• Develop an introductory understanding of how the environment and people interact throughout the Arctic region

• Define basic regional and international diplomacy organizations, purposes and how priority non-emergency issues are managed

• Develop an understanding of identifying and managing regional security through cooperation and competition

• Define the current regional defense disposition and potential future developments in the Arctic

Week 1:

• Regional geography, governance, and economic circumstances

• Regional diplomacy, both international and regional

Week 2

• Arctic regional defense organizations, including domestic, bilateral and multilateral

Week 3:

• The difficulties and importance of how and why regional security actors pursue and maintain cooperation

Week 4:

• The difficulties and importance of identifying and defining competitive issues

Week 5:

• How regional security actors manage competition

• The defense disposition associated with the Arctic

Week 6:

• Potential future security developments

An excellent introduction for anyone interested in understanding the dynamics and players of a rapidly changing region. It is equally engaging and thought provoking for both the student and experienced policy professional alike.

–Robert McKenna

The course far exceeded my expectations. It expanded and challenged my thinking. And it gave me language, tools and connections for continuing my learning.

–Gary Heck, Strategy Consultant, Chicago, IL

If you want to gain insights into a wide range of issues in one of the most fascinating areas of the world, this course is for you. The input and readings provided by Mr. Bouffard combined with the many contributions from experts each week was a highly enjoyable learning experience.

–Claire