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Office of the U.S. Coordinator for the Arctic Region

Our Mission

The Office of the U.S. Coordinator for the Arctic Region leads and coordinates the advancement of U.S. interests in the Arctic related to safety and security, sustainable economic growth, and strengthening cooperation among Arctic States to perpetuate and defend the rules-based order in the region.

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U.S. Coordinator for the Arctic Region

James P. DeHart

U.S. Department of State

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