Episodes

  • Arctic Connections | Episode 10 - Strategic Futures in the High North

    Arctic Connections | Episode 10 - Strategic Futures in the High North
    Feb 19 2026
    Welcome to Arctic Connections | Episode 10, "Strategic Futures in the High North." In this episode, host Matthew Hickey engages in a conversation with Maria Jontén, a distinguished expert from the Swedish Defence University. Together, they delve into the evolving security dynamics of the Arctic region, exploring how geopolitical shifts, and emerging technologies are shaping strategic considerations for the High North.
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    33 mins
  • Arctic Connections | Episode 11 - Allies, Adversaries, and Arctic Access facebook sharing buttontwitter sharing buttonlinkedin sharing buttonpinterest sharing buttonsharethis sharing button

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    Feb 19 2026
    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.
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    45 mins
  • Arctic Connections | Episode 8 - Navigating Arctic Strategy: Canada’s Role in Regional Security

    Arctic Connections | Episode 8 - Navigating Arctic Strategy: Canada’s Role in Regional Security
    Feb 19 2026
    Arctic Connections | Episode 8 In this episode, Dr. Marc Lanteigne and host Matthew Hickey discuss the evolving landscape of Arctic policy and international cooperation. Dr. Lanteigne offers insight into Canada’s strategic priorities in the Arctic and highlights the importance of governance and security collaboration in ensuring stability across the region. The conversation also features analysis of China’s increasing activity in the Arctic and the implications for global strategic competition. Originally recorded in January 2025, this episode explores these topics and more.
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    38 mins
  • Arctic Connections | Episode 5 - Threats Through, To, and In the North American Arctic

    Arctic Connections | Episode 5 - Threats Through, To, and In the North American Arctic
    Feb 19 2026
    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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    55 mins
  • Arctic Connections | Episode 9 - Arctic Perspectives from Global Strike Command

    Arctic Connections | Episode 9 - Arctic Perspectives from Global Strike Command
    Feb 19 2026
    Episode 9 of Arctic Connections explores the role of the U.S. Arctic in our ability to deter competitors around the globe featuring Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, commander, Air Force Global Strike Command and commander, Air Forces Strategic - Air, U.S. Strategic Command, with host, Matt Hickey. Hickey and Bussiere discuss Global Strike Command’s ongoing modernization efforts including NC3 architecture, bomber fleet, and ICBM evolution, as well as potential lessons learned for Arctic innovation. Finally, the show concludes with a discussion on the strategic access, placement, and location of Alaska as both Arctic and Pacific. Originally recorded Jan. 15, 2025, this episode exams these topics and more.
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    47 mins
  • Arctic Connections | Episode 6 - Assessing the US Arctic from an Ally’s perspective

    Arctic Connections | Episode 6 - Assessing the US Arctic from an Ally’s perspective
    Feb 19 2026
    Episode 6 of Arctic Connections provides an allied perspective on the U.S. strategic approach to the Arctic from Dr. Paal Hilde, Professor at the Norwegian Institute of Defence Studies, with host, Matt Hickey. Hickey and Hilde discuss strategic competition in the Arctic, examining U.S. and Chinese interests. They also examine the role of Greenland in the Arctic. Finally, our guests provide a normative discussion on what this says about the Arctic as a region in the context of broader geopolitical affairs. (This episode was originally recorded on Jan. 21, 2025.)
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    47 mins
  • Arctic Connections | Episode 7 - Arctic Pacific Connections from a seasoned diplomat

    Arctic Connections | Episode 7 - Arctic Pacific Connections from a seasoned diplomat
    Feb 19 2026
    Episode 7 of Arctic Connections explores the Arctic-Pacific nexus with former senior US diplomat, Evan Bloom and host, Matt Hickey. Hickey and Bloom examine the interconnectedness of the Arctic and the global implications of developments in the region. Drawing on Bloom’s recent book chapter, they also discuss parallels between the Antarctic Treaty Systems and Arctic Governance, to understand the impact of geopolitical tensions on the region. Finally, the conversation wrapped up with expert analysis on current events in the Arctic, including fisheries, sub-surface sabotage, and competition.
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    45 mins
  • Arctic Connections | Episode 4 - Investments, Geopolitics, and America’s Arctic Presence

    Arctic Connections | Episode 4 - Investments, Geopolitics, and America’s Arctic Presence
    Feb 19 2026
    Arctic Connections | Episode 4, Investments, Geopolitics, and America’s Arctic Presence, featuring Mead Treadwell and host Matthew Hickey. Originally recorded in November 2024, this episode, examines Arctic economic develop as a national security imperative. Our guests explore the nexus between sustainable Arctic investment and our ability to defend the North American homeland. The episode includes expert analysis on dual use infrastructure, Arctic innovation, and emerging geopolitical trends in the region.
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    36 mins