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The Arctic has become a hub for complex great power dynamics, new economic opportunities and challenges, and climate change which challenges the physical geography and living conditions of Arctic communities.

Arctic investment is critical for protecting the region and U.S. national interests, explains Randy “Church” Kee, executive director of the Arctic Domain Awareness Center. Russia, the growing presence of China, and the need to advance economic development while preserving a region that is environmentally fragile are issues decision-makers need to consider, he says.