Linda Hällgren from the County Administrative Board of Västerbotten, participated as an expert from the High North Cooperation (HNC). She was one of several experts from various organizations that have interests in the geographic area in various ways.
Linda Hällgren say, as stakeholders in the High North, it’s important that we take part in this kind of dialogue and promote the perspectives and interests of the regional level. The security situation in the Arctic is complex, and this has been well illustrated by the discussions here today. Regardless of the nature of future threats and risks, we need build resilient societies and continue to strengthen cooperation across borders.
The event brought together experts from Sweden, the U.S. and NATO to explore the evolving security landscape in the Arctic. With rapid geopolitical shifts and technological advancements and innovation shaping the region, strong partnerships and strategic collaboration are more important than ever.
Key discussions included:
The event marked another step in the growing collaboration between SEDU and TSC, reinforcing research, education, and engagement on Arctic and High North security—an increasingly critical issue for Sweden, the Nordic region, European High North, Baltic Sea region, NATO, and transatlantic link.