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Arctic Security and Diplomacy Act aims to combat espionage and influence operations by foreign adversaries in the Arctic and U.S. waters.

The Arctic Security and Diplomacy Act seeks to limit espionage and influence operations by foreign adversaries in the Arctic and U.S. waters. It mandates the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to identify and counter espionage activities in the Arctic, including diplomatic sanctions and multilateral pressure. The Act also requires foreign vessels to obtain consent for maritime scientific research in U.S. waters and prohibits such research by vessels associated with foreign adversaries unless a national interest waiver is granted.