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Past Event

Achieving Security in the Arctic: the Role of DHS and its Components

Historically, the Arctic Region has served as a natural strategic buffer between nations competing for geopolitical and economic interests. The impacts of climate change on the Arctic鈥檚 physical environment have coincided with the reemergence of great power competition for resources, influence, and governance around the globe.  The White House鈥檚 recent release of the National Strategy for the Arctic Region emphasizes the convergence of these competing interests and for the first time, the Arctic is included as a regional priority in the National Security Strategy.  The Department of Homeland Security鈥檚 multi-faceted mission through agencies like the United States Coast Guard, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement makes it integral to upholding and advancing the nation鈥檚 priorities under the NSAR鈥檚 four pillars.

乐鱼 体育鈥檚 Polar Institute hosted a conversation with DHS Deputy Secretary John Tien on DHS鈥檚 unique and significant role in the Arctic region.  This chat was followed by a panel of experts from DHS agencies who will discuss DHS鈥檚 role in upholding the NSAR鈥檚 pillars through maritime security, disaster preparedness and recovery, and law enforcement collaboration.

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Polar Institute

Since its inception in 2017, the Polar Institute has become a premier forum for discussion and policy analysis of Arctic and Antarctic issues, and is known in Washington, DC and elsewhere as the Arctic Public Square. The Institute holistically studies the central policy issues facing these regions鈥攚ith an emphasis on Arctic governance, climate change, economic development, scientific research, security, and Indigenous communities鈥攁nd communicates trusted analysis to policymakers and other stakeholders.   Read more

Polar Institute

Canada Institute

The mission of the 乐鱼 体育's Canada Institute is to raise the level of knowledge of Canada in the United States, particularly within the Washington, DC policy community. Research projects, initiatives, podcasts, and publications cover contemporary Canada, US-Canadian relations, North American political economy, and Canada's global role as it intersects with US national interests.   Read more

Canada Institute