The Arctic is no longer a remote frontier. It is a frontline in today’s global security environment. Permafrost thaws and melting ice is opening new sea routes, natural resources are becoming more accessible, and great powers are competing for influence in one of the harshest environments on Earth. Russia’s military buildup in the High North, China’s increasing ambitions, and NATO’s strengthened northern flank have made the Arctic a proving ground for both strategy and leadership.
Success in the Arctic requires integration across all domains to maintain a credible deterrence and ensure U.S. and Allied interests are protected. Thus, the MCU Arctic Strategic Initiative (ASI) was established to create a network of relevant scholars and institutions, as well as facilitate student research in order to generate an increased understanding of the nature and challenges of Arctic security to support the Marine Corps and its role in U.S. national security.
Arctic Symposium Day 1 AM Keynote
Arctic Symposium Day 1 PM Keynote Panel
Arctic Symposium Day 2 - Session 1, “U.S. with NATO in the Arctic”
Arctic Symposium Day 2 - Session 2, “NATO and Regional States”
Arctic Symposium Day 2 - Session 3A, “Maritime Issues in the Arctic”
Arctic Symposium Day 2 - Session 3B, “Training for the Arctic: How to Prepare for Cold Weather Ops"
Arctic Symposium Day 2 - Session 4A, USCG and Canadian Perspective on Arctic Security"
Arctic Symposium Day 2 - Session 4B, Russia, Maritime Interests, and Security”
Arctic Symposium Day 2 - Session 5, Russian & Chinese Perceptions of the Arctic & NATO’s Aggression