In the dead of winter, where the sun refuses to rise and temperatures plunge to minus 17 degrees Fahrenheit, a group of U.S. service members ventured into the heart of the American Arctic. Their mission: immerse themselves in one of the harshest environments on Earth,...
The Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies hosted an engaging virtual event on Dec. 3 titled “Russia, China, and the Geopolitics of the Arctic.” Approximately 60 TSC alumni attended the discussion, which featured Canadian geopolitical analyst and TSC alumnus...
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...
