Arctic Connections
Episodes
Episode 5 – Threats Through, To, and In the North American Arctic
Welcome to Arctic Connections | Episode 5, Threats Through, To, and In the North American Arctic, featuring Dr. Whitney Lackenbauer and host Matthew Hickey. In this episode, renowned Arctic scholar, Dr. Lackenbauer, walks us through his model for Arctic security that delineates threats Through,...
Episode 4 – Investments, Geopolitics, and America’s Arctic Presence
Arctic Connections | Episode 4, Investments, Geopolitics, and America’s Arctic Presence, featuring Mead Treadwell and host Matthew Hickey. Originally recorded in November 2024, this episode, examines Arctic economic develop as a national security imperative. Our guests explore the nexus between...
Episode 3 – Arctic Infrastructure & Defense
Arctic Connections | Episode 3, Arctic Infrastructure & Defense, featuring Dr. Kelsey Frazier, Associate Director for Research and Analysis, and host Matthew Hickey. As Arctic sea ice melts and new shipping lanes open, nations are racing to secure their interests in this once-remote region....
Episode 2, Arctic Diplomacy
Arctic Connections - Episode 2, Arctic Diplomacy, featuring Joel Kopp, Associate Director for the National and Arctic Interest Chairs, and host Matthew Hickey. Originally recorded in January 2024, this episode delves into Kopp's distinguished career within the Department of State and provides...
Episode 1, Ted Stevens Center: Past, Present, and Future
Arctic Connections - Episode 1, Ted Stevens Center: Past, Present, and Future, featuring Randy “Church” Kee, Director of the Ted Stevens Center and host Matthew Hickey. Originally recorded in December 2023, this episode provides premiere insights on center operations and its growing impact on...
