Hosted by the Johns Hopkins Center for U.S.-Canada Relations

As global attention turns northward, the Arctic is becoming an increasingly important arena for geopolitics. Vast deposits of critical minerals in particular, essential for advanced technologies, energy systems, and defense supply chains, place the region at the intersection of economic opportunity and strategic competition.  For the United States and Canada as Arctic nations—and for Mexico as a key partner in North American economic and security cooperation—the region’s evolving dynamics carry growing regional implications.

This session will explore how the United States, Canada, and Mexico can strengthen trilateral coordination to address emerging challenges in the Arctic. Panelists will discuss opportunities to enhance cooperation on security, infrastructure, and supply chain resilience, while supporting responsible economic development in the region. As activity and competition in the Arctic intensify, stronger North American coordination will be essential to maintaining regional stability and strategic alignment.