LEADER 03268oam 2200541 450 001 9910705168303321 005 20180727143953.0 035 $a(CKB)5470000002447672 035 $a(OCoLC)864373134 035 $a(EXLCZ)995470000002447672 100 $a20131128d2013 ua 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurc|||||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 00$aArctic strategy 210 1$aWashington, DC :$cDepartment of Defense,$d2013. 215 $a1 online resource (1 unnumbered page, 14 pages) $ccolor illustrations, color maps 300 $a"November 2013." 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references. 330 $aThe Arctic is at a strategic inflection point as its ice cap is diminishing more rapidly than projected and human activity, driven by economic opportunity, ranging from oil, gas, and mineral exploration to fishing, shipping, and tourism, is increasing in response to the growing accessibility. Arctic and non-Arctic nations are establishing their strategies and positions on the future of the Arctic in a variety of international forums. Taken together, these changes present a compelling opportunity for the Department of Defense (DoD) to work collaboratively with allies and partners to promote a balanced approach to improving human and environmental security in the region in accordance with the 2013 National Strategy for the Arctic Region. The DoD Arctic Strategy outlines how the Department will support the whole-of-government effort to promote security, stewardship, and international cooperation in the Arctic. The Department's strategic approach to the Arctic reflects the relatively low level of military threat in a region bounded by nation States that have not only publicly committed to working within a common framework of international law and diplomatic engagement, but have also demonstrated the ability and commitment to do so. In consideration of enduring national interests in the Arctic and existing strategic guidance, the Department's end-state for its strategic approach to the Arctic is: a secure and stable region where U.S. national interests are safeguarded, the U.S. homeland is protected, and nations work cooperatively to address challenges. 517 1 $aDepartment of Defense Arctic strategy 606 $aGovernment policy$2fast 606 $aInternational cooperation$2fast 606 $aInternational law$2fast 606 $aStrategic aspects of individual places$2fast 607 $aArctic regions$xStrategic aspects 607 $aArctic regions$xInternational status 607 $aArctic regions$xInternational cooperation 607 $aArctic regions$xGovernment policy$zUnited States 607 $aUnited States$2fast 607 $aArctic Regions$2fast 615 7$aGovernment policy. 615 7$aInternational cooperation. 615 7$aInternational law. 615 7$aStrategic aspects of individual places. 712 02$aUnited States.$bDepartment of Defense, 801 0$bDID 801 1$bDID 801 2$bOCLCF 801 2$bOCL 801 2$bOCLCQ 801 2$bGPO 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910705168303321 996 $aArctic strategy$93257458 997 $aUNINA