There are eight countries that have territory in the Arctic, and up until a couple of weeks ago, the US was the only one that did not have diplomatic representation in the region. Now, a geographer from Alaska will fill the role of Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs. Emily Schwing reports from Anchorage, Alaska.
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