, indigenous groups and other stakeholders

2 years ago·India

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The Independent

US upgrades Arctic engagement with new ambassadorial post

The Biden administration is upgrading its engagement with the Arctic Council and countries with an interest in a region that's rapidly changing due to climate change

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

US upgrades Arctic engagement with new ambassadorial post

The Biden administration is upgrading its engagement with the Arctic Council and countries with an interest in a region that's rapidly changing due to climate change. The State Department said

2 years ago·United States

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Washington Times

Biden to create Arctic ambassador position to shore up competition with China and Russia

The Biden administration will create an ambassador-at-large position for the Arctic Region to help shore up competition, as China and Russia expand their presence in the area.

2 years ago·United States

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KRDO

US upgrades Arctic engagement with new ambassadorial post

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is upgrading its engagement with the Arctic Council and countries with an interest in a region that’s rapidly changing due to climate change. The State Department said Friday the U.S. would appoint an ambassador-at-large for the Arctic to deal with national security, environmental and development issues in the far North. The Arctic has been a hotbed of activity in recent years as warming seas have reduc…

2 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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