Every solar panel and battery connected to the U.S. grid depends on inverters, which have historically been produced by mostly Chinese manufacturers. In May 2025, U.S. experts found undocumented radios embedded in some Chinese-made inverters, allowing remote access that bypasses firewalls. These hidden components pose a grave cyber-physical threat. Official responses have been ongoing, as SolarEdge achieved BABA compliance, and Florida utilities are sourcing non-Chinese hardware. Congress is continuing to push procurement bans. But the real opportunity can be seized by raising baseline security standards and coordinating with allies. The U.S. can reshape supply chains before the next threat emerges, not after. Read more...

Despite being so cold, the Arctic is no stranger to military conflict, holding major strategic value and serving as a passageway to both the Atlantic and Pacific. But is the Arctic destined to be the most likely flashpoint for a nuclear war? Read more...

The Arctic Council's mandate is increasingly under threat due to climate change and military competition. Denmark and the Scandinavian countries alike should emphasize Arctic societal security as a main concern to bypass the standstill. Read more...

As the nation increasingly relies on renewable energy, electricity transmission will be of central importance to ensuring the lights stay on for Americans. America’s devolved transmission regulatory regime jeopardizes U.S. energy security. Read more...

In its attempts to reduce its trade deficit with China, the United States is sacrificing its strategic advantage in global energy markets. Rather than building its dependence on U.S. supply, cheap LNG exports aresubsidizing China’s renewable energy development, expanding its geopolitical influence, and fueling its authoritarian objectives. A new competitive strategy is needed to mitigate oversupply risks and avoid a race to the bottom. Read more...

On September 12, 2024, in conjunction with Emory University, ASP held an event in Atlanta, GA to discuss the ways in which climate change directly affects the people and security of Georgia. The event was ASP's 45th stop on its National Climate Security Tour. Read more...

Agriculture is a microcosm of the interdependence between China and the United States. Calls to “decouple” the two economies are increasing, but this strategy is both politically and economically short-sighted. Read more...

As hurricanes become increasingly intense and unpredictable, they pose a threat to U.S. national security in Florida. Should the state's electrical grids fail, civilian safety and military bases become endangered. Continuous efforts from the U.S. government to improve electrical grid resilience is necessary.Read more...

The shift towards electrical vehicles (EVs) brings into question whether current investment and supporting infrastructure are sufficient for growing demand. To encourage American buyers to switch to EVs, which are crucial to clean energy usage, the U.S. government needs to work with auto companies to balance vehicle pricing and upgrade the electrical grid.Read more...

Fracking, coal divestment, and the war in Ukraine have significantly increased the supply of and demand for U.S. LNG since 2016. While U.S. liquified natural gas exports temporarily provide a stable and flexible energy supply to international markets, gas is a nonrenewable resource vulnerable to pricing fluctuations and political risk, making it an unstable long-term energy source. Read more...