May 5, 2009
Testimony
Scott G. Borgerson discusses the melting Arctic, before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
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April 17, 2009
Must Read
Paula J. Dobriansky argues that the continuing success of the Antarctic Treaty at its 50th anniversary offers policymakers a powerful diplomatic template on which to combat pressing security, economic, and environmental challenges in the region.
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March 28, 2009
Op-Ed
New York Times
Scott Borgerson and Caitlyn Antrim argue that the United States should show leadership on the formation of an Arctic “polar park” for international scientific research.
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March 25, 2009
Testimony
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January 9, 2009
Essential Documents
Presidential Directive
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October 15, 2008
Article
The Atlantic
Scott Borgerson visually explores the changing Arctic using an interactive map.
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August 19, 2008
Op-Ed
Huffington Post
President Bush is right to demand an immediate end to the looting and shooting in Georgia by Russia, but he should also turn his attention to recent aggressive Russian activity in the opening Arctic, writes Scott Borgerson
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July 16, 2008
Op-Ed
Washington Post
Writing from within the Arctic Circle, Michael Gerson, describes the harsh realities of an ecosystem being tangibly changed by the climate disruption that stems from global warming.
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November 24, 2004
Must Read
The Arctic Council assesses the impact climate change is having on the Arctic environment, human health, and social, cultural and economic systems. The Assessment encourages Member States to take effective measures through enhancing the access of Arctic residents to information and decision makers.
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March/April 2008
Foreign Affairs Article — Summary
Wake up, Henry Hudson: Thanks to global warming, the Northwest Passage will soon be open for business.
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