Sec. 1087. University Centers for Arctic National Security Studies
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Congress finds the following: Investments in improving our understanding of the Arctic environment are critical to ensuring the national security of the United States. The Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies is vital to understanding and addressing the strategic implications of the current and emerging Arctic security challenge. The Arctic environment is rapidly changing and accurate and consistent data and analysis is needed to produce evidence-based policy. The academic community is well-positioned to support efforts to advance critical Arctic national security studies.
Beginning not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish or designate one or more one or more University Centers for Arctic National Security Studies at institutions of higher education. A University Center established or designated under subsection
(b)shall carry out activities— in collaboration with the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies and other relevant entities, to set mission priorities for the Department of Defense relating to the Arctic domain; to support academic research to advance evidence-based policy making on matters relating to the Arctic; to improve the Department’s understanding of the ever-changing Arctic environment; and to foster collaboration between researchers and students to advance Arctic national security studies.