Podcasts about arctic security

This week, our guest is Dr. Heather Exner-Pirot, a Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa, a Special Advisor to the Business Council of Canada, and a Research Advisor to the Indigenous Resource Network. Heather has twenty years of experience in Indigenous, Arctic and resource development and governance. She has published on Indigenous economic and resource development, energy security, and politics. Here are some of the questions that Peter and Jackie asked Heather: Does Canada have defense and security issues in the north? Politicians, including our Prime Minister, support Arctic export ports—do you expect to see new export corridors to the north? The Russians ship LNG from the Arctic, so why not Canada? What are your concerns about Prime Minister Mark Carney's climate policy, as outlined in his Liberal leadership and election platforms? What are the issues with Canada's greenwashing rules that were made law about one year ago? How would you recommend Canada move forward with speeding up the development of large projects—should the Impact Assessment Act (Bill C-69) be scrapped or just modified? What are the prospects for deploying small or micro nuclear reactors (SMRs) in the north? What does the future hold for Indigenous equity participation in major projects? Content referenced in this podcast:Northern Corridors: Hype or Hope? Macdonald-Laurier Institute, April 2025 Heather Exner-Pirot: Mark Carney's climate plan is already outdated, The Hub, February 2025 Canada's Greenwashing Amendment: A failure of process and policy, Macdonald-Laurier Institute, February 2025 From emergency to miracle – Germany's LNG Acceleration Law shows that Western states can still build when they need to, Macdonald-Laurier Institute, January 2024 Learn more about Ontario Power Generation's SMR project, including a video of the site preparation progress, Spring 2025Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/ Check us out on social media: X (Twitter): @arcenergyinstLinkedIn: @ARC Energy Research Institute Subscribe to ARC Energy Ideas PodcastApple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotify 

In our first episode, Jennifer is joined by Ranj Pillai, Premier of Yukon, for a conversation about what it means to build economic resilience in the North. Premier Pillai speaks about Yukon's response to global tensions and economic uncertainty, emphasizing infrastructure investment to support major investments in critical mineral projects. He underscores the importance of long-term planning, strong partnerships with Indigenous peoples and maintaining Arctic sovereignty. And, with Yukon's economy performing well, he also highlights the creation of the Canadian Institute for Arctic Security to counter foreign interference and strengthen defence in the North.

I start this interview with a super simple question: where is the Arctic? As it turns out, the answer may not be so simple. In fact, it's a serious question that invokes geopolitical conflicts that seem to be undermining the "exceptionalism" of the Arctic. ►In this interview, I discuss the following with Dr. Troy Bouffard: Countries in the Arctic - the Arctic 8, 5 & 3. China - a "Near Arctic Country" Russia and China joint show of force in the Arctic - a wakeup call for America! Can/could Russia embarrass the U.S. with its Arctic forces? Is America prepared to enforce Arctic security? Is Canada prepared to enforce Arctic security? How have supersonic weapons changed Arctic security? Why don't satellites and lasers work in the Arctic? Why role does Greenland play in Arctic security?

- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Colombian Foreign Minister on Migration Agreement (3.27) - SecDef Pete Hegseth and Philippine SND Gilberto Teodoro Jr, Brief the Media in Manila, Philippines - Canada's Carney Responds to Trump Tariffs (3.27) - President Trump at the White House Iftar Dinner (3.27) - MAHA: RFK Jr & WV Governor Announce Food Dye Ban - House Hearing: Balancing Power and Reprioritizing Consumer Protections (3.26) - House Hearing: Examining Harms Online (3.26) - President Trump participates in the Swearing-In Ceremony for the US Attorney for New Jersey, Alina Habba - Vice President Vance Briefing in Arctic Security in Greenland - Continued House Hearing: Examining Harms Online (3.26) - Vice President Vance Delivers Remarks to U.S. Troops in Greenland - Continued House Hearing: Examining Harms Online (3.26) - State Department Press Briefing - Continued House Hearing: Examining Harms Online (3.26)

Gary Anandasangaree, Northern Affairs Minister; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, James Moore, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie; Ralph Goodale, Canadian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.

(Retired) Col. Pierre Leblanc is the principal of Arctic Security Consultants https://globalnews.ca/news/11086336/mark-carney-iqaluit-visit-arctic/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Carney visits the north with messages on Arctic security and sovereignty.  Violence once again ramps-up in the Middle East. Long, unplanned stay in space will have taken a toll on minds and bodies of stranded astronauts. And new polling shows that the Liberals have widened the lead over the Conservatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs of Canada as they discuss if Canada and the U.S still share good relations within the NORAD partnership. On todays show: Errol Mendes, Professor of Constitutional and International Law at the University of Ottawa’s Law Faculty, President of the Canadian section of the international commission of jurists joins Vassy to discuss how Chief Justice John Roberts rejected calls for impeaching judges shortly after President Donald Trump demanded the removal of one who ruled against his deportation plans. Dr. Dave Williams, Retired CSA Astronaut and mission specialist on two space shuttle mission, currently the CEO of Leap Biosystems joins Vassy to discuss how Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have returned to Earth after nine unplanned months in space. Vassy Kapelos hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Laura D’Angelo, Vice President, National Strategy and Public Affairs, Enterprise Canada, Jeff Rutledge, Vice President, McMillian Vantage and Stephanie Levitz, senior reporter in The Globe and Mail's Ottawa bureau. High Commissioner for Canada in the United Kingdom Ralph Goodale joins Vassy to discuss how Canada's allies have been showing their support amid the recent U.S. threats.

