High North Security Dialogue
HNSD focuses on the evolving defense and security environment of the European High North, encompassing the northern land and maritime regions of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and their approaches. Participants examine the strategic terrain, infrastructure, mobility corridors, and regional operating conditions that shape defense readiness and multinational cooperation along NATO’s northern flank.
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2025 HNSD builds strategic defense networks to reinforce deterrence in the High North
From Sept. 9-12, 2025, more than 40 senior military leaders, policymakers, and subject-matter experts from across the Arctic region convened virtually for the 2025 High North Security Dialogue, demonstrating a continued commitment to working collaboratively on defense...
What Does the Warfighter Need to Succeed in the Arctic?
Trusted Networks in the High North
The North American Arctic: Linchpin on the global stage
Editor’s note for op-ed: Dr. Kathryn Friedman is the North American Arctic Policy Advisor for the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies, a U.S. Department of Defense Regional Center based in Alaska. The views expressed in this article only reflect her own...
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In 2026, the TSC will host a series of programs in support of the High North Security Dialogue including webinars, podcasts, and in-person engagements. Please stay tuned for schedule updates and fill out the inquiry box above to stay informed.
