Anchorage Security And Defense Dialogue
Peace Through Strength:
Deterrence in the Circumpolar North
Advancing Homeland Defense Through Arctic Readiness & Allied Cooperation
October 27-29, 2026
Anchorage, Alaska – Hotel Captain Cook
Registration is CLOSED
The Anchorage Security and Defense Dialogue (ASDD) is the Department of War’s flagship Arctic security forum, convening senior defense, diplomatic, and academic leaders to strengthen cooperation on shared security challenges in the Arctic and North American homeland. This year’s theme, “Peace Through Strength: Deterrence in the Circumpolar North,” emphasizes the critical importance of restoring readiness, advancing innovation, and strengthening allied cooperation to ensure security in the Arctic and beyond.
Program Focus
Across three days of dialogue, panels, and interactive workshops, ASDD 2026 will move from assessing the strategic environment to examining emerging capabilities and identifying practical steps to strengthen Arctic defense.
Day 1: Arctic Perspectives
Examine the evolving Arctic security environment, homeland defense priorities, and allied approaches to deterrence and collective defense.
Day 2: Research and Innovation
Explore the changing character of conflict, emerging technologies, strategic foresight, and the capabilities required for future Arctic operations.
Day 3: Operational Readiness and Recommendations
Consider irregular warfare, exercises, training, and other operational challenges, culminating in recommendations to strengthen readiness and defense cooperation.
About the Ted Stevens Center
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Ted Stevens Center
Advancing U.S. and Allied Arctic defense and security through education, analysis, and engagement.
