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The Impact of an Ice Diminishing Arctic on Naval and Maritime Operations
CDR Timothy B. Smith Director, U.S. National Ice Center
16 July 2013
USN NOAA USCG
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WELCOME
Picture: STEPHEN KAZLOWSKI / BARCROFT MEDIA
Why are we here? Where are we going? What do we need? How will we achieve goals? Cri6cal interna6onal partners. Is the U.S. ready?
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Change is Happening
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Na>onal Interests
U.S. National Strategy
United States to "assert a more ac>ve and influen>al na>onal presence to protect its Arc>c interests and project sea power throughout the region," and to secure free passage of vessels through the Northwest Passage and the Northern Sea Route.”
Emphasis: 1. Advancing U.S. security interests 2. Pursuing responsible Arc>c region
stewardship 3. Strengthening interna>onal coopera>on
“The Arc>c is one of the last true fron>ers in the United States. It is becoming a new fron>er in our foreign policy.” Fmr U.S. Dept Secretary Of State, Tom Nides, Aug 2012
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Sovereign Waters/International Waters
• UNCLOS-‐’Law of the Sea’ not ra>fied by U.S. • Increased geo-‐poli>cal interest from countries such as China, Korea, and India • 2015-‐2017 U.S. will Chair Arc>c Council
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Why are we here?
Adventure Seekers Environment
Safety of Naviga>on Science and Research
Air Travel
Resource Exploita>on
Distance and Infrastructure
Military Presence
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