A Lecture – America’s Diplomatic Efforts in the Arctic: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

A lecture by Mary Thompson-Jones, professor at the U.S. Naval War College and a former U.S. foreign service officer whose diplomatic experiences span more than two decades. She recently published a highly acclaimed book, America in the Arctic: Foreign Policy and Competition in the Melting North.

Donald Trump may grab today’s Arctic headlines, but the United States has a long history of engagement in the Arctic. Mary Thompson-Jones will discuss the past and present relations the country has had with various other Arctic nations, bringing together historical insights, and climate change and national security considerations.