
"Knowledge and Identity in the Formation of U.S. Arctic Engagement"
SGIS COLLOQUIUM SPEAKER
Dr. Lillian Hussong,
Department of Defense
April 10, 2026 | 3:30-4:30 PM
Platte River Room | Nebraska Union
The Arctic is often touted as an emerging geostrategic theater, but its strategic importance has persisted since the Cold War. Dr. Lillian Hussong explores the
intersection between sovereignty, science, and national security to explain the evolving perceptions of why the Arctic matters to U.S. national security.