Israel says air strikes in Gaza are going to continue. It's accusing Hamas of refusing to return hostages, and impeding ceasefire negotiations. Hamas says Israel is changing the terms of the original ceasefire agreement signed two months ago. Israel now says those negotiations will only take place “under fire”. More than 400 people were killed in the strikes early Tuesday.Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will set up an early-warning radar system in the Arctic. It will start scanning the skies by 2029. Carney went to Iqaluit to make the announcement. He also pledged more money for housing and help for the region to become less dependent on coal.Russia's president has agreed to pause attacks… but only those aimed at energy infrastructure in Ukraine. Vladimir Putin spoke for more than two hours with U.S. President Donald Trump. The two came away from the conversation suggesting a ceasefire was possible… sometime in the future. The pause on targeting infrastructure is temporary – expected to last just 30 days.They're home! After nine months in space, astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have splashed down back on Earth. They left for an eight-day visit, but wound up spending nine months on the International Space Station, studying the effects of long-term space stays on the human body.Plus: Can Canada get out of the deal to buy F35s? And is the country ready for another pandemic? And more…

Why is everyone suddenly talking about Greenland? How will Arctic security be impacted by rising great power competition? How have US neighbours and allies responded? In this episode, Iselin Németh Winther and Heather Exner-Pirot join David Andrews to explore the evolving significance of Arctic security, the uncertainties for Greenland under Donald Trump, and the potential impact of Arctic power dynamics on global governance. Iselin Németh Winther is a researcher at the Fridtjof Nansen Institute in Oslo. She specialises in the geopolitics and security dynamics of the Arctic.Dr Heather Exner-Pirot is a Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa and Managing Editor of The Arctic Yearbook.David Andrews is a Senior Policy Advisor at the ANU National Security College (NSC). TRANSCRIPT Show notes· NSC academic programs – find out more· We Went to Greenland to Ask About a Trump Takeover· Why Donald Trump wants Greenland· The long struggle for Greenland We'd love to hear from you! Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions to NatSecPod@anu.edu.au. You can tweet us @NSC_ANU and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. The National Security Podcast is available on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Charlotte Duval-Lantoine speaks to William Woityra about Arctic security. Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding. Guest: William Woityra is the 2025 Council on Foreign Relations International Affairs Fellow, and a US Coast Guard Captain. https://www.cgai.ca/william_woityra Host: Charlotte Duval-Lantoine is CGAI's VP, Ottawa Operations. Recorded 14 Feb 2025 Music Credits: Drew Phillips Producer: Charlotte Duval-Lantoine

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On this week's episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry talks about the ICE Pact, its strategic impetus and implications with William Henagan, Celina Ladyga, and Robert Obayda. Guests: William Henagan is Director for International Economics at the White House National Security Council Celina Ladyga is Director of Maritime and Arctic Security at the White House National Security Council Robert Obayda is Director for Critical Infrastructure and Investment at the White House National Security Council Recorded on December 16, 2024 Music by Drew Phillips. Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine

What would you like to see more of? Let us know!In today's episode of Discover Daily, we explore a tense encounter between Norwegian fishermen and a U.S. nuclear submarine that highlights the complex reality of NATO operations in the High North. The USS Virginia's entanglement with fishing nets near Tromsø brings attention to the increasing military presence in Arctic waters and its impact on local fishing communities, as NATO maintains vigilance against Russian naval activities in the region.We then examine tech millionaire Bryan Johnson's latest setback in his ambitious anti-aging quest. The founder of Braintree and Kernel, who spends $2 million annually on longevity interventions, recently experienced a severe allergic reaction during his "Project Baby Face" treatment. While Johnson claims remarkable results in reducing his biological age, medical experts express serious concerns about his experimental methods and their safety.Our deep dive focuses on groundbreaking observations from the James Webb Space Telescope that are challenging our understanding of gravity. The telescope's discovery of unexpectedly large and bright galaxies in the early universe aligns more closely with Modified Newtonian Dynamics (MOND) than with traditional dark matter theory, potentially forcing scientists to reconsider fundamental aspects of how galaxies form and evolve.From Perplexity's Discover Feed: https://www.perplexity.ai/page/norwegian-fishermen-catch-u-s-eqnj8WAcQFih4itiu7zUvAhttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/bryan-johnsons-blueprint-exper-czZlO9DlRJOSqLbMqv2G4Ahttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/alternate-theory-of-gravity-iDOdAKY1TO2S.sFOPm64fwPerplexity is the fastest and most powerful way to search the web. Perplexity crawls the web and curates the most relevant and up-to-date sources (from academic papers to Reddit threads) to create the perfect response to any question or topic you're interested in. Take the world's knowledge with you anywhere. Available on iOS and Android Join our growing Discord community for the latest updates and exclusive content. Follow us on: Instagram Threads X (Twitter) YouTube Linkedin

Rear Admiral (RET) Matthew Bell and Dr. Christine Duprow, both with the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies, Anchorage, Alaska, discuss the unique security challenges in the Arctic and what considerations operational planners need to take into account when planning and executing Arctic operations.

In this episode, we engage in an insightful conversation between two distinguished members of the Arctic Circle Mission Council on the GlobalArctics:Heather Exner-Pirot: Managing Editor of the Arctic Yearbook and Senior Fellow & Director of Energy, Natural Resources, and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Canada.Lassi Heininen: Professor Emeritus and Visiting Researcher at the Aleksanteri Institute, University of Helsinki, Finland.Heather and Lassi discuss the evolving dynamics of Arctic cooperation amidst shifting regional and global geopolitical tensions. Their exchange focuses on the role of international functional cooperation as a means to enhance security in the Arctic. The conversation also opens up to audience questions.This event originally aired as the inaugural Arctic Circle Webcast Session in April 2022.The Arctic Circle Mission Council on the GlobalArctic, which was formally launched at the 2019 Arctic Circle China Forum in Shanghai, aims to interpret the globalized Arctic, encourage research and uphold dialogue on these various developments. Its members have in their professional capacities spearheaded the discussion on the GlobalArctic and will continue through the Mission Council to encourage dialogue and explore the concept and implications of the GlobalArctic.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

In this episode, we examine the emerging security concerns in Greenland and Iceland amidst growing international attention to the Arctic region. Our discussion spans geopolitical strategies, defense policies, environmental challenges, and international collaboration.Our panelist include:Aaja Chemnitz Larsen: Member of the Danish ParliamentSara Olsvig: International Chair of Inuit Circumpolar Council; Ph.D. Candidate, Ilisimatusarfik - University of Greenland; Former Vice Premier & Minister of Social Affairs, Families, Gender Equality and Justice, Government of Greenland; Member, Constitutional Commission of GreenlandMarc Lanteigne, Professor, Political Science Department, UiT - The Arctic University of NorwayEgill Níelsson, Senior Advisor, Rannís - The Icelandic Center for ResearchThe discussion and following Q&A with the audience are moderated by Halla Hrund Logadóttir, Director General, Icelandic National Energy Authority.This panel originally took place at the 2021 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

