US To Name Arctic Regional Ambassador

FOX News: Biden admin creates Arctic region ambassador position to counter climate change, geopolitical threats 

The State Department said a 'peaceful' Arctic region is of 'critical strategic importance' to the United States 

The Biden administration has announced plans to establish a new ambassador-at-large position to represent the Arctic region amid growing geopolitical tensions with two other large players in the area, China and Russia. 

"To further American interests and cooperation with Allies and partners in the Arctic, and after extensive consultations with Members of Congress, local and federal government officials, and external stakeholders, the President plans to elevate the Arctic Coordinator position by appointing an Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate," the State Department wrote in a press release on Friday.  

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WNU Editor: Russia is spending billions in the Arctic. The US will need to do more than just making an ambassadorial post for the region.

 US To Name Arctic Regional Ambassador  

Establishing an Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region -- US Department of Defense  

US upgrades Arctic engagement with new ambassadorial post -- AP  

US counters Putin in the Arctic after NATO said the North Pole is the 'shortest path' for Russian missiles to North America: Washington appoints ambassador-large to oversee region where Moscow has 13 bases and has drawn China's interest -- Daily Mail  

The iceman cometh: Biden creates an Arctic ambassador -- Politico  

U.S. To Establish Ambassador's Post For Arctic As NATO Homes In On Region's Defense -- RFE  

US to name Arctic ambassador as thawing pole heats superpower rivalry -- The Guardian/AFP  

US to name Arctic ambassador eying Russia and China -- Al Jazeera 

U.S. to appoint Arctic ambassador in sign of region's growing importance -- Axios



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