Arctic Connections is a thought-provoking podcast exploring the critical intersection of security, economic development, and diplomacy in the Arctic. Each episode features expert guests who provide in-depth analysis on emerging geopolitical trends, Arctic security considerations, military strategy, and sustainable investments shaping the region.
Arctic Connections
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Arctic Connections is a thought-provoking podcast exploring the critical intersection of security, economic development, and diplomacy in the Arctic. Each episode features expert guests who provide in-depth analysis on emerging geopolitical trends, Arctic security considerations, military strategy, and sustainable investments shaping the region.
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5/13/2025
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Recent Episodes
June 16, 2026
Arctic Connections | Canada and the North American Arctic
In this episode of Arctic Connections, Distinguished Professor and North American Arctic Policy Advisor for the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies (ACT1 Contractor), Dr. Kathryn Friedman, catches up with Ms. Sara Cohen, Deputy Chief of Missions for Foreign Policy and National Security at the Canadian Embassy in Washington D.C. They explain why the North American Arctic matters to both the U.S. and Canada, highlighting the driving forces behind the two nations' enduring security cooperation. Ms. Cohen also offers an inside look at Canada's latest defense commitments and the implications for the Arctic region.
February 19, 2026
Arctic Connections | Episode 11 - Allies, Adversaries, and Arctic Access facebook sharing buttontwitter sharing buttonlinkedin sharing buttonpinterest sharing buttonsharethis sharing button
Welcome to Arctic Connections | Episode 11, Allies, Adversaries, and Arctic Access. In this episode, host Matthew Hickey sits down with Alexander Dalziel, senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, to discuss Russian attitudes toward the North American Arctic and what they mean for regional defense and deterrence. Dalziel offers a Canadian perspective on U.S.-Canada cooperation, NATO’s role in the western flank, and the growing partnership between China and Russia—particularly in the Bering Strait and Arctic shipping logistics. The conversation also highlights joint missile defense through the “golden dome,” and how allies in Europe and Asia can help strengthen icebreaker capabilities in the Arctic. Originally recorded on June 5, 2025, this episode explores these topics and more.
February 19, 2026
Arctic Connections | Episode 5 - Threats Through, To, and In the North American Arctic
Welcome to Arctic Connections | Episode 5, Threats Through, To, and In the North American Arctic, featuring Dr. Whitney Lackenbauer and host Matthew Hickey. In this episode, renowned Arctic scholar, Dr. Lackenbauer, walks us through his model for Arctic security that delineates threats Through, To, and In the Arctic. The discussion provides essential perspectives for policymakers to understand the nature of the varying Arctic threats at the intersection of Arctic sovereignty, governance, socio-economic, cultural, and community resiliency issues.
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