U.S.-Canada Border Security: Fireside Chat with Sec. Markwayne Mullin and Hon. Gary Anandasangaree

9:30 am U.S.-Canada Border Security: Fireside Chat with Sec. Markwayne Mullin and Hon. Gary Anandasangaree Opening Remarks: Alex Kisling Moderator: Christopher Hernandez-Roy The United States and Canada share the longest undefended international border in the world—nearly 5,500 miles across forests, waterways, and Arctic terrain. This border is also the interface for one of the world’s most integrated economic relationships, where more than $900 billion in annual trade occurs, supported by deeply interconnected supply chains across North America. The openness of the border has been central to regional prosperity and is reinforced by the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), which strengthens economic integration across the continent. At the same time, evolving security challenges are placing new pressure on border governance. Transnational criminal organizations exploit gaps in jurisdiction and coordination to move narcotics and illegal firearms; other groups also move a range of contraband goods. Beyond criminal activity, North America’s strategic environment is also shifting. Growing geopolitical competition and the increasing strategic importance of the Arctic have heightened the need for stronger continental defense cooperation. The modernization of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and improved surveillance of northern approaches have therefore become key priorities for policymakers in Washington and Ottawa. Against this backdrop, the Americas Program is convening a conference to discuss emerging challenges shaping the U.S.-Canada defense and security relationship. --------------------------------------------- A nonpartisan institution, CSIS is the top national security think tank in the world. Visit https://www.csis.org to find more of our work as we bring bipartisan solutions to the world's greatest challenges. Want to see more videos and virtual events? Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications: https://cs.is/2dCfTve Follow CSIS on: • Twitter:   / csis   • Facebook:   / csis.org   • Instagram:   / csis