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Capping the top of the globe, the Arctic region hosts a landscape of icy tundra, unique nature and rare resources. Eight countries make up the Arctic nations in this area: Russia, Iceland, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Canada and, by means of Alaska, the U.S. As one of these Arctic nations, the U.S.’s substantial ties to the area have motivated policymaking for decades. But recently, policymakers have expressed a heightened interest in the Arctic…
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Foreword
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The Geopolitical Landscape of the Arctic
Important players and policy developments in the Arctic region
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Military and Economic Moves in the Arctic
U.S. and other countries heighten presence in globe's northern rim
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Congressional Action on the Arctic
Efforts in Congress to promote U.S. interests in the Arctic
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Pro & Con
Should Congress significantly increase its influence in the Arctic?
