Health is one of the seven areas identified by the UN Development Program (UNDP) as a critical pillar of human security. The human security mindset of health is focused on addressing the root causes of insecurities and strengthening local capacities. Conventional...
The inaugural Anchorage Security and Defense Conference concluded Thursday, Nov. 21, after three days of discussions about the Arctic’s growing importance in global security. The theme of the event, “The ‘Decisive 2020s’ in Allied North Perspective,” drew from the...
Evolution is inevitable – whether it be technology, economic development, weapons systems, geopolitics, or international agreements. It is increasingly clear that the Arctic region is facing an accelerated evolutionary trend that is dramatically impacting the security...
Norwegian-American Bernt Balchen’s Arctic aviation expertise, innovative approaches to Arctic challenges, and development of successful Arctic search and rescue procedures significantly advanced Arctic security, Arctic aviation safety and Arctic operations from the...
Against the backdrop of Alaska’s expansive terrain and unpredictable elements, senior German military officers and civilian defense leaders immersed themselves in the challenges and complexities of Arctic security during a two-day senior executive Arctic seminar...
