The Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies cordially invites you to attend the upcoming Arctic Multidomain Legal (AML) Course. This course builds upon and expands the scope of the December 2022 Arctic Maritime Law Course offered by the School of Arctic and Climate Security Studies (SACSS).
The Arctic is undergoing tremendous transformation. Whether driven by climate change, global economic competition, or geopolitics, current and emerging challenges require Arctic practitioners and security professionals to have a baseline understanding of the legal mechanisms governing this region in order to adequately prepare for and meet these challenges.
This course will examine the most relevant Arctic legal frameworks, instruments, and concepts in the sea, air, space, and cyber domains. It will situate the discussion in the context of current challenges, including Russian legal updates concerning the Northern Sea Route and continental shelf claims; search and rescue operations in the Arctic; marine pollution response; Chinese high altitude surveillance balloons; intercepting aircraft; using space as a means to control and secure operations in the Arctic; and cyberattacks.
This 18-hour course will be taught virtually on Tuesday 8 August 2023, Wednesday 9 August 2023, and Thursday 10 August 2023 using synchronous and asynchronous learning methods. Students will engage in scenario or case study exercises in an assigned breakout group. Pre-read materials will be distributed approximately one-week prior for review.
As an introductory survey course, AML is intended for Arctic practitioners and security professionals (civilians, attorneys, or military leadership) in the United States and Allied countries who have little to no exposure to the law, but whose positions require them to have greater understanding of Arctic legal frameworks, instruments, and concepts.