Arctic Security Update
Arctic Security Update is a newsletter to inform our network of security practitioners on current events through the lens of Arctic security. Subscribe on LinkedIn or read the latest below.
A “Neighborly” Meeting in Alaska
President Donald J. Trump welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska, August 15, 2025. This week, we explore why the world comes to the Arctic through: The Big Picture: A “Neighborly” Meeting in Alaska From the Field: Arctic Exercises Draw an Audience On the Hill: NDAA on Deck The Big Picture A...
What’s Under the Surface
Bathymetric data of a volcano-like feature discovered by teams aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy on the continental slope along Northern Alaska. The feature rises from the seabed approximately 585 meters, residing approximately 1,600 meters below the surface at its shallowest depth. This week, we explore seabed, satellites, and sovereignty through:...
Arctic Pacific Comes into Focus
A civilian at Deadhorse Aviation Center East Hanger assists in pre-ICEX 2022 preparations in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, USA on February 23, 2022. This week, we explore the players and the game in the Arctic-Pacific through: The Big Picture: Arctic Pacific Comes into Focus Lat & Long: Return of the Snow Dragon II From the Field: Top of the World to Down Under...
Historic U.S. investment in Arctic security
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis transits Elliott Bay as it arrives at Coast Guard Base Seattle, July 11, 2025. Storis, temporarily homeported in Seattle, will support upcoming Arctic operations while the Coast Guard awaits delivery of its next generation of polar icebreakers. This week, we explore historic U.S. investment in Arctic security through: The...
The Arctic’s Role in Air Defense
Arctic Security Update A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit takes off to support Operation MIDNIGHT HAMMER at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 2025. This week, we explore the Arctic’s role in air defense through: The Big Picture: 12-Day War Underscores Urgency of Arctic Missile Defense From the Diplomatic Desk: 2025 NATO Summit Lat & Long: Greenland...
