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This course explores the present day security situation of the Arctic through a focus on the key stakeholders responsible for both diplomacy and defense.
The Arctic – a region of frigid waters and tundra that experiences prolonged periods of light and darkness. It may seem desolate, but the Circumpolar North holds a wealth of resources and opportunities for nations as well as the indigenous peoples that live within. However, many challenges exist, including management of shipping, production of oil and gas, mining activities, fisheries management, protection of threatened species, and significant defense-related difficulties – to name a few. This course will provide a baseline understanding of the security circumstances and management as well as the variety of actors involved.
This course explores the security situation of the Arctic through a focus on the key stakeholders responsible for diplomacy and defense. Although the post-Cold War Circumpolar North has remained mostly stable, rapid changes in climate and technology have created new conditions that require increased attention and management. ****
Course participants will learn about the complex landscape of international norms and processes governing security in the Circumpolar North, and the balance of diplomacy and defence that nations employ to manage priority interests. Students will explore how the three realms of international relations - Cooperation, Competition, and Conflict - interact in this unique environment.
This course is for:
Security specialists interested in learning more about the Circumpolar North.
Members of defense-related institutes and organizations that want to know more about international security and/or the Arctic
Professionals in industries that rely upon Arctic resources and knowledge
Undergraduate and graduate students who are hoping to specialize in regional studies and this dynamic environment.
What You'll Learn:
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
Take this course for free on edx.org.
edx.org/course/arctic-security-fundamentals-course-v1alaskaxarcsec-13t2020
This course explores the present day security situation of the Arctic through a focus on the key stakeholders responsible for both diplomacy and defense.
The Arctic – a region of frigid waters and tundra that experiences prolonged periods of light and darkness. It may seem desolate, but the Circumpolar North holds a wealth of resources and opportunities for nations as well as the indigenous peoples that live within. However, many challenges exist, including management of shipping, production of oil and gas, mining activities, fisheries management, protection of threatened species, and significant defense-related difficulties – to name a few. This course will provide a baseline understanding of the security circumstances and management as well as the variety of actors involved.
This course explores the security situation of the Arctic through a focus on the key stakeholders responsible for diplomacy and defense. Although the post-Cold War Circumpolar North has remained mostly stable, rapid changes in climate and technology have created new conditions that require increased attention and management. ****
Course participants will learn about the complex landscape of international norms and processes governing security in the Circumpolar North, and the balance of diplomacy and defence that nations employ to manage priority interests. Students will explore how the three realms of international relations - Cooperation, Competition, and Conflict - interact in this unique environment.
This course is for:
Security specialists interested in learning more about the Circumpolar North.
Members of defense-related institutes and organizations that want to know more about international security and/or the Arctic
Professionals in industries that rely upon Arctic resources and knowledge
Undergraduate and graduate students who are hoping to specialize in regional studies and this dynamic environment.
What You'll Learn:
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
