Anchorage Security and Defense Conference
Nearly 350 security practitioners, including military members, Ambassadors, policymakers, leaders, government officials, researchers, scholars, community leaders, and international Allies and partners gathered in Anchorage to address issues and opportunities in the Arctic region. Discussions focused on the Arctic’s rapidly changing environment, the growing strategic competition in the region, and pathways toward collaboration and resilience.
“At NORAD and USNORTHCOM, we recognize that defending the Arctic is central to securing our homeland, and we are committed to safeguarding this region,” said Gen. Gregory M. Guillot, Commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command. “I appreciate this forum which will foster your best ideas and most innovative strategies. Securing the Arctic is fundamental to the security of the U.S. and our Allies, and this task requires our full focus and determination. As the Arctic continues to shape global security, our combined approach in this region will define our ability to ensure the safety of our nations.”
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Conference and Workshop Report
In November 2024, the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies, in collaboration with ADAC- Arctic at the University of Alaska Anchorage, the Ted Stevens Foundation, and the U.S. Department of State, held the inaugural Anchorage Security and Defense Conference (ASDC). This conference provided a comprehensive exploration of evolving Arctic security challenges, all revolving around the theme The ‘Decisive’ 2020s in Allied North Perspective. Against the backdrop of geopolitical tensions, operational environment change, and increasing activity in the region, the Arctic is positioned as a critical focal point for global security discussions.
A Look Inside the Anchorage Security and Defense Conference
