1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. a) List the members of the Arctic Council.
b) China has observer status, but says it is a “near Arctic state.” How does Secretary Pompeo refute China’s claim?

3. For what reasons does the U.S. oppose China’s attempts to establish a presence in the Arctic? Be specific.

4. What did Secretary Pompeo accuse Russia of doing in the Arctic region?

5. What is the U.S. doing to counter Chinese and Russian aggression in the Arctic?

6. How do you think the Arctic Council’s Scandinavian countries and Canada view the U.S.’s tough stand against Russian and Chinese control in the Arctic? (positive, negative, neutral?) Explain your answer.