Anchorage Security and Defense Dialogue

Anchorage Security and Defense Dialogue. November 18-20, 2025

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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Gen. Gregory Guillot, Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, delivers a keynote address during the Anchorage Security and Defense Conference (ASDC) Nov. 19, 2024, in Anchorage, Alaska. ASDC is aimed at convening defense and security practitioners to discuss challenges and opportunities facing the circumpolar Arctic and neighboring regions with international security implications. During his remarks, Guillot recognized that defending critical infrastructure in the Arctic is at the heart of homeland defense, saying “as the Arctic continues to shape global security, our combined approach in this region will define our ability to secure the safety of our nation.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Don Hudson)
Cover sheet image of the HDI TSC Symposium Report 2023.

The 2024 Final 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.

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