As strategic competition intensifies across the Arctic and Indo-Pacific, the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies is expanding its outreach to like-minded partners committed to preserving regional stability and deterring aggression.
On April 8, Director Randy “Church” Kee met with Kiyohiko Hamada, Head Consul of Japan in Anchorage, to discuss shared interests in Arctic research, governance, and security cooperation. The courtesy visit marked a continued effort by the Department of Defense’s newest Regional Center to build enduring relationships with allies who recognize the Arctic’s increasing geopolitical relevance. Hamada arrived in Anchorage in December 2023 after spending three years as Counselor of the Embassy of Japan in Ukraine.
