Capstone Analysis Paper

Technical Report · Sun Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 2018

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1462678· OSTI ID:1462678

Pihlaja, Crestencia ^[1]

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1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

As the world becomes increasingly more globalized, seemingly obscure global regions have begun to rise as growing platforms for national power. Perhaps one of the most significant, and fast-growing region is the Arctic. The Arctic has become a hub for international activities, it's importance being identified by its expansive natural resources and proximity of nations. There are eight nations that have claimed geographic stake in the Arctic: Canada, The Kingdom of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, the Russian Federation, Sweden, and the United States of America.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-94AL85000
• OSTI ID: 1462678
• Report Number(s): SAND-2018-8181R; 666277
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English