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North American and Arctic Defence and Security Network (NAADSN)
Réseau sur la defense et la sécurité nord-américaines et arctiques (RDSNAA)
Réseau sur la defense et la sécurité nord-américaines et arctiques (RDSNAA)
Ottawa is again flirting with the idea of cutting its F-35 order and buying Saab Gripens, reviving Canada’s worst habit: treating defense as a political toy, argues Rob Huebert
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Cancel the F-35? JAS 39 Gripen Fighter Would Cripple Canada's Air Force
Ottawa may slash its F-35 buy and add Gripens, chasing politics and jobs over hard strategy. Here’s why a mixed fleet would cripple Canada’s air defense and deterrence.
nationalsecurityjournal.org
December 8, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Ottawa is again flirting with the idea of cutting its F-35 order and buying Saab Gripens, reviving Canada’s worst habit: treating defense as a political toy, argues Rob Huebert
nationalsecurityjournal.org/cancel-the-f...
nationalsecurityjournal.org/cancel-the-f...
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December 1, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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The 2025 US National Security Strategy #NNS2025 identifies the multiple threats to the United States and the challenges that we face in catching up with China. It also has a a major blind spot regarding Canada. #USCanada open.substack.com/pub/christop...
December 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The 2025 US National Security Strategy #NNS2025 identifies the multiple threats to the United States and the challenges that we face in catching up with China. It also has a a major blind spot regarding Canada. #USCanada open.substack.com/pub/christop...
Happy Monday! We're listening into @marclanteigne.bsky.social's comments on the Norway-UK security cooperation agreement.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=byK5... Commented last week on the implications of the new Norway-UK security cooperation agreement for @tvpworld.bsky.social . @uitnorgesarktiske.bsky.social
From Cables to Submarines: The U.K. and Norway's Response to Russian Naval Activity | Marc Lanteigne
YouTube video by TALKING WITH TVP WORLD
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December 8, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Happy Monday! We're listening into @marclanteigne.bsky.social's comments on the Norway-UK security cooperation agreement.
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Jason C. Moyer discusses whether the United States can realistically continue acting as Europe’s primary security pacifier, or if growing domestic pressures and political uncertainties are forcing a rethink of its long-standing role.
RSF'25: Episode 7: "Can the U.S. Afford to Remain the Security Pacifier for Europe Much Longer?"
📍This episode interrogates a central question: can the United States realistically continue acting as Europe’s primary security pacifier, or are growing domestic pressures and political…
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December 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Jason C. Moyer discusses whether the United States can realistically continue acting as Europe’s primary security pacifier, or if growing domestic pressures and political uncertainties are forcing a rethink of its long-standing role.
For those of our friends in Oslo, you can hear from Andreas Osthagen, Andreas Raspotnik, @ggricius.bsky.social, and Rikey Hauksdottir at @fridtjofnanseninst.bsky.social for their High North Seminar.
www.fni.no/events/nanse...
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Nansens nordområdeseminar 2025: Nordisk balansegang i Arktis - Fridtjof Nansens Institutt
På årets Nansens nordområdeseminar undersøker vi hva slags samarbeid, spenninger og strategier som former nordisk politikk i nord i dag.
www.fni.no
December 4, 2025 at 6:47 AM
For those of our friends in Oslo, you can hear from Andreas Osthagen, Andreas Raspotnik, @ggricius.bsky.social, and Rikey Hauksdottir at @fridtjofnanseninst.bsky.social for their High North Seminar.
www.fni.no/events/nanse...
www.fni.no/events/nanse...
"It is about ensuring that we have the best weapons systems to defend Canadians, to ensure that deterrence is maintained, and if deterrence breaks down, that we are able to fight and defend Canadians," says Jim Fergusson
Plans to boost defence industry must leverage aerospace, strong civil sector, say sector experts
A Defence Industrial Strategy, proposed with an initial investment of $6.6-billion in the budget, is intended to develop Canada's defence industrial base with more procurement from domestic supply…
www.hilltimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
"It is about ensuring that we have the best weapons systems to defend Canadians, to ensure that deterrence is maintained, and if deterrence breaks down, that we are able to fight and defend Canadians," says Jim Fergusson
New hopes and fresh tensions as President Trump presses for an end to Russia's war on Ukraine. Rob Huebert breaks down the latest.
Potential Ukraine – Russia Deal
New hopes and fresh tensions as President Trump presses for an end to Russia's war on Ukraine. Rob Huebert breaks down the latest.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
New hopes and fresh tensions as President Trump presses for an end to Russia's war on Ukraine. Rob Huebert breaks down the latest.