Fires in Canada, Finland spending big on its military, Alaskan gold mine versus salmon, Norwegian reindeer causing trouble in Russia, Pope Francis has his say on the Arctic, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at podcast@rorshok.com Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donateFor further reading on the status of military buildup in the Arctic - https://www.reuters.com/graphics/ARCTIC-SECURITY/zgvobmblrpd/

Links1. “White Hulls in the North: The Case for Tapping Unused Federal Resources in the Arctic,” by Kristen M. Heiserman and Ryan Burke, Modern Warfare Institute, December 12, 2022.2. “Bridging the Gap: How the United States Can Immediately Address It's Arctic Capability Limitations,” by Adrienne Hopper and Ryan Burke, Modern Warfare Institute, June 22, 2022.3. National Strategy for the Arctic Region, the White House, October 2022.4. Sea Control 250: Dr. Joshua Tallis on Arctic Security, by Walker Mills, CIMSEC, May 16, 2021.5. “Why the US is Losing the Race for the Arctic and What to Do About It,” by Josh Caldon, CIMSEC, April 13, 2023.6. U.S. Air Force Academy Institute for Future Conflict.7. Modern Warfare Institute Project 6633.8. Dr. Ryan Burke, University of Alaska Fairbanks.

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to Senator Tony Dean about the report from the Standing Senate Committee on National Security, Defence, and Veterans Affairs on Arctic Security. Guest Bio: Senator Tony Dean is the Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on National Security, Defence, and Veterans Affairs – https://sencanada.ca/en/senators/dean-tony/ Host bio: Dave Perry is the President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – https://www.cgai.ca/david_perry Read: "Arctic Under Threats: Urgent needs in a changing geopolitical and environmental landscape" by the Standing Senate Committee on National Security, Defence, and Veterans Affairs – https://sencanada.ca/content/sen/committee/441/SECD/reports/2023-06-28_SECD_ArcticReport_e.pdf The Regulatory Craft by Malcolm K. Sparrow – https://www.brookings.edu/books/the-regulatory-craft/ Recording Date: 5 Jul 2023. Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on Apple Podcast! Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillipshttps://www.avascent.com/our-team/geordie-jeakins/.

Links1. Navigating Breakup: Security Realities of Freezing Politics and Thawing Landscapes in the Arctic, edited by Karsten Friis, Elana Wilson Rowe, Mike Sfraga, and Ulf Sverdrup, with Pavel K. Baev, Troy J. Bouffard, Marc Lanteigne, Marisol Maddox and Jan-Gunnar Winther, The Wilson Center and the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, January 2023.2. Marisol Maddox's Twitter Feed.

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Today we are joined by Dr. Sandra Borden and Dr. Fritz Allhoff to discuss the benefits of studying ethics abroad. Dr. Borden spearheads a media ethics study abroad program, which takes place in London, England. Dr. Fritz Allhoff runs an Arctic Security class which travels to Iceland. For more information, you can go to https://broncosabroad.wmich.edu/

Show Notes Hosts:  Jeff Cunningham, Ryan Harris, and Guest Host Dr. Eric Hunt Guest: Marisol Maddox, Senior Arctic Analyst at the Polar Institute for the Wilson Center Description:  The Arctic is a hot topic, both literally and figuratively.  The region is experiencing warming two to four times faster than the rest of the globe, and the far-reaching impacts on the rest of the globe are significant.  In Greek, the word “arktikos” means “near the bear,” as in Ursa Major, but it's also home to another bear: Russia.  Since the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the provocation has disrupted global norms in many ways, but no more so than Arctic cooperation.  Because of how austere the environment, unpredictable atmospheric and cryospheric challenges, and significant gaps in environmental sensing data, the Russian invasion has all but halted meaningful cooperation.  Beyond these foreign policy challenges, the region is home to thawing permafrost, retreating sea ice, the largest climate tipping points, introduction of prehistoric zombie viruses, and the desire to find a more efficient transpolar shipping route for global commerce as sea ice continues to disappear.  Improving Arctic sensing, research, and geostrategic linkages will be key focus areas to better understand and prepare for the globe's most pressing climate change threats.   References: Input Report for the Arctic Security Roundtable at the 2023 Munich Security Conference 'Zombie' viruses are thawing from melting permafrost in Russia (Washington Post) What Will It Take to Connect the Arctic? $1.2 Billion, 10,000 Miles of Fiber-Optic Cable and Patience (Wall Street Journal) Biden Administration Approves Williow Oil Project in Alaska (New York Times) Greenland temps surge up to 50 degrees warmer than normal (Washington Post) The Arctic Ocean and climate change in a time of tension (Wilson Center) Book: Prisoners of Geography (Tim Marshall) Permafrost Pathways Project (Woodwell Climate Research Center) Saildrone Ocean Aero Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies The Wilson Center For the rest of the show notes visit the The Triple Point Podcast Website. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/triplepoint/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/triplepoint/support

Twice in the last month, Canadians were shown just how open our Northern border can be. First, the Prime Minister ordered a UFO shot down. Then, we learned that Canadian Forces had found Chinese monitoring buoys in our arctic waters. As geopolitical tensions rise, the arctic is perhaps where Canada is most vulnerable. So how do we monitor it? What do we need to do to protect ourselves? How is a changing climate making it more vulnerable? And what keeps the security experts up at night?GUEST: Dr. Whitney Lackenbauer, Canada Research Chair in the Study of the Canadian North; Professor, School for the Study of Canada, Trent University

Links1. "The 2022 Maritime Doctrine of the Russian Federation: Mobilization, Maritime Law and Socio-Economic Warfare," Dr. Olga R. Chiriac, CIMSEC, November 28, 2022.

