National Strategy for the Arctic Region

The National Strategy for the Arctic Region is a national cross-sectoral strategy of the United States of America. Its main objective is to meet the challenges and opportunities in the Arctic region, and in furtherance of established Arctic Region Policy.
More specifically, the Strategy aims to advance united states security interests; evolve arctic infrastructure and strategic capabilities; enhance arctic domain awareness; preserve arctic region freedom of the seas; provide for future united states energy security; pursue responsible arctic region stewardship; protect the arctic environment and conserve arctic natural resources; use integrated arctic management to balance economic development, environmental protection, and cultural values; increase understanding of the arctic through scientific research and traditional knowledge; chart the arctic region; strengthen international cooperation; pursue arrangements that promote shared arctic state prosperity, protect the arctic environment, and enhance security; work through the Arctic Council to advance U.S. interests in the arctic region; accede to the law of the sea convention; and cooperate with other interested parties.