Excellent new piece out by @rasmusleander.bsky.social on a new #Greenlandic foreign policy
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December 3, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Excellent new piece out by @rasmusleander.bsky.social on a new #Greenlandic foreign policy
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The Arctic is under threat. Canada’s new defence spending might be too little, too late, says Rob Huebert
Are We Ready for an Arctic War? - Macleans.ca
The Arctic is under threat. Canada’s new defence spending might be too little, too late.
macleans.ca
December 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The Arctic is under threat. Canada’s new defence spending might be too little, too late, says Rob Huebert
We're reading @marclanteigne.bsky.social's latest piece on Taiwan's Arctic imperative as our Tuesday morning read!
Taiwan’s Arctic Imperative: Navigating a New Global Frontier
Written by Aileen A. Espiritu, Marc Lanteigne, and Tse-Kang Leng. This article argues that Taiwan should construct a clear, multifaceted Arctic policy to safeguard its future prosperity and strengt…
taiwaninsight.org
December 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We're reading @marclanteigne.bsky.social's latest piece on Taiwan's Arctic imperative as our Tuesday morning read!
This is always a great time of year! This year's Arctic Yearbook has a barrage of contributions from NAADSN members. Of course, there's the important editorial work by Justin Barnes and Heather Exner-Pirot
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But in addition, you can read about...
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But in addition, you can read about...
Arctic Yearbook 2025 - Table of Contents
Introduction - War and Peace in the Arctic - Lassi Heininen, Justin Barnes, Heather Exner-Pirot & Tiia Manninen
Commentary
Review of Tolstoy's War and Peace - Hasan Akintug
arcticyearbook.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:14 AM
This is always a great time of year! This year's Arctic Yearbook has a barrage of contributions from NAADSN members. Of course, there's the important editorial work by Justin Barnes and Heather Exner-Pirot
arcticyearbook.com/arctic-yearb...
But in addition, you can read about...
arcticyearbook.com/arctic-yearb...
But in addition, you can read about...
Canada's cyber defence public-private partnership is more private than public, argues @cyberincontext.ca
What's happening with the Canadian Cyber Defence Collective?
Canada's cyber defence public-private partnership is more private than public
www.cyberincontext.ca
December 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Canada's cyber defence public-private partnership is more private than public, argues @cyberincontext.ca
“It would have to be very much a political decision at the highest level because the American Coast Guard has better things to do with its time, quite frankly.” says Rob Huebert on sending a U.S. ship through the Northwest Passage
Is Trump eyeing Canada's Arctic? Residents are worried — and Carney's 2025 budget addresses potential threats
The government has committed $81.8 billion over five years on the Canadian Armed Forces, with a focus on protecting Canada’s sovereignty, including the North.
ca.news.yahoo.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
“It would have to be very much a political decision at the highest level because the American Coast Guard has better things to do with its time, quite frankly.” says Rob Huebert on sending a U.S. ship through the Northwest Passage
Happy Monday! We hope you're ready to dive into a new book edited by Andreas Osthagen and Andreas Raspotnik: The Nordic States, NATO and the EU in Arctic Security. It's open-access, so there's no reason not to download it for your winter holiday reading.
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The Nordic States, NATO and the EU in Arctic Security
This timely book explores the nuances of the Nordic states’ approach to security in the Arctic and their relationships with NATO and the EU. Challenging generalisations of the Arctic as peaceful and s...
www.e-elgar.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Happy Monday! We hope you're ready to dive into a new book edited by Andreas Osthagen and Andreas Raspotnik: The Nordic States, NATO and the EU in Arctic Security. It's open-access, so there's no reason not to download it for your winter holiday reading.
www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/the...
www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/the...
Don't miss this excellent two-in-one lecture for tomorrow at Trent University with excellent speakers including @rasmusleander.bsky.social and @marclanteigne.bsky.social on 'the' talking points for Arctic security: Greenland and Grey Zone Threats.
We would also be remiss to remind you about two excellent lectures on #Greenland and #GreyZoneThreats from @rasmusleander.bsky.social and @marclanteigne.bsky.social on 28 November at 1pm at Trent University.
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 27, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Don't miss this excellent two-in-one lecture for tomorrow at Trent University with excellent speakers including @rasmusleander.bsky.social and @marclanteigne.bsky.social on 'the' talking points for Arctic security: Greenland and Grey Zone Threats.
