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The U.S. lags Russia and China in its commitment to the strategic importance of the Arctic and should enhance its influence in the region on a number of fronts, including increased funding, diplomacy, infrastructure, vessels, research and technology, say analysts with a leading think tank in Washington, D.C. The U.S. has recognized the importance of the Arctic but essentially needs to put its money where its mouth is if presence is going to equal influence, they say in a new…
