Open AccessPentagon Strategy Recognizes Need for Increased Research in the Arctic
Author(s) -
Showstack Randy
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
eos, transactions american geophysical union
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.316
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 2324-9250
pISSN - 0096-3941
DOI - 10.1002/2013eo500002
Subject(s) - pentagon , arctic , the arctic , work (physics) , state (computer science) , political science , business , computer science , engineering , oceanography , geology , law , mechanical engineering , algorithm
A new Arctic strategy issued by the Pentagon recognizes the changing state of the Arctic and the need for increased scientific research efforts to better understand the Arctic environment. In addition, the strategy identifies an end goal of securing and stabilizing the Arctic region so that U.S. interests are safeguarded and nations can work cooperatively on issues.