Stevens Center News & Media
The following highlights and links provide recent updates on TSC and Arctic Security issues:
TSC workshop strengthens Arctic health and security
As Arctic maritime activity increases, so do the challenges associated with health and security in the region. To address these issues, the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies recently hosted a workshop titled Identifying Community-Level Indicators of Arctic Maritime Health Security at...
Episode 4 – Investments, Geopolitics, and America’s Arctic Presence
Arctic Connections | Episode 4, Investments, Geopolitics, and America’s Arctic Presence, featuring Mead Treadwell and host Matthew Hickey. Originally recorded in November 2024, this episode, examines Arctic economic develop as a national security imperative. Our guests explore the nexus between...
Arctic Readiness in Action: TSC Arctic Fellows experience the harsh realities of the U.S. Arctic
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, gaining firsthand insight...
Ted Stevens Center launches multimedia studio to advance Arctic security dialogue
After 18 months of development, the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies has unveiled its state-of-the-art multimedia studio, designed to amplify its mission through virtual courses, podcasts, and dynamic media content. The studio represents a significant leap in fostering Arctic...
First U.S. Army Soldier joins TSC through Career Skills Program
When Lt. Col. Wesley Moerbe looked toward retirement after 20 years of service in the U.S. Army, he found the perfect opportunity to transition to civilian life at the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies. On Dec. 4, Moerbe became the first U.S. Army Soldier to join the TSC through the...
TSC achieves milestone with Arctic Regional Security Orientation Course
Last week as it hosted the Arctic Regional Security Orientation Course (ARSOC) from Dec. 9-13. This marked the first course since a temporary pause in programming to enhance the center’s technology infrastructure. These upgrades enabled the center to broadcast a course live from its multimedia...
HDI, CASP, and TSC partner to launch ARCTIC EDGE research workshops
The Homeland Defense Institute (HDI), the Center for Arctic Study & Policy (CASP), and the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies have partnered to execute a series of ARCTIC EDGE research workshops: “Deepening Understanding, Expanding Collaborations.” The three organizations seek to...
TSC Alumni event highlights the geopolitical stakes in the Arctic
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 Alexander Dalziel, offering a...
Anchorage Security and Defense Conference shapes future of Arctic security cooperation
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 U.S. National Security Strategy,...
ICE-PPR Situational Awareness Working Group strengthens Arctic collaboration
Focusing on advancing Arctic research and defense, the International Cooperative Engagement Program for Polar Research (ICE-PPR) Situational Awareness Working Group (SAWG) held its quarterly meeting on Nov. 18 in Anchorage, Alaska. This gathering, which coincided with the Anchorage Security and...
An Evolution in Arctic Collective Defense
Episode 3 – Arctic Infrastructure & Defense
Arctic Connections | Episode 3, Arctic Infrastructure & Defense, featuring Dr. Kelsey Frazier, Associate Director for Research and Analysis, and host Matthew Hickey. As Arctic sea ice melts and new shipping lanes open, nations are racing to secure their interests in this once-remote region....
TSC launches Alumni Program with inaugural event
The Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies has launched its new Alumni Program, giving former course participants access to exclusive events aimed at fostering continued education and networking. The center kicked off its first virtual event on Sept. 9, featuring a panel discussion on...
A witness to history: My year serving at the Department of Defense’s newest Regional Center
Editor’s note for op-ed: Joel Kopp was the Associate Director for National & Arctic Interest Chairs at 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 his own views, not those of the...
US Ambassador to Canada engages with emerging leaders
The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS), the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies (TSC), and the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) partnered to organize an Emerging Leaders Forum. This four-day workshop brought together a diverse group of...
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 views, not those of TSC or the...
Celebrating 75 years of NATO
April 4, 2024, marks the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. This significant milestone is a testament to the enduring strength and significance of the alliance.“NATO is the world’s preeminent alliance. When NATO leaders routinely call it the most successful one in history,...
Episode 2, Arctic Diplomacy
Arctic Connections - Episode 2, Arctic Diplomacy, featuring Joel Kopp, Associate Director for the National and Arctic Interest Chairs, and host Matthew Hickey. Originally recorded in January 2024, this episode delves into Kopp's distinguished career within the Department of State and provides...
Episode 1, Ted Stevens Center: Past, Present, and Future
Arctic Connections - Episode 1, Ted Stevens Center: Past, Present, and Future, featuring Randy “Church” Kee, Director of the Ted Stevens Center and host Matthew Hickey. Originally recorded in December 2023, this episode provides premiere insights on center operations and its growing impact on...
TSC’s Arctic Fellowship program prepares future leaders for Arctic challenges and opportunities
In its inaugural year, the Ted Stevens Center’s Arctic Fellowship program is aimed at cultivating a cadre of security practitioners with a nuanced understanding of Arctic security dynamics. The program, in partnership with the University of Alaska, is designed to equip military leaders with the...
Forging Arctic collaboration: Ted Stevens Center makes debut at ICE CAMP 2024
In a bold stride towards Arctic collaboration, the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies ventured into uncharted territory as its staff embarked on an inaugural journey to Operation Ice Camp (ICE CAMP) 2024, located a brisk 200 nautical miles north/northeast of Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, March...
NATO’s welcome enlargement in the North
Editor’s note: This op-ed was written by Dr. Matthew Rhodes is a professor at 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 his own views, not those of TSC or the U.S. Department of...
Strengthening international security cooperation: Mongolian Armed Forces visit Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies
In another significant stride toward increased international security cooperation, Colonel T. Galbadrakh, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Mongolian Armed Forces, made a pivotal visit to the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies on Feb. 14. Welcomed by Randy “Church” Kee, the...
Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies launches Coffee Talk initiative
In an effort to foster stronger community relationships and promote collaborative security solutions for the Arctic region, the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies has launched a new Coffee Talk initiative. This program aims to connect with stakeholders in the local community,...
