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The United States, Climate Change, and the Arctic: Renewed American Interest in a Changing North?

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Evan Bloom and Montreal Conference Experts Date: 17-20 April 2007 Time: 5:00 p.m. EST (1700 GMT) View Webchat Transcript

A changing North is causing the United States as well as many countries to focus particular attention on the Arctic, its environment and the people who live there. What are the political, economic, strategic, cultural and energy interests of the United States in this region?

International experts are gathering in Montreal, April 19-20, 2007 for a conference to discuss and better understand the new realities of the North, and to grasp the many facets of U.S. policy in the region and the impact of U.S. interests on Arctic geopolitics, climate change and international relations.

Is the U.S. ready and/or willing to defend its valuable interests in the Arctic? With what strategy? And what are the limits?

We hope this Webchat connects conference participants with North of 60 communities and leaders and with those interested in Arctic Geopolitics who could not attend the conference in person. This Webchat is a chance for you to contribute to the discussion and engage the conference experts.

Guest Biography: Evan T. Bloom is Deputy Director for Polar and Scientific Affairs, U.S. Department of State.