On October 7, the White House released its National Strategy for the Arctic Region. This Strategy replaces and updates the 2013 National Strategy for the Arctic Region released by the Obama Administration. The new Strategy outlines four pillars to organize action: security, climate change and environmental protection, sustainable economic development, and international cooperation and governance. It relies on five principles to guide actions within the four pillars: consult, coordinate, and co-manage with Alaska Native tribes and communities; deepen relationships with allies and partners; plan for long lead-time investments; cultivate cross-sectoral coalitions and innovative ideas; and commit to a whole of government, evidence-based approach.
Please join the Wilson Center’s Polar Institute for the first discussion in a series about the new National Strategy for the Arctic Region (NSAR), featuring representatives from the Arctic Executive Steering Committee, Department of Defense, State Department, and National Security Council. Speakers will share their perspectives on what the NSAR means, what has changed since 2013, and what the future holds for US Arctic policy.
Speakers
Ambassador David Balton
Executive Director, Arctic Executive Steering Committee, Office of Science & Technology Policy, White House; former Senior Fellow, Polar Institute, Wilson Center
Maxine Burkett
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans, Fisheries and Polar Affairs, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, US Department of State
Gregory Pollock
Principal Director, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Department of Defense, United States
Devon S. Brennan
(INVITED) Director For Maritime & Arctic Security, National Security Council, The White House
Moderator
Dr. Rebecca Pincus
Director, Polar Institute