Dr. Njord Wegge is a professor at Norwegian Defence University College/Norwegian Military Academy, and for the last 6 months has been resident at Marine Corps University as Chair of Arctic Security. We talked about Norway's strategic outlook, the challenges and requirements for American and NATO forces to operate in the High North, Russian threats in the context of the ongoing invasion of #Ukraine, and more. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link Intro/outro music is "Evolution" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcIYZ84VMuP8bDw0T9K8S3g LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare Krulak Center homepage on The Landing: https://unum.nsin.us/kcic

In the era of climate change, we've seen how greater and easier access to the Arctic has raised the questions of how Canada can better protect its Northern sovereignty, and contribute to relationships with its allies. In this week's episode, we will discuss some opportunities Canada can explore to expand its security capabilities in the Arctic. We will also break down what roles Canada should play in multilateral institutions that cooperatively govern interaction in the North.   Guests Andrea Charron, PhD Colonel (Retired) Pierre Leblanc, MBA, OStJ, CD   Producers Roberto Fusciardi, Maria Cvetkova, Grace Wang

Links1.  “Russia in the Arctic: Gauging How Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Will Alter Regional Dynamics,”by Andrea Kendall-Taylor et al.,  Center for New American Security, September 15, 2022.2. “Russia Assumes Arctic Council Chairmanship amid Regional Tensions,” by Mary Chesnut and Anya Fink, Center for Naval Analyses, May 26, 2021.3. “The Arctic Ice between Russia and The US Is Melting. What's at Stake at The Top of The World?”, by Sherryn Groch, The Age, October 21, 2022.

привет моряк ! On the 6th August 2022, just a few months after the high-profile sinking of the Russian warship Moskva during the ongoing Ukraine conflict, an updated version of Russian Maritime Doctrine (RMD) was published. Very helpfully, the Center for Arctic Security and Resilience (part of the University of Alaska)... The post Russian Maritime Doctrine (RMD) – A Pocket Primer appeared first on Wavell Room.

This is the second #BruteCast episode we were fortunate to host as an offshoot of the recent "NATO's Northern Flank" writing workshop coordinated by Dr. Njord Wegge of the Norwegian Defence University College, who is in residence with us here at Marine Corps University as the Chair for Arctic Security. We spoke with Professor Tom Røseth and LTC Palle Ydstebø on Norwegian security considerations and their perspectives on Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link Intro/outro music is "Evolution" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcIYZ84VMuP8bDw0T9K8S3g LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare Krulak Center homepage on The Landing: https://unum.nsin.us/kcic

This week, the Krulak Center was honored to host a writing workshop focusing on NATO's Northern Flank coordinated by Dr. Njord Wegge of the Norwegian Defence University College, who is in residence with us here at Marine Corps University as the Chair for Arctic Security. He was kind enough to arrange some #BruteCast opportunities with the workshop contributors, including this episode featuring a panel discussion on “Arctic Security and Great Power Competition.” Panelists include: Professor Liselotte Odgaard, Lt.Col. Marius Kristiansen, Professor Stian Bones, Associate Professor Lon Strauss, Captain (N) Steinar Torset and Professor Njord Wegge. #TeamKrulak Russia SME Dr. Yuval Weber acted as moderator. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link Intro/outro music is "Evolution" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcIYZ84VMuP8bDw0T9K8S3g LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare Krulak Center homepage on The Landing: https://unum.nsin.us/kcic

Brian speaks with Heather Exner-Pirot. Heather is a Senior Fellow at the MacDonald-Laurier Institute and currently a Visiting Scholar at the Wilson Centre in Washington DC. Last week she published an op ed on how the Arctic security environment has changed with Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In particular, she supports Canada's investments in NORAD and thinks it's time that NATO has a more explicit focus in the Arctic, which Canada has opposed, for good reasons, in the past. We also discuss the negative environmental and security impact of Canada's reluctance to approve Canadian LNG, mines and oil and gas development.

Nato secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg has called for the alliance to boost its presence in the Arctic amid Russia's military build-up in the region. As the Arctic undergoes significant shifts due to climate change and increasing interest from major powers, we ask what this means for the future of the region's security. Andrew Mueller speaks to Benedetta Berti-Alberti, Malte Humpert, Caroline Kennedy-Pipe and Mia Otokiak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Climate change and its effects are increasingly recognized as important subjects of national security research and analysis. Few issues of international political economy or international security avoid some intersection with warming global temperatures, evolving environments for human habitation, and/or changing geography.Erin Sikorsky has been studying these and related issues for decades, first within the US Intelligence Community and now at the Center for Climate and Security. David Priess had a wide ranging conversation with Erin about her career in government and beyond, how intelligence officers look at climate, a method of categorizing climate risk, how NATO is tackling climate-related issues, the missed opportunity to emphasize renewables over fossil fuels after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the Climate Security Advisory Group, increasingly bipartisan support for climate security action, the roles of the public and Hollywood in addressing climate change, how various movies and books have examined these issues, and more.Chatter is a production of Lawfare and Goat Rodeo. This episode was produced and edited by Cara Shillenn of Goat Rodeo. Podcast theme by David Priess, featuring music created using Groovepad.Among the works discussed in this episode:Erin Sikorsky's page at the Center for Climate and Security The Chatter podcast episode Arctic Security and Cooperation with Marisol Maddox"Summer Heatwave Underscores Importance of NATO's Climate Security Focus," Center for Climate and Security website, July 21, 2022, by Erin Sikorsky"Climate Security Next Steps for the U.S. Government," Lawfare, May 6, 2022, by John Conger and Erin SikorskyThe movie AvatarThe movie InterstellarThe movie The Day After TomorrowThe movie Don't Look UpThe book The Ministry of the Future by Kim Stanley RobinsonThe book trilogy The Broken Earth by N. K. JemisinThe book Under a White Sky: The Nature of the Future by Elizabeth KolbertThe report Groundswell, Part 2: Acting on Internal Climate Migration, by the World BankJohn Conger's page at the Center for Climate and Security Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new Department of Defense regional center for security studies based at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage will track the region's shifting priorities and changing climate.

