BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//American Security Project - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:American Security Project X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for American Security Project REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20140309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20141102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171109T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171109T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T054023 CREATED:20171017T201006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T135548Z UID:49382-1510239600-1510246800@www.americansecurityproject.org SUMMARY:Resource Resiliency for National Security in a Changing Environment DESCRIPTION:Date\nNovember 9\, 2017\n\n\nTime\n1:00pm – 3:00pm MST\n\n\nLocation\nArizona State University\, ISTB-4 \n781 Terrace Rd \nTempe\, AZ 85281\n\n\n\n  \nJoin us for a discussion with Lieutenant General Norman Seip USAF (Ret.)\, and our distinguished panel of experts on how energy security and climate resiliency impacts our national and global security\, why this matters to the military\, and why this should matter to the business community and citizens in Arizona. \nThe impacts of climate and energy insecurity are far reaching and the consequences will continue to create some serious challenges in the future for Arizona\, the nation\, and the world. The US Department of Defense (DOD) has long recognized that these issues have a significant impact on\, and are a threat to\, our national security and global stability. The military is faced with both the challenge of securing energy for reliable and sustainable operational capacity for bases in the United States\, and operational effectiveness in the forward operating bases that are often in remote and austere environments. \nThe challenge of ensuring a global energy system that delivers the services humans need while also not doing serious damage to the environment is a quintessential wicked problem —involving complex interdependencies and/or conflicting objectives where there may be no evident solutions. The military also has the more pressing task of ensuring their energy systems provide unimpeded continuity of operations and do not inhibit their mission effectiveness. Numerous technologies and approaches such as renewable energy\, microgrids\, on-site battery storage\, and energy efficiency measures have already shown great promise in providing operationally effective\, reliable\, and clean sources of energy for military missions at home and overseas. \nThe keynote presentation and moderated panel will address these key issues\, why they matter to you\, and to discuss what the military\, research institutions\, businesses\, and others are doing to address these critical issues. \nClick to RSVP \n  \nSpeaker Biographies: \nLieutenant General Norman R. Seip\, USAF (Ret) \nLieutenant General Norman R. Seip\, USAF (Ret) served in the Air Force for 35 years. His last assignment was Commander of 12th Air Force\, (Air Forces Southern)\, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base\, Ariz. comprised of seven active-duty wings and two direct-reporting units in the Western and Midwestern United States. The fighter and bomber wings under his command possessed over 400 aircraft and had more than 33\,000 active-duty military and civilian assigned personnel. He was a command pilot with more than 4\,500 flying hours\, primarily in fighter aircraft and has flown in support of numerous military operations and contingencies around the world. \n  \n  \nThe Honorable Sharon Burke – Senior Advisor\, International Security Program and Resource Security Program at New America \nThe Honorable Sharon E. Burke is a senior advisor to New America\, where she focuses on international security and a new program\, Resource Security\, which examines the intersection of security\, prosperity\, and natural resources. Before joining New America\, Burke served in the Obama Administration as the assistant secretary of defense for operational energy\, a new office that worked to improve the energy security of U.S. military operations. Prior to her service at DoD\, Burke held a number of senior U.S. government positions\, including at the Department of State in the George W. Bush Administration\, and was a vice president and senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security. She attended Williams College and Columbia University\, where she was a Zuckerman and International fellow at the School of International and Public Affairs. She serves as an advisor to Oak Ridge National Laboratory\, the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on Decarbonizing Energy\, and the Pew Project on National Security\, Energy\, and Climate. \nDr. Nadya Bliss – Director of the Global Security Initiative at Arizona State University \nDr. Gary Dirks – Director of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability at Arizona State University \nDr. Wesley Herche (panel moderator) – Global Security Initiative at Arizona State University \n  URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/resource-resiliency-for-national-security-in-a-changing-environment/ LOCATION:WV CATEGORIES:Climate Security ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/APS_EB_flier_2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171011T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171011T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T054023 CREATED:20170915T194059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170915T194059Z UID:49173-1507723200-1507726800@www.americansecurityproject.org SUMMARY:Alaska: The Frontlines of National Security and Climate Change DESCRIPTION:Date\nOctober 11\, 2017\n\n\nTime\n12:00pm – 1:00pm\n\n\nLocation\nCaptain Cook Hotel\, Mid-Deck\, Anchorage\, AK\n\n\n\n  \nThe impacts of climate change are far reaching and Alaska will likely suffer the brunt of the predicted consequences. Temperatures in the region are increasing two times faster than the rest of the globe causing ice and permafrost to melt\, glaciers to recede\, and everything from fish stocks to overall biodiversity to decrease. While local communities have been some of the first to witness changes\, military installations and the U.S.’ larger Arctic strategy are also being forced to adapt. \n  \nJoin us and the Institute of the North for a discussion with Major General Paul Eaton USA (Ret) on how climate change impacts national and global security and how those impacts uniquely and prominently effect Alaskans\, both civilian and military. \n  \nClick to RSVP \n  \nSpeaker Biography: \nMajor General Paul D. Eaton \nSince retirement from the US Army in 2006 after 33 years service\, Major General Paul D. Eaton has actively engaged in the recent Presidential campaign and currently serves as Senior Advisor to the National Security Network. His Army assignments include Infantry command from the company to brigade levels and command of the Infantry Center at Fort Benning and Chief of Infantry. His most recent operational assignment was Commanding General of the command charged with reestablishing Iraqi Security Forces 2003-2004\, where he built the command and established the structure and infrastructure for the Iraqi Armed Forces and Interior Ministry security forces. Other operational assignments include Somalia\, Bosnia and Albania. Other assignments include the Joint Staff\, Deputy Commanding General for Transformation and Stryker Unit Development and Assistant Professor and head of the French Department at West Point. He is a 1972 graduate of West Point\, married to PJ Eaton and father to sons Shane and Joshua\, and daughter Gina\, all Soldiers. \n  URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/alaska-the-frontlines-of-national-security-and-climate-change/ LOCATION:Captain Cook Hotel\, 939 W 5th Ave\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Arctic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171004T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171004T133000 DTSTAMP:20260414T054023 CREATED:20170922T183650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170925T180938Z UID:49256-1507120200-1507123800@www.americansecurityproject.org SUMMARY:Build Back Better - Responding to Puerto Rico's Crisis after Hurricane Maria DESCRIPTION:Check-in time and Refreshments served from 12:00-12:30 \nPlease arrive no later than 12:30 \nThe devastation of Hurricane Maria has shattered Puerto Rico’s already feeble economy; adding to devastation around the Caribbean and U.S. Virgin Islands this storm season. Puerto Rico faces months without power. Alone\, the islands cannot bounce back. That is why the United States now must look beyond the immediate task of disaster relief\, to the task of preventing a humanitarian crisis from devolving into a crisis of security and social order. Responding to the needs of 3.4 million Americans on la isla del encanto and the USVI will require urgent measures from Washington. \nJoin ASP for a discussion about the policy and security options for hurricane response in Puerto Rico\, the USVI and Caribbean and a roadmap for how we can ensure that Puerto Ricans can Build Back Better. \n \nSpeakers\nDante Disparte \nChairman of ASP’s Business Council for American Security \n \nDante Disparte is the founder and CEO of Risk Cooperative\, a strategy\, risk and capital management firm focusing on mid-market opportunities\, market expansion and equity investments on a global scale. He is the co-author of the book “Global Risk Agility and Decision Making” (Macmillan\, Q2/2016). \nPrior to forming Risk Cooperative\, Mr. Disparte served as the Managing Director of Clements Worldwide\, a leading insurance brokerage with customers in more 170 countries. Mr. Disparte is a specialist in strategy and risk reduction through the design and delivery of comprehensive risk solutions of worldwide scope. He is credited with designing the world’s first card-based life insurance program for the United Nations\, a plan that has placed more than a half billion USD of risk with the markets in more than 150 countries. This innovation was heralded as one of the top product innovations of 2011 by the MENA Insurance Review. Mr. Disparte serves as the Chairman of the board of the Harvard Business School Club of Washington\, D.C.\, and on Harvard Business School’s global alumni board. He is the Chairman of ASP’s Business Council for American Security. \nBrigadier General Stephen A. Cheney\, USMC (Ret.) \nChief Executive Officer\, American Security Project \n \nBGen Stephen Cheney USMC(Ret) is the Chief Executive Officer of the American Security Project (ASP). \nHe is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and has over 30 years experience as a Marine.  