Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg on Friday informed us about the danger created by Russia in the northern polar districts. He also raised…
A Department of State spokesperson said, “The United States is planning to appoint an Arctic Ambassador during growing Russian military exercises in the area. The Ambassador-at-large will be set up to advance US policy in the northern polar district.”
On Friday, Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg informed us about the danger created by Russia in the northern polar districts. He also raised concern about China’s arrival in the Arctic.
The State Department Spokesperson Vedant Patel said, “The latest US Ambassador will be appointed to represent the seven other Arctic regions—Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Russia, in addition to the indigenous groups and other stakeholders.”
He added, “Peace and stability in the country are of critical strategic importance to the US and a primacy for Secretary of State Antony Blinken.” Antony Blinken will shortly be named the Arctic Ambassador, whose appointment is based on Senate assent.
The decision comes as Russia increases its presence near the North Pole, whereas China has been creating Arctic Research Stations. Nato’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Friday toured the Canadian Arctic, where he said Russia’s power in the north is a political challenge for the military alliance.
Concerns of Nato’s Secretary General
He said the threats include the restoration of hundreds of current and former Soviet-era Arctic military areas and Russia’s use of the high north as a test center for several advanced weapons, including hypersonic missiles. Jens Stoltenberg was also concerned about China’s presence in the Arctic for shipping and resource exploration.
He added, “Beijing and Moscow have also vowed to boost practical operations in the Arctic. This forms part of the growing strategic partnership that questions our values and our interests.”
He also explains how climate change is making the high north more crucial as melting ice is making the region more reachable. Lisa Murkowski, a Republican Senator for Alaska, appreciated the appointment of an Arctic Ambassador.
She said, “The US has been the only Arctic country lacking assigned diplomatic representation for the nation at ambassador level.” The latest ambassador will take over the old US position of Arctic Coordinator, held by career diplomat Jim DeHart.