This week's episode features Yukon premier Sandy Silver in discussion with Northern Miner editor-in-chief Alisha Hiyate at the Global Mining Symposium. Premier Silver explained how the Yukon can play a vital role in providing the West with critical materials, and gave updates on recent investments in infrastructure and progress with local First Nations governments. He also mentioned the increasing importance of security in the Arctic following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. Music Credits: “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This episode examines the evolving approach of the UK to security and defence in the Arctic, as the region undergoes significant shifts due to climate change, Russia's increasingly aggressive foreign policy and military modernisation, and non-Arctic states – notably China – taking an increasing interest in the region's security. Dr Duncan Depledge from the International Relations, Politics and History department of Loughborough University and Dr Caroline Kennedy-Pipe, Professor of War Studies at Loughborough, discuss with Dr Neil Melvin, Director, International Security Studies at RUSI, how the UK has sought to upgrade its policies towards the Arctic as a ‘near Arctic state', and how it has begun to rebuild its security and defence engagement with Arctic partner countries as a result of Russia's growing strength in the region.

The evolving role of NATO in the Arctic and High North is examined as the alliance looks to adapt its existing engagement and develop new responses to the fast-shifting regional security environment. Brigadier Robbie Boyd, formerly of the British Army and currently Managing Partner at Gartner, and Katarina Kertysova, Policy Fellow at the European Leadership Network and Global Fellow at the Kennan and Polar Institutes of the Wilson Centre in Washington, discuss with Dr Neil Melvin, Director, International Security Studies at RUSI, the role that NATO is seeking to establish in the Arctic and High North, as tensions in the region increase and as European security undergoes significant shifts in the wake of Russia's war on Ukraine.

In this episode we listen to members of the Arctic Circle Mission Council on Global Arctic, discuss the role of international, functional cooperation as means to increase security of the Arctic region. The discussants are:Prof. Lassi Heininen, Chair of the GlobalArctic Mission Council and Professor Emeritus at the University of LaplandDr. Heather Exner-Pirot, Managing Editor of Arctic Yearbook and member of the GlobalArctic Mission Council.The dialogue originally took place as the first Arctic Circle Webcast Session in April 2022 and was open for questions from the global audience.

Alan speaks with  Dr. Christian Leuprecht, security expert and Professor at the Royal Military College and Queen's University.

Russia's most recent invasion of Ukraine is reverberating around the globe--including in the Arctic. An area that had seen increasingly productive cooperation, due in large part to multilateral institutions like the Arctic Council, is now facing even greater uncertainty.To dig deep into all things Arctic as the war in Ukraine continues, David Priess spoke with Marisol Maddox, senior Arctic analyst at the Polar Institute of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and non-resident research fellow at the Center for Climate & Security. Her research and communication sits at the intersection of Arctic politics, climate change, and security.We spoke about her unusual education combining ecology and international security, how climate change is driving heightened geopolitical interest in the Arctic, the regional importance of the Law of the Sea, the unique legal status of the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, the Arctic Council and other international institutions focusing on the region, the damage that the Russian invasion of Ukraine has done to Arctic cooperation, China's increasing interest in the Far North, and more.Chatter is a production of Lawfare and Goat Rodeo. This episode was produced and edited by Cara Shillenn of Goat Rodeo. Podcast theme by David Priess, featuring music created using Groovepad. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Maritime Nation, Admiral James G. Foggo, USN (ret.) sits down with Rear Admiral Lars Saunes, Professor and Distinguished International Fellow at the U.S. Naval War College, Major General Randy “Church” Kee, Senior Advisor for Arctic Security Affairs at DoD's Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies, and US Navy Commander Rachael Gosnell to discuss the future of Arctic Security. To view select publications referenced in this episode, please view: • Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies: https://media.defense.gov/2021/Nov/17/2002894807/-1/-1/0/DOD-TSC-FACT-SHEET-(FINAL).PDF • Arctic Blueprint 2021: https://media.defense.gov/2021/Jan/05/2002560338/-1/-1/0/ARCTIC%20BLUEPRINT%202021%20FINAL.PDF/ARCTIC%20BLUEPRINT%202021%20FINAL.PDF • Building a Trans-Polar Bridge: https://cepa.org/building-a-trans-polar-bridge/

In this episode we listen to four distinguished experts discuss the Emerging Arctic Security Concerns that Greenland and Iceland are facing with the growing international attention in the Arctic. The dialogue between Aaja Chemnitz Larsen, Member of the Danish Parliament, Sara Olsvig, Former Vice Premier, Minister in the Government of Greenland and current Member of the Constitutional Commission of Greenland, Marc Lanteigne, Associate Professor, Political Science Department at the Arctic University of Norway and Egill Níelsson, senior Advisor at The Icelandic Center for Research is moderated by Halla Hrund Logadóttir, Director General, National Energy Authority, Iceland. This event originally took place at the 2021 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland and was organized in collaboration with the Centre for Arctic Studies at the University of Iceland.

Canada's security is often taken for granted due to our shared border with the United States. But one area of emerging risk is the Arctic. For this two-part episode, MLI Senior Fellow Balkan Devlen spoke with Brigadier-General Pascal Godbout, Commander, Joint Task Force (North) regarding JTF North's role and mission, how the force engages with local and Indigenous communities, the whole of government approach to Arctic security, and more. Devlen also spoke with Vice-Admiral (Ret'd)Mark Norman regarding Canada's partnerships security, interests, and sovereignty in the Arctic. The discussion also looks critically at what needs to be done to ensure that Canadian interests are protected in a changing far North.