His career included a wide variety of command and staff positions with the operating forces and the supporting establishment.  Gen. Cheney’s primary specialty was artillery\, but he focused extensively on entry-level training\, commanding at every echelon at both Marine Corps Recruit Depots\, to include being the Commanding General at Parris Island.  He served several years in Japan and has traveled extensively throughout the Middle East and Asia. \nOther selected highlights of Gen. Cheney’s military career include tours as Deputy Executive Secretary to Defense Secretaries Cheney and Aspin; ground plans officer for Drug Enforcement Policy in the Pentagon; liaison to the Congressional Commission on Roles and Missions of the Armed Forces; and Inspector General of the Marine Corps. \nFollowing retirement from the Marines\, Gen. Cheney became the Chief Operating Officer for Business Executives for National Security (BENS)\, in Washington\, D.C.\, and most recently was President/CEO of the Marine Military Academy in Harlingen\, Texas. \nAndrew Holland \nDirector of Studies\, Senior Fellow for Energy and Climate  \nAndrew Holland is the American Security Project’s Director of Studies and Senior Fellow for Energy and Climate. As an expert on energy\, climate change\, and infrastructure policy\, he has worked at the center of debates about how to achieve sustainable energy security and how to effectively address climate change for the last decade. \n  \nHe served as Legislative Assistant on Energy\, Environment\, and Infrastructure for United States Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska for three years from 2006 through 2008.  He worked in the US House of Representatives for the House Ways and Means Committee and the Office of Congresswoman Roukema. \n \n  URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/build-back-better-responding-to-puerto-ricos-energy-crisis-after-hurricane-maria/ LOCATION:WV CATEGORIES:Featured Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Hurricane-Maria-and-Jose.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T190000 DTSTAMP:20260414T054023 CREATED:20170807T162139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T145329Z UID:48831-1505840400-1505847600@www.americansecurityproject.org SUMMARY:Clean Energy: Bolstering our National Security at Home and Abroad DESCRIPTION:Date\nSeptember 19\, 2017\n\n\nTime\n5:00pm – 6:30pm\n\n\nLocation\nCredit Suisse\, 1 Madison Avenue\, New York\, NY\n\n\n\n  \nWhile the military clearly recognizes the threat of climate change to our national and global security\, they are also one of the largest users of fossil fuel in the world. These concerns\, combined with the vulnerability of bases relying on vulnerable electric grids and the tactical exposure associated with transporting fuel into battle\, have spurred the military to shift to more secure forms of energy. Whether its massive solar arrays on bases\, distributed microgrids\, or better batteries\, the military is leading the way on innovation and deployment of advanced energy. \nJoin us for a discussion with Vice Admiral Lee Gunn\, USN (ret.)\, Lieutenant General Norman Seip\, USAF (ret.)\, and Brigadier General Stephen Cheney\, USMC (ret.) on why this matters to the military\, what they are already doing in the clean energy space\, and what they’re planning for the future. \n  \n  \nSpeaker Biographies: \nVice Admiral Lee Gunn\, USN (ret.) \nVice Admiral Lee Gunn served in the U.S. Navy for thirty-five years prior to his retirement in 2000. His last active duty assignment was Inspector General of the Department of the Navy where\, together with his Marine Deputy\, he was responsible for the Department’s overall inspection program and its assessments of readiness\, training\, and quality of service. \nServing in the Surface Navy in a variety of theaters\, Admiral Gunn rose through the cruiser/destroyer force to command the Frigate USS Barbey\, then command of the Navy’s antisubmarine warfare tactical and technical evaluation Destroyer squadron\, DESRON 31. He later commanded Amphibious Group Three\, comprising 19 ships\, 12 other\, separate commands\, and 16\,000 Sailors and Marines. As Commander of PHIBGRU THREE he served (in addition to many other duties) as the Combined Naval Forces Commander\, and Deputy Task Force Commander of Combined Task Force United Shield. Task Force United Shield conducted the final withdrawal of United Nations peacekeeping forces from Somalia in February and March of 1995. United Shield was\, and still is\, the only amphibious withdrawal operation under fire conducted since the Korean War. \nAdmiral Gunn’s awards include the Distinguished Service Medal\, the Defense Superior Service Medal\, six Legions of Merit\, two Meritorious Service Medals\, the Navy Commendation Medal (with Combat Distinguishing Device)\, the Navy Achievement Medal\, the Combat Action Ribbon\, and numerous theater and service awards. \nImmediately after concluding his active duty career\, Admiral Gunn was asked by the Chief of Naval Operations to lead the Executive Review of Navy Training. The nine-month Review was