On September 12-13, 2024, the Arctic Security Conference will be held at Litteraturhuset in Oslo. The conference will bring together leading experts from Norway and abroad to discuss and analyze the security situation in the Arctic, a region of growing significance in international politics.
On September 12-13, 2024, the Arctic Security Conference will be held at Litteraturhuset in Oslo. The conference will bring together leading experts from Norway and abroad to discuss and analyze the security situation in the Arctic, a region of growing significance in international politics.
Over the course of two days, the conference will address topics such as Arctic cooperation, security challenges related to maritime law, and the increased military presence in the region. The event will gather some of the world’s foremost experts on Arctic security, including prominent representatives from politics, academia, the military, and civil society.
Speakers include Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide, State Secretary from the Ministry of Defence Anne Marie Aanerud, Finland’s State Secretary responsible for foreign and defense policy, the head of the U.S. Coast Guard in Alaska, and the head of Canada’s defense in the Arctic. Additionally, representatives from various Indigenous organizations, NATO, the Norwegian Armed Forces, and the EU will participate, along with journalists from Norwegian and international media, and researchers from Canada, Denmark, India, Iceland, Finland, France, China, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The conference will emphasize panel discussions and conversations that illuminate the complex dynamics in the Arctic. The aim is to foster a current, research-based, and nuanced discussion on the mechanisms that contribute to both driving and mitigating conflicts in the region.
The conference serves as a forum for in-depth discussion and analysis of Arctic security challenges, contributing to a deeper understanding of the region’s role in the global security landscape.
Practical Information:
– Dates: September 12-13, 2024
– Location: Litteraturhuset, Oslo (Wergeland Room)
– Language: The conference will be conducted in English
– Registration and Participation: Registration is required for physical attendance. The conference will also be streamed.
Contact Information:
For more information and to register, please visit the conference website nettside ASC24 — ARCTIC SECURITY NETWORK or contact us at inwinther@fni.no.
Organizers:
- Fridtjof Nansen Institute in collaboration with
- UiT: The Arctic University of Norway
- Nord University
- The Norwegian Atlantic Committee
- Norwegian Centre for Geopolitics
- NAADSN – North American and Arctic Defence Security Network
- Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies
- US Coast Guard’s Center for Arctic Study and Policy
The event is also supported by the Research Council of Norway, the French Embassy in Norway, and is part of several projects at the Fridtjof Nansen Institute funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
