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The U.S. military is having trouble recruiting enough Americans as fewer remain eligible for military service. The single biggest reason for disqualification is overweight and obesity. This briefing note offers a summary of the ways in which obesity affects military recruiting and presents a recommendations on how it can be addressed.Read more...

Electrification and EVs can reduce U.S. exposure to energy supply shocks and mitigate the risk of fuel disruption for military operations.Read more...

On February 17, ASP Chief Operating Officer Matthew Wallin penned an op-ed in The Hill, titled “New START Treaty is Worth Saving”.Read more...

Without leadership and direction, it’s unclear how the protest movement grows significantly beyond merely existing, even if that’s an impressive achievement all on its own.Read more...

Keeping Ukraine supplied with weapons is crucial. However, in many cases NATO lacks the needed stockpiles, including in air defense systems. Read more...

On November 15, the American Security Project hosted a virtual discussion on the implications of obesity in America for military recruitment and national security. Read more...

This year, the U.S. Army missed its recruiting goal by 25%, partially because Americans are becoming increasingly overweight and rates of obesity are climbing rapidly, reducing the number of people qualified for military service.Read more...

Arctic warming will impose distinct consequences on geopolitical positions and the balance of power, especially for Russia and China.Read more...

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and recent technological advances in genetic engineering, this report puts forth several suggestions on ways the United States can improve national and international biosecurity.Read more...