Adele Buckley, Elizabeth Riddell Dixon, and Ernie Regehr are all experts on the Arctic and its geopolitical and military issues. Elizabeth describes the international legal disputes among the states surrounding the ocean. She is perturbed over common “fear-mongering“ about Russia's intentions, and argues that their claims to an extended portion of the ocean are not unusual, but have been preceded by Denmark's similar assertions, which were mainly overlooked, and even by unusual claims by Canada. The region has many reasons for cooperative relations and she expects that these claims will be adjudicated and solved peaceably. Ernie describes the numerous bases that the Russians maintain along their lengthy Arctic coast, but agrees that the purpose of these military installations is primarily to support the local municipalities. Siberia is warmer than Canada's Arctic, and the northern population is many times larger. Adele points out that the public there (as indeed in Canada) is not well-informed about the looming threats that climate change poses. However, scientists and academics do continue to have productive intellectual exchanges. For the video, audio podcast, transcript, and comments columns: https://tosavetheworld.ca/episode-385-arctic-security-now/ .

Links1. Navy League of the United States.2. Sea-Air-Space Exposition.3. “From the Deck Plate of the Center for Maritime Strategy of the Navy League of the United States,” by James Foggo III, Seapower Magazine, November 15, 2021.4. Asia's Cauldron: The South China Sea and the End of a Stable Pacific by Robert D. Kaplan, Random House, 2014.5. “On the Horizon: Navigating the European and African Theaters,” by Admiral James Foggo III, July 17, 2020.6. “Sea Control 219: USCG Commandant Admiral Karl Schultz,” by Walker Mills, CIMSEC, December 27, 2020.7. “Sea Control 218: Coastal Insecurity, ansar Al-Sunnah, and Women in Maritime Security with Kelly Moss & Lexie Van Buskirk,” by Walker Mills, CIMSEC, December 20, 2020.8. “Sea Control 250: Dr. Joshua Tallis on Arctic Security , by Walker Mills, CIMSEC, May 16, 2021.

In Today's "Moment of Truth," Saurabh sit downs with American Moment's very own Nick Solheim to discuss U.S. Policy in the Arctic Region including trade, energy, mineral resources and the threats posed by Russia and China in the Arctic region. Plus, Nick answers the question—should we buy Greenland?Nick Solheim is the Chief Operations Officer (COO) of American Moment and co-host of Moment of Truth. Nick is a proven leader and operations specialist and is well-known for building systems, processes, and innovative solutions that drive organizations forward. He is responsible for ensuring that everything American Moment does is executed with maximum resilience, innovation, and virtue. Born in San Diego, California, he moved to Shakopee, Minnesota at a young age. At the age of 11, his parents became missionaries to Honduras, where he spent years working on a hog farm and maintaining an ancient hydroelectric power system. He graduated from high school in Honduras and moved back to the United States in 2015.Nick possesses a wealth of experience in straddling business operations and public policy. He is the driving force behind Nativ3's Washington, DC office, a cutting-edge web/app development and digital marketing agency based in Minneapolis, and also heads an educational non-profit called The Wallace Institute for Arctic Security, which works to educate key players in Washington, DC of the Arctic region and its unique geopolitics.He currently resides in Alexandria, Virginia and is an avid explorer, water enjoyer, and book enthusiast.Learn more about Nick Solheim's work at https://www.americanmoment.org/team/, https://www.wallaceinstitute.us/, and https://www.nativ3.io/––––––Follow American Moment on Social Media:Twitter – https://twitter.com/AmMomentOrgFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmMomentOrgInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/ammomentorg/YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qmB5DeiFxt53ZPZiW4TcgRumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-695775BitChute – https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Xr42d9swu7O9/Check out AmCanon:https://www.americanmoment.org/amcanon/Follow Us on Twitter:Saurabh Sharma – https://twitter.com/ssharmaUSNick Solheim – https://twitter.com/NickSSolheimEmma Posey –American Moment's "Moment of Truth" Podcast is recorded at the Conservative Partnership Center in Washington DC, produced edited by Jared Cummings. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's TAI Bookshelf Podcast, we talk to Gabriella Gricius about alternative approaches to security and international relations.

Links1. "Establishing an Arctic Security Institution," by Troy Bouffard and Elizabeth Buchanan, The Strategy Bridge March 3, 2020.  

By Jon Frerichs Dr. Liz Buchanan rejoins the podcast alongside Troy Bouffard to discuss NATO, NORTHCOM, and NORAD’s differing roles in the Arctic and the challenge of establishing an Arctic security institution. Download Sea Control 244 – Establishing an Arctic Security Institution with Dr. Elizabeth Buchanan and Troy Bouffard Links 1. “Establishing an Arctic Security … Continue reading Sea Control 244 – Establishing an Arctic Security Institution with Dr. Elizabeth Buchanan and Troy Bouffard →

Svein Efjestad and Janne Kuusela join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss Nordic defense policy, Arctic security, and more. Janne Kuusela has served as the Deputy Director General for Defense Policy at the Ministry of Defense of Finland since January 2016, where he also performs the duty of Defense Policy Director. Svein Efjestad became Policy Director at the Norwegian Ministry of Defense in 2013. He is also currently chairing the Coast Guard Council, where he represents Norway at the Political Steering Committee of the Nordic Defense Cooperation.

Arctic security and international relations expert Marc Lanteigne explores China's scientific, economic, and political interests in a rapidly changing region. Dr. Marc Lanteigne is an associate professor of political science at UiT - the Arctic University of Norway, and is the author and editor of several books, including Routledge Handbook of Arctic Security (Routledge 2020).

Gabriella Gricius is a Ph.D. Student and Graduate Teaching Assistant at Colorado State University in the subfields of International Relations, Environmental Policy, and Comparative Politics. She is also a Graduate Fellow at the North American and Arctic Security & Defence Network (NAADSN) with Trent University. Her research focuses on Arctic politics, critical security and decolonial theory as well as Russian foreign policy in the Arctic. She also writes for a variety of online publications including Foreign Policy, Global Security Review, the European Leadership Network, Responsible Statecraft, and Riddle Russia amongst many others. She is fluent in English and German and has working proficiency in Dutch and Russian. For the last year, Gabriella worked as the Director of Research for The International Scholar, a project aimed at introducing 80+ young scholars to research in International Relations. Prior to that, she acted as a Senior Research Associate for the Public International Law and Policy Group's Amsterdam (PILPG-NL) office for three years.

