Ted Stevens Center For Arctic Security

A U.S. Department of Defense Regional Center
Providing Education, Analysis, and Engagement

“Committed to innovation and excellence in Arctic defense education, practitioner relevant research and collaborations with America’s Arctic security Allies and partners.”

Vision

Advance a network of civilian and military practitioners promoting understanding and providing collaborative security solutions for the Arctic region.

Mission

The Stevens Center will build strong, sustainable, domestic and  international networks of security leaders and promote and conduct focused research on Arctic security to advance DoD security priorities in the Arctic region.

Value

Through delivering relevant education, analysis and symposia, prepare civilian and military security practitioners, propose useful solutions, and enhance people networks to ensure a stable, rules-based order in the Arctic that will benefit the United States and nations across the Arctic. 

Mission Pillars

TSC activities encompass education and training programs, seminars, conferences, and other activities, as well as research and analysis projects to further strategic foresight relating to Arctic security affairs.

EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

To accomplish the vision of creating a stellar executive education program, the TSC is underway in with government and civilian institutions to proactively identify the influences climate change, emerging technologies, and shifting international relations will have on the Arctic and how they will impact U.S. national security interests.

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STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT

In coordination with the other mission components of the TSC, the team will plan, organize, execute, and report on workshops, simulations/exercises, field programs symposia, and seminars that bring together Arctic and climate security leaders, subject matter experts, and associated collaborators to advance and promote Arctic security. TSC activities encompass education and training programs, seminars, conferences, and other activities, as well as research and analysis projects to further strategic foresight relating to Arctic security affairs.

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RESEARCH & ANALYSIS

To organize, execute, and report on research and analysis in support of OSD(Policy), USNORTHCOM, other
Combatant Commands, and Military Service mission needs. Research and Analysis will be conducted in
unclassified and classified domains. TSC-conducted research and analysis will be published to support advancing Arctic and
climate security awareness, consistent with the overall mission of the Center and in compliance with
higher level guidance.

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MISSION SUPPORT

As the critical enabler of the TSC mission areas of research & analysis, executive education, and Strategic Engagement programs and activities, a consolidated “support function”. TSC activities encompass education and training programs, seminars, conferences, and other activities, as well as research and analysis projects to further strategic foresight relating to Arctic security affairs.

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Upcoming Events
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2023 Arctic Circle Assembly

October 19, 2023

The Arctic Circle Assembly is the largest annual international gathering on the Arctic, attended by more than 2000 participants from over 60 countr...

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AFN – Alaskan Federation of Natives Annual Convention: Anchorage, AK

October 19, 2023

The annual convention serves as the principal forum and voice for the Alaska Native community in addressing critical issues of public policy and go...

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