North American and Arctic Defence and Security Network
A collaborative network providing timely, relevant, and reliable expert advice on North American and Arctic defence and security topics.
RECENT
Research and Publications
Events
3Jun |
Arctic Security SeminarJune 3, 2026 • Canada House, LondonIn partnership with NATO's Allied Maritime Command and in collaboration with the Canadian High Commission in the United Kingdom. Geopolitics, hybrid threats, and emerging technologies are reshaping NATO’s Northern Flank, requiring enhanced domain awareness. As great power competition intensifies, the Alliance is strengthening its deterrence and defence posture across the... Learn More |
4Jun |
Arctic Competition, Crisis, and Conflict: Contemplating ScenariosJune 4, 2026 • Loughborough University London, LondonArctic Competition, Crisis, and Conflict: Contemplating Scenarios Workshop hosted by the North American and Arctic Defence and Security Network (NAADSN) and Loughborough University Thursday, 4 June 2026 9:30am-4:30pm Loughborough University London LDN401 – LU London Held under Chatham House Rule of Non-Attribution. Photo ID required to enter campus. In... Learn More |
Who we are
NAADSN addresses three core policy challenges:
Defending the Arctic and North, Defending North America, and
Strategic Competition, Alliance, and Global Issues.
Our Partners
The Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS) program is designed to facilitate collaboration and mobilize knowledge between the Department of National Defence, the Canadian Armed Forces, and academia and other experts on defence and security issues. Through its Targeted Engagement Grants, collaborative networks, scholarships, and expert briefings, MINDS works and collaborates with key partners to strengthen the foundation of evidence-based defence policy making. These partnerships drive innovation by encouraging new analyses of emerging global events, opportunities, and crises, while supporting a stronger defence and security dialogue with Canadians.
