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The United States will move to protect its portion of the opening Arctic region, forcing it to compete with other interested countries.

The Arctic is quickly becoming a more important region, and the United States is rushing to protect its claims there. But it isn't alone. Several other nations are also trying to enhance their reach and presence in the region, making for a heated competition.

The U.S. Stakes Its Claim in the Arctic Frontier

<ul><li>The United States, along with several competing countries, will continue to build up its presence in the Arctic Circle.</li><li>To compensate for its lack of support and infrastructure in the region, Washington will rely on bilateral and multilateral agreements to protect its interests.</li><li>If U.S. multilateral efforts fail to maintain regional security, the Arctic could become more unstable.</li></ul>

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The U.S. Stakes Its Claim in the Arctic Frontier

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