Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9AM EST.
This Arctic-focused panel will provide an expert assessment of threats to North America, an overview of recent changes to defense commitments and investments in the Arctic, and the critical role of the NATO Alliance in effective deterrence and defense.
Panelists:
- Gaëlle Rivard Piché, Executive Director, Conference of Defence Associations (CDA) and CDA Institute
- Rasmus Leander Nielsen, Head of Nasiffik (Centre for Foreign & Security Policy) and Associate Professor at the Department of Arctic Social Science and Economics, Ilisimatusarfik (University of Greenland)
- Andrea Charron, Director of the Centre for Defence and Security Studies and Professor, University of Manitoba
- Michael Kofman, Senior Fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
- Iris Ferguson, President and Founder, IAF Strategies
- Jon Rahbek-Clemmensen, Head of the Strategic Studies Section, Royal Danish Defence College
- Marisol Maddox, Senior Arctic Fellow, Institute of Arctic Studies, Dartmouth (moderator)
Learn more about the panelists here, click here to register for this online-only webinar.
The North American Arctic (NAA) – the region spanning Alaska, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Greenland – is increasingly recognized for its distinct landscapes, strong historic and cultural connections between communities and peoples, and rising opportunities for knowledge sharing. This speaker series invests in the people, opportunities, and strength of the NAA by providing a platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and international collaboration on pressing issues facing the region.
Co-sponsored by the Institute of Arctic Studies, the Dickey Center for International Understanding, The Davidson Institute for Global Security, the CDA Institute, the Nasiffik Centre for Foreign & Security Policy, and Ilisimatusarfik (University of Greenland)
