Arctic Connections

Arctic Connections is a dynamic podcast featuring leading voices in defense, diplomacy, and academia as they explore the evolving security challenges and opportunities in the Arctic and beyond. Hosted by Associate Director Matthew Hickey, this engaging series fosters understanding, strengthens networks, and provides expert insights into the critical issues shaping regional and global security. Join us for thought-provoking discussions that inform, connect, and inspire.
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Episodes

Episode 5 – Threats Through, To, and In the North American Arctic

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

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

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

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

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...

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