How career federal employees can assist in the transition Robert Shea, National Managing Principal for Public Policy at Grant Thornton, discusses what career civil servants can do now to set political appointees up for success Security issues in the Arctic Rebecca Hersman, Director of the Project on Nuclear Issues at CSIS, discusses geopolitical changes and U.S. strategy in the Arctic Biden Administration has opportunity to set new precedents in contracting Eric Lofgren, Research Fellow at George Mason University, discusses issues with the outdated, industrial era pricing model and the potential for improvement

Host Andrew Holland and Audun Halvorsen, State Secretary at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, discuss Norway's priorities in the Arctic, multilateral diplomacy in the region, and the U.S.'s strategic role in the Arctic. The post Arctic Security with Norwegian State Secretary Audun Halvorsen appeared first on  American Security Project.

The polar regions have become a vector of geopolitical competition stemming from the effects of Climate Change. In this podcast, we discuss the geopolitical competition over the Arctic. Who are the major players, why does the region matter, and what, if anything, should the United States do in the region? To help us answer these … Continue reading Arctic Security with Luke Coffey

U.S. Coast Guard Adm. Karl Schultz explains how his service is responding to growing access to the arctic, which is quickly becoming a place for great powers like Russia, China and the U.S. to compete and try to outmaneuver one another.  Then we'll hear from arctic policy wonks David Auerswald of the National War College and Abbie Tingstad of the RAND Corporation.  This episode is sponsored by Booz Allen Hamilton.

In the 22nd episode of Battle Rhythm, Stef and Steve discuss the effects of COVID on security and defence for NATO, the UN and the CAF. Our Emerging Scholar & CDSN Capstone Laureate Mathieu Landriault [27:30], discuss his research on Canadian media in the Arctic. Our Feature Interview this week is with CDSN's co-director Andrea Charron [36:15] where she and Steve discuss the Permanent Joint Board on Defence (PJBD), NORAD and Deter, Detect, Defeat. This week we introduce a new segment called RnR [58:00], where we will provide some levity in these trying times with entertainment reviews and suggestions. This week's RnR picks are The Letter to the King on Netflix and Lee Child's Jack Reacher series. Battle Rhythm is part of the CGAI Podcast Network, a partner of the CDSN-RCDS, © 2020, all rights reserved. Subscribe to the CGAI Podcast Network on SoundCloud, iTunes, or wherever else you can find Podcasts! Host Biographies: -Stéfanie von Hlatky: Associate Professor of political studies at Queen's University and the former Director of the Queen's Centre for International and Defence Policy (CIDP). Her research focuses on NATO, armed forces, military interventions, and defence policy. Fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. -Stephen M. Saideman: Paterson Chair in International Affairs, as well as Director of the Canadian Defence and Security Network – Réseau Canadien Sur La Défense et la Sécurité, and Professor of International Affairs at Carleton University. Fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Find detailed show notes here: https://www.cdsn-rcds.com/battlerhythm

Matti Anttonen, State Secretary of Finland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend for a conversation about Arctic security, Finland’s foreign policy, and European Union enlargement.

Hva er fordelene og ulempene med statlig eierskap? Bør det stilles andre krav enn rent kommersielle til statlig eide selskaper? Og hvordan bør politikerne forholde seg til statens eierskap i næringslivet? Gjester: Jon Gunnar Pedersen, Partner i Arctic Security og Aslak Versto Storsletten, masterstudent historie og deltager på Civitaakademiet 2019.

Most Canadians have little concept of how vast the arctic really is, think of an area larger than Europe and you'll start to get an appreciation of the scale of the area Canada needs to protect. My guest for this weeks SpaceQ podcast is Colonel (Retired) Pierre Leblanc, principal at Arctic Security Consultants. Colonel Leblanc has spent over 20 years working on Arctic security issues including commanding Canadian Forces Northern Area for an extended five year period. During that time he had the opportunity to travel extensively throughout the Arctic, including formal visits to Alaska and Greenland. He is the founder of the Canadian Government Arctic Security Interdepartmental Working Group, an advisory body which comprises 11 federal departments. Today we’ll be talking about arctic security and space. I'll note that at the end of the podcast I asked Colonel Leblanc what book he had recently read that might of interest to our listeners. He suggested China and the Age of Strategic Rivalry which was produced by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and was the product from one of their academic outreach workshops. You can download the book from the SpaceQ website in our story: The Arctic Security and Space Podcast. Listen in.

Topic: Canada-US defense relations in the age of America First. Overview: My research seeks to examine Canada-US defense relations in the age of America First. Specifically, I will look at Canadian Strategic Culture to investigative any possible shifts/changes that could occur in our continental relationship on topical issues like NORAD, Counter-ISIS, Arctic Security, Space policy, Continue Reading

In this two part CNA Talks episode, CNA SVP Mark Rosen and Cara Thuringer discuss the 2017 report “Unconstrained Foreign Direct Investment: An Emerging Challenge to Arctic Security,” their winning maritime security piece at the 2018 CIMSEC Forum for Authors and Readers. The study draws on a wide range of sources to compile a list of 21 Arctic investments of more than $1 billion by Chinese companies and banks, as well many other smaller investments. Rosen and Thuringer examine the legal frameworks for foreign direct investment in the six Arctic nations to reach the conclusion that national laws alone are not sufficient to protect the sensitive region from harm to the marine environment that would spread well beyond national boundaries. Go to www.cna.org/CNAtalks to learn more about the participants and other CNA Talks episodes.

In this two part CNA Talks episode, CNA SVP Mark Rosen and Cara Thuringer discuss the 2017 report “Unconstrained Foreign Direct Investment: An Emerging Challenge to Arctic Security,” their winning maritime security piece at the 2018 CIMSEC Forum for Authors and Readers. The study draws on a wide range of sources to compile a list of 21 Arctic investments of more than $1 billion by Chinese companies and banks, as well many other smaller investments. Rosen and Thuringer examine the legal frameworks for foreign direct investment in the six Arctic nations to reach the conclusion that national laws alone are not sufficient to protect the sensitive region from harm to the marine environment that would spread well beyond national boundaries. Go to www.cna.org/CNAtalks to learn more about the participants and other CNA Talks episodes.

