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Ambassador Krutnes of the Royal Norwegian Embassy and Ambassador Hautala of the Embassy of Finland have spent the past four years in Washington, DC. As their time in the United States comes to a close, they join Polar Institute director Rebecca Pincus to reflect on the evolving relationship between the US, Norway, and Finland, the focus on the Arctic, and share their perspectives on what lies ahead for these important diplomatic ties.
Guests
Ambassador Mikko Hautala
Ambassador of Finland to the United States
Ambassador Anniken Ramberg Krutnes
Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to the United States
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Polar Institute
Since its inception in 2017, the Polar Institute has become a premier forum for discussion and policy analysis of Arctic and Antarctic issues, and is known in Washington, DC and elsewhere as the Arctic Public Square. The Institute holistically studies the central policy issues facing these regions—with an emphasis on Arctic governance, climate change, economic development, scientific research, security, and Indigenous communities—and communicates trusted analysis to policymakers and other stakeholders. Read more
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