Abstract:
Global warming and climate change lead the Arctic environment changing
dramatically. Satellite observations over time show decreasing multi-year ice and
increasing open water during the Arctic summer. The Arctic Five states (Rusia,
Canada, the United States, Denmark, and Norway) have high intention to the region
by overlapping claims. Among the A5 states, Russia is the state which currently
possesses the greatest means of power in the region. The Arctic is now opening up
and as a result, economic opportunities such as oil/gas exploration, maritime
transportation, and fisheries are expanding exponentially. As commercial
opportunities increase in the region, the U.S. needs an effective policy to deal with
this new frontier. In response to all Arctic changes and national interest, President
Obama signed the National Strategy for the Arctic Region (NSAR). Through this
strategy, setting the United States Government's strategic priorities for the Arctic
region. These priorities are intended to position the United States to respond
effectively to emerging opportunities while simultaneously pursuing efforts to protect
and conserve this unique environment. These priorities include: advancing our
security interests, pursuing responsible Arctic region stewardship, and strengthening
our international cooperation. These strategies are also supported by the strategy of
the U.S coast guard and Defense Department. The U.S. policy in the Arctic region is
reviewed by Neoliberal institutional approach.