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Sending out an important reminder about our pubinar taking place tomorrow from 6:30-8pm in Ottawa with @fridtjofnanseninst.bsky.social and the NATO Association of Canada!
In case you missed the news, next week we're hosting an early career pubinar with the NATO Assoviation of Canada and @fridtjofnanseninst.bsky.social at D'Arcy McGees on 26 Nov from 6:30-8pm in Ottawa that's free and open to all!
We hope to see you there!
We hope to see you there!
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Sending out an important reminder about our pubinar taking place tomorrow from 6:30-8pm in Ottawa with @fridtjofnanseninst.bsky.social and the NATO Association of Canada!
Sending out an important reminder about our pubinar taking place tomorrow from 6:30-8pm in Ottawa with @fridtjofnanseninst.bsky.social and the NATO Association of Canada!
In case you missed the news, next week we're hosting an early career pubinar with the NATO Assoviation of Canada and @fridtjofnanseninst.bsky.social at D'Arcy McGees on 26 Nov from 6:30-8pm in Ottawa that's free and open to all!
We hope to see you there!
We hope to see you there!
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Sending out an important reminder about our pubinar taking place tomorrow from 6:30-8pm in Ottawa with @fridtjofnanseninst.bsky.social and the NATO Association of Canada!
We would also be remiss to remind you about two excellent lectures on #Greenland and #GreyZoneThreats from @rasmusleander.bsky.social and @marclanteigne.bsky.social on 28 November at 1pm at Trent University.
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM
We would also be remiss to remind you about two excellent lectures on #Greenland and #GreyZoneThreats from @rasmusleander.bsky.social and @marclanteigne.bsky.social on 28 November at 1pm at Trent University.
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
“This is one of the only areas where we cannot go toe-to-toe with our adversaries,” warns @arctictroy.bsky.social when speaking about the Arctic, "For the West, this is like starting from scratch."
www.fairobserver.com/economics/li...
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Lines of Power: Resilience Defines the US and China’s Futures
US President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to balance confrontation and conciliation with Beijing reveals the evolution...
www.fairobserver.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:58 AM
“This is one of the only areas where we cannot go toe-to-toe with our adversaries,” warns @arctictroy.bsky.social when speaking about the Arctic, "For the West, this is like starting from scratch."
www.fairobserver.com/economics/li...
www.fairobserver.com/economics/li...
In case you missed the news, next week we're hosting an early career pubinar with the NATO Assoviation of Canada and @fridtjofnanseninst.bsky.social at D'Arcy McGees on 26 Nov from 6:30-8pm in Ottawa that's free and open to all!
We hope to see you there!
We hope to see you there!
November 21, 2025 at 9:54 AM
In case you missed the news, next week we're hosting an early career pubinar with the NATO Assoviation of Canada and @fridtjofnanseninst.bsky.social at D'Arcy McGees on 26 Nov from 6:30-8pm in Ottawa that's free and open to all!
We hope to see you there!
We hope to see you there!
New comments out by one of our experts, Marc Lanteigne!
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/20/r... Commented this week for this new @cnbc.com story on where the #Arctic might fit within the potential rush for critical materials / rare earths. @uitnorgesarktiske.bsky.social
A cold gold rush? The race for the Arctic's critical minerals is heating up
Countries are increasingly turning to the thawing and sparsely populated northern polar region as part of a push to break China's mineral dominance.
www.cnbc.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:03 AM
New comments out by one of our experts, Marc Lanteigne!
“When we talk about climate change, when we talk about geopolitical competition, the Arctic isn’t just by itself. We can’t take it out of the world and remove it from everything that is happening,” said @ggricius.bsky.social with the Rocky Mountain Collegian
collegian.com/articles/fea...
collegian.com/articles/fea...
Experts navigate shifting roles of security, politics in Arctic Circle
The Rocky Mountain Collegian Homepage
collegian.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:40 AM
“When we talk about climate change, when we talk about geopolitical competition, the Arctic isn’t just by itself. We can’t take it out of the world and remove it from everything that is happening,” said @ggricius.bsky.social with the Rocky Mountain Collegian
collegian.com/articles/fea...
collegian.com/articles/fea...
For those of you who missed @arctic-circle-org.bsky.social, one of our Fellows, Andre Moreau has synthesized his reflections in our latest Activity Report
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November 20, 2025 at 6:34 AM
For those of you who missed @arctic-circle-org.bsky.social, one of our Fellows, Andre Moreau has synthesized his reflections in our latest Activity Report
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