Arctic Governance: U.S. Coast Guard Presence and Leadership in the Region

Throughout its 150-year history in the region, the U.S. Coast Guard's presence and leadership in the Arctic have not been more important than they are today. The Arctic is experiencing unprecedented levels of environmental, operational, and geostrategic stress, which requires continuous U.S. Co...

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Published inThe Fletcher forum of world affairs Vol. 48; no. 1; pp. 59 - 68
Main Authors Moore, Nathan A, Williams, Dustin R, Harris, Amanda L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Medford The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy 01.01.2024
Subjects
Armed forces
Climate change
Coast guard
Collaboration
Compliance
Cooperation
Councils
Enforcement
Environmental conditions
Evacuations & rescues
Fisheries
Geopolitics
Governance
International cooperation
International law
Leadership
Maritime law
Military exercises
Regions
Rules
Security
Territorial waters
United States > US
Norway
Arctic region
China
Denmark
Alaska
Iceland
Russia
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Summary:Throughout its 150-year history in the region, the U.S. Coast Guard's presence and leadership in the Arctic have not been more important than they are today. The Arctic is experiencing unprecedented levels of environmental, operational, and geostrategic stress, which requires continuous U.S. Coast Guard presence to protect Americas vital national and economic security interests. The Service aims to integrate its distinctive qualities across intergovernmental and multinational teams to tackle emerging challenges in the Arctic. Specifically, the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Command will utilize its ties to European Arctic partners and leadership in international forums to share best practices, protect the Arctic region, and promote rules-based order. The emergence of the Arctic region as a strategic imperative for the United States has gained much attention in recent years. As geopolitical competition expands and environmental conditions allow for increased human activity and economic opportunities in the Arctic, a comprehensive and collaborative approach to governance has become paramount. To ensure that the Arctic remains a peaceful, stable, prosperous, and cooperative region, the U.S. Coast Guard must be used as an instrument of national power to model governance and adherence to rules, norms, and standards. This will be accomplished through persistent presence, focused international cooperation, and deepened relationships with allies and partners. The U.S. Coast Guard has served as a national leader in Arctic security and safety and is uniquely suited to deliver expertise and advance U.S. national interests across the region.
ISSN:1046-1868