Alaska and United Arab Emirates Share Focus on Energy and Generational Resilience
Worlds apart but so close, United Arab Emirates points the way down a parallel track for Alaska’s future as a fellow petro-state.
Arctic
Federal Offshore Leases Reimagined for ‘High Arctic’ Planning Area
The next federal offshore oil and gas leasing program will reconfigure Alaska waters into a new High Arctic planning area.
Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies
The late former US Senator’s legacy in global security lives on at the newest DOD center at JBER, fostering Arctic security collaboration among military and civilian leaders.
Strong Subnational Ties with China
China remains the largest customer of Alaska exports, and even if Beijing and Washington, DC are at odds, the state pursues its own trade ties.
Number One Element: Geologic Hydrogen
The US Arctic Research Commission and the UAF Geophysical Institute hosted a workshop on geologic hydrogen, discussing current research and examining what’s needed to develop a potential new form of energy in Alaska’s rocks.
Alaska Science Forum: A Rich Career in a Quirky Place That Fit
Studying animals in their natural habitat has made life rich for now-retired scientist and director of UAF’s Institute of Arctic Biology.