Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress

O' ; Rourke, Ronald

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: International law;    Endangered species -- Arctic regions;    Environmental protection;    Natural resources;    Sovereignty -- Arctic regions;   

RP-ID  :  R41153
RP-ID  :  R41153_2017Nov02

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report provides an overview of Arctic-related issues for Congress, and refers readers to more in-depth CRS reports on specific Arctic-related issues. Some general issues include Arctic territorial disputes; commercial shipping through the Arctic; Arctic oil, gas, and mineral exploration; endangered Arctic species; and increased military operations in the Arctic, which could cause the region in coming years to become an arena of international cooperation or competition. 2018 fiscal year funding requests are included.