Hot Topics and Cold Facts for the High North

  • EVENT – SECURITY AND DEFENSE
    • Securing the Future of America’s Arctic: Professionalizing our Arctic National Security Workforce
      December 14, 2022 at 2:00 – 3:00 ET
  • The United States is an Arctic Nation, but are we communicating that to the average citizen? How are we preparing ourselves for long-term success in tackling the many challenges that face the Arctic Region? 
  • EVENT – SECURITY AND DEFENSE
    •  Newport Manual on Arctic Security
      November 15, 2022 at 12:30 – 2:00 ET
  •   This inaugural webinar is showcasing the release of the “Newport Manual on Arctic Security” authored by Dr. Walter Berbrick, Professor & Director at the U.S. Naval War College, Dr. Gaëlle Rivard Piché, Strategic analyst with Defence Research & Development Canada, and Col Michael Zimmerman, Former Staff Judge Advocate for U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa. 

ARCTIC SECURITY DIALOGUES
The Polar Institute and the Arctic Domain Awareness Center are pleased to announce the creation of a new series of programs entitled Arctic Security Dialogues. The Dialogues will address a broad spectrum of security issues to include, but not limited to national security, homeland security, and the many components of civil security.

  • EVENT – SECURITY AND DEFENSE
    • Arctic Security Dialogues IV | Progress on the Department of the Air Force Arctic Strategy
      July 27, 2021 at 11:30 – 12:30 ET
  • The Department of the Air Force released its first Arctic Strategy on July 21, 2020. Signed by the Secretary of the Air Force, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and Chief of Staff of the Space Force, the Strategy noted that the “Arctic is among the most strategically significant regions of the world today.” Four lines of effort were included:
    • Vigilance in all domains
    • Projecting power through a combat-credible force
    • Cooperation with allies and partners
    • Preparation for Arctic operations
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  • EVENT – SECURITY AND DEFENSE
    • Arctic Security Dialogues III | Understanding the New Dimensions of Trans-Atlantic Arctic Security
      May 7, 2021at 3:30 – 5:00 ET
  • The purpose of the discussion is to gain a diversity of views from current and retired military officers who have unique insights on the emerging defense and security environment across the Trans-Atlantic Arctic region.
  • EVENT – GOVERNANCE
    • Arctic Security Dialogues II | Toward a U.S. Army Arctic Strategy
      December 11, 2020 at 4:00 – 6:00 ET
  • “Toward a U.S. Army Arctic Strategy” is the second program in the Arctic Security Dialogues, following the inaugural discussion on the U.S. Air Force Arctic Strategy. The U.S. Army has yet to publish an Arctic Strategy, though one is currently in development…
  • EVENT – INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
    • Arctic Security Dialogues I | United States Air Force Arctic Strategy: Perspectives and Insights
      October 5, 2020 at 12:00 – 1:30 ET
  • The Polar Institute and the Arctic Domain Awareness Center are pleased to announce the creation of a new series of programs entitled Arctic Security Dialogues. The Dialogues will address a broad spectrum of security issues to include, but not limited to national security, homeland security, and the many components of civil security.​​​​​​​ United States Department of Air Force Arctic Strategy: Perspectives and Insights is the first program in the Arctic Security Dialogues series.

Source: Wilson Center