Former Alaska Lt Governor Mead Treadwell was a guest speaker at an Arctic Security Workshop, Feb. 6-7, 2017. Treadwell sat down and with Marshall Center 's Joe Vann, program director in Countering Transnational Organized Crime, and answered our questions on Arctic Security.

Three months of Congress condensed into under one hour. In this episode, we take a look at our new laws, some controversial bills, and the most interesting hearings from September, October, and November. This episode is also a call for feedback: Which hearings sound most interesting to you?   Please support Congressional Dish: Click here to contribute with PayPal or Bitcoin; click the PayPal "Make it Monthly" checkbox to create a monthly subscription Click here to support Congressional Dish for each episode via Patreon Mail Contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North #4576 Crestview, FL 32536 Thank you for supporting truly independent media! Hearings Worth Watching Please email your top 2 hearing requests to Jen at congressional dish dot com or Tweet them to @JenBriney House Ways and Means Committee: Trading Views: TPP Hearing - Environment Chapter, November 17, 2015. Witnesses Dr. Joshua Meltzer, Senior Fellow in Global Economy and Development, Brookings Institution Alexander von Bismarck, Executive Director, Environmental Investigation Agency Ilana Solomon, Responsible Trade Program Director, Sierra Club Dr. Rashid Sumaila, Professor, Fisheries Economics Unit of the University of British Columbia House Ways and Means Committee: Trading Views: Real Debates on Key Issues in TPP, December 2, 2015 Witnesses: Matt Porterfield, Deputy Director and Adjunct Professor, Harrison Institute, Georgetown University Law Center Ted Posner, Partner, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Michael Smart, Vice President, Rock Creek Global Advisors LLC Thea Lee, Deputy Chief of Staff, AFL-CIO House Committee on Armed Services: Outside Views on the Strategy for Iraq and Syria Witnesses: John McLaughlin, Former Acting Direction of Central Intelligence Ambassador Ryan Crocker, former Ambassador to Syria and Iraq House Committee on Foreign Affairs: Charting the Arctic: Security, Economic, and Resource Opportunities, November 17, 2015 Witnesses Admiral Robert Papp, Jr., USCG, Retired: U.S. Special Representative for the Arctic, U.S. Department of State Rear Admiral Timothy C. Gallaudet, USN: Oceanographer and NavigatorU.S. Department of Defense Vice Admiral Charles D. Michel, USCG: Vice CommandantU.S. Department of Homeland Security Senate Armed Services Committee: The Future of Warfare, November 4, 2015. Witnesses: Keith B. Alexander Director (Former) National Security Agency Bryan Clark Senior Fellow Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments Paul Scharre Senior Fellow and Director Center for a New American Security->20YY Warfare Initiative Peter W. Singer Senior Fellow New America House Committee on Agriculture: American Agriculture and Our National Security, November 4, 2015. Witnesses John Negroponte, Vice-Chairman, McLarty Associates Dr. Tammy Beckham: Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Examining Law Enforcement Use of Cell Phone Tracking Devices, October 21, 2015 House Committee on Energy and Commerce: Update on Low Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Issues, October 28, 2015. Witnesses: The Honorable Michael Lumpkin, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict The Honorable Matthew Armstrong, Broadcasting Board of Governors Brigadier General Charles Moore, Joint Staff, J-39 House Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Strategic Petroleum Reserve and Energy Security, October 6, 2015. House Committee on Armed Services: Countering Adversarial Propaganda: Charting an Effective Course in the Contested Information Environment, October 22, 2015. Committee on Energy & Commerce: Broadcasting Ownership in the 21st Century, September 25, 2015. National Emergencies Extended National Emergency in respect to Sudan, originally declared in November 1997 National Emergency in respect to the attacks of September 11, 2001, originally declared on September 14, 2001 National Emergency in respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, originally declared in October 2006. Links to Laws, Bills, & Hearings November 2015 October 2015 September 2015 Campaign Contribution Info Rep. Garland "Andy" Barr of Kentucky Rep. French Hill of Arkansas Rep. Ann Wagner of Missouri Rep. Todd Rokita of Indiana Rep. Mark Amodei of Nevada Rep. Tom Marino of Pennsylvania Rep. Don Young of Alaska Rep. Joe Barton of Texas Additional Reading IMF document: Republic of Congo: Letter of Intent, Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies, and Technical Memorandum of Understanding, International Monetary Fund, June 29, 2006. Article: Ward in Congo: U.S. Military will Continue Supporting Security Assistance Activities by Kenneth Fidler, US AFRICOM Public Affairs, April 27, 2009. Article: Joseph Kabila and Where the Election in Congo Went Wrong by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Foreign Affairs Magazine, November 28, 2011. Research Paper: Toward Comprehensive Reform of America's Emergency Law Regime by Patrick Thronson, University of Michigan's Journal of Law Reform, March 23, 2013. Article: NSA Snooping Was Only the Beginning. Meet the Spy Chief Leading Us Into CyberWar by James Bamford, Wired Magazine, June 12, 2013. Article: U.S. Repeals Propaganda Ban, Spreads Government-Made News to Americans by John Hudson, Foreign Policy Magazine, July 14, 2013. Article: Special Report: America's perpetual state of emergency by Gregory Korte, USA Today, October 23, 2014. Article: Tiger Resources' Congo copper mine gets $160 million investment Reuters, October 23, 2015. Article: Congress Acts to Avoid Commuter Rail Shutdown by Daniel Vock, Governing, October 29, 2015. Article: The Best Way to Prevent Drunk Driving? That's Debatable by Daniel Vock, Governing, November 17, 2015. Article: Congress approves $305B highway bill by Bart Jansen, USA Today, December 3, 2015. Article: After a Decade, Congress Passes Transportation Funding by Daniel Vock, GovTech.com, December 3, 2015. Article: Cyber bill's final language likely to anger privacy advocates by Cory Bennett, The Hill, December 7, 2015. Website: Private, For-Profit Demo Project for the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Music Presented in This Episode Intro & Exit: Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio) Cover Art Design by Only Child Imaginations