TSC News
The following highlights and links provide recent updates on TSC and Arctic Security issues:
TSC Alumni event highlights civil-military emergency cooperation across Arctic, and reinforces new DoD priorities
The Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies hosted its third Alumni event March 14, bringing together defense professionals from the United States and Canada to examine the evolving roles of military and civilian organizations in Arctic emergency management. The event, titled...
Ted Stevens Center guides German government leaders through capstone course on Arctic security challenges
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 hosted by the Ted Stevens Center...
Reflections from Arctic Multidomain Legal Course (AMLC) 25-01
The Arctic operational environment is undergoing significant transformation. The readiness of service members to accomplish their mission depends upon a foundational understanding of legalities across all domains. To train defense and security professionals in this regard, the School for Arctic...
Bridging frontiers: How the TSC is reframing Arctic readiness for US warfighters
As global competition intensifies across the northern latitudes, the Arctic is no longer seen as a remote frontier—it has emerged as a vital operational theater for U.S. homeland defense and power projection. From Feb. 24–27, the Society of American Military Engineers Anchorage Post hosted the...
TSC launches Arctic Crisis Logistics Course enhancing strategic and operational logistics capabilities
The Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies concluded the first ever Arctic Crisis Logistics Course Feb. 18, a premier educational program designed to enhance operations readiness and coordination in the Arctic region. Held virtually, this course brought together military practitioners,...
Reflections from Arctic Regional Security Orientation Course 25-02
The School for Arctic Security Studies welcomed aboard 167 new Alumni after completing the foundational Arctic Regional Security Orientation Course on Feb. 14. This interactive, multidisciplinary course provides like-minded Arctic security practitioners a common baseline exposure to the many...
TSC and Swedish Defence University enhance partnership, inaugurate Sweden Chair
Director Randy “Church” Kee and a team from the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies traveled to Stockholm, Sweden, at the beginning of February for a two-day engagement with the Swedish Defence University. The TSC and SEDU have a history of collaboration, including featuring speakers...
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...
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
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,...
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...
