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Since its inception in 2017, the Polar Institute has become a premier forum for discussion and policy analysis of Arctic and Antarctic issues, and is known in Washington, DC and elsewhere as the Arctic Public Square. The Institute holistically studies the central policy issues facing these regions—with an emphasis on Arctic governance, climate change, economic development, scientific research, security, and Indigenous communities—and communicates trusted analysis to policymakers and other stakeholders.
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Our recent report on US #shipbuilding was featured by gCaptain this morning. Click the link below to read the article and learn more about the connection between ICE Pact and the opportunity for the revitalization of American shipbuilding. 🇺🇸 Wilson Center | Canada Institute Wilson Center | Global Europe Program Mark Kennedy The Wilson Center
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The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) and crew departed the Antarctic region Tuesday, after 65 days south of the Antarctic Circle in support of Operation Deep Freeze 2025. The crew transited nearly 16,000 miles since departing its Seattle homeport in November with stops in Honolulu, Sydney, and McMurdo Station. For 28 years, the U.S. Coast Guard has enabled America’s enduring presence in the world’s most remote and challenging environment: Antarctica. Each year, the Polar Star participates in Operation Deep Freeze, crushing a path through ice up to 21 feet thick to allow for resupply of McMurdo Station, America’s largest outpost in the Antarctic region. Polar Star celebrated its 49th year of Service to the Nation and visited Cape Polar Star in the northern part of the Ross Sea. Cape Polar Star was named after Polar Star for the scientific support provided by the cutter in the area during Operation Deep Freeze 86. The Polar Star is the United States’ only asset capable of providing access to both Polar Regions. The Seattle-based cutter is a 399-foot heavy polar icebreaker commissioned in 1976, weighing 13,500 tons and is 84-feet wide with a 34-foot draft. The cutter's six diesel and three gas turbine engines produce up to 75,000 horsepower. Sustained Coast Guard presence and vigilance in the Polar Regions is critical to advancing U.S. national, economic, and energy security. As the Arctic and Antarctic become more accessible, the demand for more icebreakers to secure global shipping routes, strategic presence, and research access in these regions has never been higher. Investing in icebreakers means investing in American presence, influence, and security in the Polar Regions. U.S. Department of Homeland Security Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eMM-Z6ck #PolarStar #IceBreaking #NationalSecurity #USCG #EconomicStability
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NEW REPORT | Getting Points on the Board: A Playbook for Near-term Improvements to the Competitiveness of American Shipbuilding Starting with Polar Icebreakers The Polar Institute, Wilson Center | Canada Institute, Wilson Center | Global Europe Program, and Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition are pleased to share our latest report on the future of US #shipbuilding and #seapower, addressing the growing challenge posed by adversarial dominance in the #maritimedomain. Our report offers a set of recommendations to revitalize #AmericanShipbuilding, starting with polar #icebreakers as a test bed for broadly applicable reform. Recommendations center on executive and legislative branch actions to reduce red tape, increase investment, and plan proactively to strengthen the US maritime industrial base and shore up the foundation of American seapower. https://lnkd.in/gt86aiP6
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Downlink Dispatch: Notes on Space from the North | Part 1 David Marsh, one of our Polar Institute Technical Advisors, recently took a trip across #Norway with the #Arctic Frontiers Emerging Leaders program. In this two-part blog series, he details his experience exploring the Arctic from Bodø to Tromsø with 29 other professionals hailing from over a dozen countries. Check out Part 1 now and keep an eye out for Part 2 this week! https://lnkd.in/gDsqApHJ
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New Blog Post | Polar Security Cutter Operations in the Southern Ocean 🧊 Our latest blog post by Lawson Brigham, “Polar Security Cutter Operations in the Southern Ocean,” explores the vital role of US #icebreakers in the #SouthernOcean and their importance for future polar research. Lawson dives into the multi-faceted operations of Polar Security Cutters (PSCs) and how they are crucial to maintaining the US presence in the region. https://lnkd.in/g_gRsqCE
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New Video | Empty Nets: Big Changes in a Great American Fishery Check out the latest installment of our video series on Alaskan #fisheries: "Empty Nets: Big Changes in a Great American Fishery." This mini-documentary explores the ongoing crisis in #Alaska's fisheries through the voices of scientists, fishers, managers, and other community members. The interviews highlight the critical role these fisheries play in supporting local communities, the state of Alaska, and the nation, while presenting diverse perspectives on the challenges and potential solutions for the future. We are incredibly grateful to those who contributed their expertise to this series. Their voices have helped us paint a comprehensive picture of what’s at stake and the changes underway in one of the United States' most important natural resources. https://lnkd.in/gX5DdGGs
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New Article | "Facing Up to Climate Risk: Arctic Sea Ice, Tipping Points, and Possible Interventions" Check out this new article from Brad Ack and Kerry Nickols, Ph.D. of Ocean Visions, featured in Wilson Center | Environmental Change and Security Program's New Security Beat. https://lnkd.in/gmsyYguj
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New Video | Empty Nets: Big Changes in a Great American Fishery We're pleased to share our latest video excerpt from our ongoing Alaskan fisheries project "Empty Nets: Big Changes in a Great American Fishery." "Chapter 2: The Effects" shows how the #fisheries crisis ripples through Alaska’s communities by highlighting the economic losses felt by fishers, families, and businesses, and explores the broader impacts on livelihoods, traditions, and the resilience of one of America’s most vital industries. Stay tuned for more! https://lnkd.in/ggyGgByX
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New Blog Post | Alaska’s Fisheries, and Those Who Depend on Them, Are in a Sea of Troubles Alaska’s #fisheries, vital to the state’s economy and culture, are facing an unprecedented crisis. Collapsing fish prices, processor bankruptcies, and community-wide financial struggles are compounded by climate change, rising costs, and global competition. While federal interventions have provided some relief, long-term solutions are needed to address structural challenges like aging infrastructure and declining public investment. Written by Taylor Holshouser, this blog post highlights the urgent need for policy reforms to sustain Alaska’s fisheries and the communities they support. https://lnkd.in/gk-nBY-e