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| United States to appoint first Arctic Ambassador |
| 2022-08-28 |
| [BBC] The United States is planning to appoint an Ambassador for the Arctic, amid increased Russian military activity in the region. The Ambassador-at-Large will be put in place to advance US policy in the northern polar region, a Department of State spokesman said. On Friday, Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg warned of the threat posed by Russia in the northern polar regions. He also voiced concern about China's reach into the Arctic. The new US ambassador will engage with the seven other Arctic nations - Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Russia - as well as indigenous groups and other stakeholders, said State Department spokesman Vedant Patel. Peace and stability in the region are of "critical strategic importance" to the US and a priority for Secretary of State Antony Blinken, he added. Mr Blinken will soon name the ambassador, whose appointment is subject to Senate approval. The announcement comes as Russia steps up its presence near the North Pole, while China has been building Arctic research stations. |
| Posted by:Skidmark |
| #18 Some of the more travelled snowy mountains have "snow snake" hunting parties |
| Posted by: magpie 2022-08-28 20:28 |
| #17 please do not use "yellow snow" for cooking,... Speaking as your Health Advisor, I must point out that "yellow" snow contains more electrolytes than regular snow. |
| Posted by: SteveS 2022-08-28 14:07 |
| #16 @#14 - Like they said, "other stakeholders". |
| Posted by: DooDahMan 2022-08-28 13:06 |
| #15 Ambassador Salary in the United States The average Ambassador salary in the United States is $180,841 as of July 26, 2022, but the salary range typically falls between $153,015 and $218,133. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. If an ambassador enters into the diplomatic core from the private sector and takes a pay cut by accepting the post, then the Foreign Service will try to match with the salary of the private sector. |
| Posted by: Neville Unavitle4308 2022-08-28 13:02 |
| #14 Here are some of the other "native inhabitants" you may encounter during your tenure as the U.S.A.A. (no, not the insurance company) to these vast expanses of ice, snow and freezing Arctic waters... (don't know how the Penguins got into the picture, must be on vacation to the North, hmmm) |
| Posted by: Neville Unavitle4308 2022-08-28 12:57 |
| #13 ^^^^ Now that guy knows what he is talking about, AA (Arctic Ambassador), he sounds like he has "experience" in these matters. |
| Posted by: Neville Unavitle4308 2022-08-28 12:43 |
| #12 "The new US ambassador will engage with the seven other Arctic nations - Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Russia - as well as indigenous groups and other stakeholders...." I guess Russia and the other six aren't enough. But at least I can quit worrying about the baby seals. |
| Posted by: DooDahMan 2022-08-28 12:41 |
| #11 The Bi-Polar bears are the ones to really watch out for. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2022-08-28 12:23 |
| #10 In the interest of providing our first Arctic Ambassador with useful information, even perhaps lifesaving, please pass the following to the candidates: 29 Cool Facts About Polar Bears That You Should Know In addition, please do not use "yellow snow" for cooking, nor making your beverages, like coffee, tea, or reconstituted juices (no matter how superior you think it tastes).  |
| Posted by: Neville Unavitle4308 2022-08-28 12:20 |
| #9 named to this post.... I'm leaning towards Greta. |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2022-08-28 09:47 |
| #8 'SNOW' |
| Posted by: Mullah Richard 2022-08-28 08:17 |
| #7 ^^ Well, cocaine is called 'Sow' in some circles. |
| Posted by: Mullah Richard 2022-08-28 08:17 |
| #6 I would have added that but I kind of suspect we'll see Hunter Biden named to this post.... |
| Posted by: Silentbrick 2022-08-28 08:03 |
| #5 I suspect this post will have a 'staff' of [Nordic] young ladies... That's pretty sexist, Brick. You know Ambassadors also enjoy boys, children of all genders and furrys. Biden admin creates Arctic region ambassador position to counter climate change, geopolitical threats |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2022-08-28 07:50 |
| #4 Send Harris, she has done an excellent job so far! /s (Sorta, kinda. maybe) |
| Posted by: Seeking Cure For Ignorance 2022-08-28 07:44 |
| #3 I suspect this post will have a 'staff' of young ladies and be only 'attached' to the artic stations. Ie, a getaway reward for someone to amuse themselves with young women while not doing anything and collecting a fat salary from the taxpayers. |
| Posted by: Silentbrick 2022-08-28 06:38 |
| #2 I guess Polar Bears have to eat too. |
| Posted by: CrazyFool 2022-08-28 01:02 |
| #1 Not the Beeâ„¢? A real ambassador (or wealthy donor)? |
| Posted by: magpie 2022-08-28 00:51 |