Anchorage, Alaska — The Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies has released Volume 3 of the Journal of Arctic Security, reinforcing its role as a leading platform for advancing dialogue on defense and security in the Arctic.
As competition intensifies and the region becomes increasingly accessible, this latest volume provides timely, practitioner-focused analysis on the evolving character of warfare and strategic dynamics in the High North. With a focus on operational capability and strategic adaptation, the publication brings together experts from across the policy, academic, and defense communities.
Volume 3 explores a range of critical issues shaping Arctic security today, including:
- “Achieving Unified Command in the Arctic, Part II: Anticipating Arctic Futures” by COL Russ Vanderlugt, USA, which examines future command structures and the need for greater unity of effort in an increasingly complex operational environment.
- “Defending Arctic North America: An IN, TO, and THROUGH Comparative Threat Analysis” by Ryan Dean and P. Whitney Lackenbauer, Ph.D, offering a comprehensive assessment of emerging threats and pathways for defense across the continent.
- “Contemporary Icebreaking Capacity in the North American Region” by Bryan Watts, Dimitrios Dalaklis & Antonios Andreadakis, detailing current capabilities and the challenges of maintaining persistent presence and freedom of navigation.
- “Pacing the Polar Shift: Reshaping U.S.-NATO Strategy in a Contested Arctic” by Frank Hoffman & Samuel R. Goldenstein, which analyzes how alliance strategy must evolve in response to a more competitive Arctic environment.
- “Security-Centered Science Diplomacy” by Kelsey Frazier, Ph.D., proposing a framework for future U.S.-Russian collaboration grounded in shared scientific and security interests.
- “Understanding the Arctic Research and Policy Act” by Kristi Swain, highlighting the implications of U.S. policy frameworks for national security and defense in the region.
- “Operational Viability of Arctic Lake Ice” by Jones et al., exploring the feasibility of using frozen lakes—such as Teshekpuk Lake, Alaska—as runways to expand Arctic logistics and power projection.
- “Arctic Warfare: Strategic Imperatives and the Case for Enterprise Synchronization” by Lt Col Kaitlin Salle, emphasizing the need for integrated, cross-domain approaches to Arctic operations.
Together, these contributions reflect the growing importance of integrating research, policy, and operational insight to address the challenges of a rapidly changing Arctic. The volume not only advances academic discourse but also delivers actionable perspectives to inform strategy, strengthen deterrence, and enhance the ability of the United States and its allies to operate effectively in the region.
The Journal of Arctic Security Studies continues to serve as a critical resource for decision-makers and practitioners navigating the complexities of the High North.
Volume 3 is now available, inviting readers to engage with the ideas shaping the future of Arctic security.