conducted by a senior team of experts in a variety of disciplines from the uniformed Navy\, the corps of Department of the Navy Civilians\, and the business and education communities. The recommendations of the Review continue to be implemented by the Navy\, bringing about a revolution in training and learning for Navy men and women. \nAdmiral Gunn has extensive experience with and substantial accomplishments in the areas of manpower\, personnel and training. He served in eight assignments in those areas during his career. During his last manpower assignment (as Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel\, and Commander\, Navy Personnel Command) he played a key role in redesigning the Navy’s manpower and personnel establishment and orchestrated the transfer of the Navy’s Personnel Command from Arlington\, Virginia to Millington\, Tennessee. Relations he developed with the Congressional delegations and the business and academic communities were key to the success of this BRAC–directed move. \n  \nLieutenant General Norman Seip\, USAF (Ret) \nLieutenant General Norman R. Seip\, USAF (Ret) served in the Air Force for 35 years. His last assignment was Commander of 12th Air Force\, comprised of seven active-duty wings and two direct-reporting units in the Western and Midwestern United States. The fighter and bomber wings under his command possessed over 400 aircraft and had more than 33\,000 active-duty military and civilian assigned personnel. He was a command pilot with more than 4\,500 flying hours\, primarily in fighter aircraft and has flown in support of numerous military operations and contingencies around the world. \nHe is an independent consultant focused on defense and national security related matters. He is a Senior Mentor for the Air Force and also serves\, pro bono\, as the Chairman of the Board\, Council for a Strong America; Military Advisory Board\, Truman National Security Project; National Security Advisory Council\, U.S. Global Leadership Coalition; and International Advisory Board\, 911 Fund. \n  \nBrigadier General Stephen A. Cheney\, USMC (Ret.) \nBGen Stephen Cheney USMC(Ret) is the Chief Executive Officer of the American Security Project (ASP) and a member of the Department of State’s Foreign Affairs Policy Board. \nHe is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and has over 30 years experience as a Marine. His career included a wide variety of command and staff positions with the operating forces and the supporting establishment. Gen. Cheney’s primary specialty was artillery\, but he focused extensively on entry-level training\, commanding at every echelon at both Marine Corps Recruit Depots\, to include being the Commanding General at Parris Island. He served several years in Japan and has traveled extensively throughout the Middle East and Asia. \nOther selected highlights of Gen. Cheney’s military career include tours as Deputy Executive Secretary to Defense Secretaries Cheney and Aspin; ground plans officer for Drug Enforcement Policy in the Pentagon; liaison to the Congressional Commission on Roles and Missions of the Armed Forces; and Inspector General of the Marine Corps. \nFollowing retirement from the Marines\, Gen. Cheney became the Chief Operating Officer for Business Executives for National Security (BENS)\, in Washington\, D.C.\, and most recently was President/CEO of the Marine Military Academy in Harlingen\, Texas. \nGen. Cheney is a graduate of the Marine Corps Command and Staff College\, the National War College\, and the University of Southern California. He was a military fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City\, where he is a member. Additionally\, he is also a member of the Secretary of State’s International Security Advisory Board. \nGen. Cheney has been on the Board of Directors for ASP since 2006. \n  \nIn Partnership with: Foreign Policy Association\nA Climate Week NYC Affiliated Event \n \n  \n  URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/clean-energy-bolstering-our-national-security-at-home-and-abroad/ LOCATION:Credit Suisse\, 1 Madison Ave\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Climate Security,Energy Security,National Security & Climate Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/hires_100730-M-HB897-006b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170918T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170918T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T054023 CREATED:20170914T202635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T202635Z UID:49189-1505757600-1505764800@www.americansecurityproject.org SUMMARY:Movie Event: The Age of Consequences DESCRIPTION:Date\nSeptember 18\, 2017\n\n\nTime\n6:00pm – 8:00pm\n\n\nLocation\nCongressional Meeting Room South\, Capital Visitor Center\, Washington\, DC\n\n\n\n  \nYou’re invited to a movie event on The Age of Consequences\, a film discussing the security impacts of climate change and including insights from ASP CEO Brigadier General Stephen Cheney USMC (Ret). The event will take place on September 18th\, 2017 at 6:00pm. The movie viewing will be followed by a panel discussion including ASP Consensus Member\, Rear Admiral David Titley USN (Ret)\, founding director of USN Task Force on Climate Change\, and New America’s Sharon Burke\, former Assistant Secretary of Defense\, Operational Energy. \n  \nRSVP to TheAgeofConsequences@picturemotion.com.  \n  \nSpeaker Biographies:\n  \nDr. David Titley\, Rear Admiral USN (Ret) \nDr. Titley is a nationally known expert in the field of climate\, the Arctic\, and National Security. He served as a naval officer for 32 years and rose to the rank of Rear Admiral. Dr. Titley’s career included duties as Commander\, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command\, Oceanographer and Navigator of the Navy\, and Deputy Assistant Chief of Naval Operations for Information Dominance. While serving in the Pentagon\, Dr. Titley initiated and led the US Navy’s Task Force on Climate Change. After retiring from the Navy\, Dr. Titley served as the Deputy Undersecretary of Commerce for Operations\, the Chief Operating Officer position at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. \nDr. Titley has spoken across the country and throughout the world on the importance of climate change as it relates to National Security. The Department of Defense requested he present on their behalf at both Congressional Hearings and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) meetings from 2009 to 2011. \nDr. Titley is a member of the Hoover Institution’s Arctic Security Initiative\, and serves on the Advisory Boards of the Center for Climate and Security\, the Center for Research on Environmental Decisions\, and the Association of Climate Change Officers. He is a member of the National Academies of Science committee on Geoengineering and the Center for Naval Analysis’ Military Advisory Board. \nIn 2009 Dr. Titley was elected a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society and in 2011 was awarded an honorary Doctorate from the University of Alaska\, Fairbanks. \nCURRENT POSITION:\nA Senior Scientist in the Department of Meteorology at the Pennsylvania State University\, and founding Director of Penn State’s Center for Solutions to Weather and Climate Risk. The Center will help organizations and citizens prosper and succeed in today’s and tomorrow’s weather and climate environment by taking advantage of all the skill in weather and climate forecasts. \n  \nSharon Burke \nThe Honorable Sharon E. Burke is a senior advisor to New America\, where she focuses on international security and a new program\, Resource Security\, which examines the intersection of security\, prosperity\, and natural resources. \nBefore joining New America\, Burke served in the Obama Administration as the assistant secretary of defense for operational energy\, a new office that worked to improve the energy security of U.S. military operations. Prior to her service at DoD\, Burke held a number of senior U.S. government positions\, including at the Department of State in the George W. Bush Administration\, and was a vice president and senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security. She attended Williams College and Columbia University\, where she was a Zuckerman and International fellow at the School of International and Public Affairs. She serves as an advisor to Oak Ridge National Laboratory\, the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on Decarbonizing Energy\, and the Pew Project on National Security\, Energy\, and Climate. URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/movie-event-age-of-consequences/ LOCATION:Congressional Meeting Room South (CVC 217)\, Capitol Visitor Center\, Washington\, DC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Congress.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170823T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170823T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T054023 CREATED:20170801T195402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170822T140805Z UID:48834-1503514800-1503520200@www.americansecurityproject.org SUMMARY:Emerging Global Threats: Effects of Climate Change on US Military Operations at Home and Abroad DESCRIPTION:Date\nAugust 23\, 2017\n\n\nTime\n7:00pm – 8:30pm\n\n\nLocation\nNC Museum of Natural Science\, 11 West Jones Street\, WRAL 3D Theater\, Raleigh\, NC\n\n\n\n  \nThe US military recognizes the effects of climate disruption are an “accelerant of instability\,” which exacerbates security threats around the world. More frequent extreme weather events\, food scarcity\, water insecurity\, and sea level rise will destabilize societies especially in countries where governments are not prepared to deal with the threats. How countries respond to increased instability will determine whether climate change will lead to war. \nNorth Carolina is home to a number of combat units who are often the first to deploy in crisis and conflict. As a result\, our military families and communities will be some of the first to feel the effects of climate change as US troops are deployed in response to disasters and conflicts exacerbated by climate change. \nJoin Dr. David W Titley Rear Admiral USN (ret)\, and Brigadier General Stephen Cheney USMC (ret) for a discussion moderated by WRAL’s Greg Fishel on how the U.S. military is preparing to deal with climate disruption and what that means for both our national and global security. \nClick to RSVP\n  \nLink to the LiveStream\n  \nSpeaker Biographies: \nDr. David W Titley Rear Admiral USN (ret) \nDr. Titley is a nationally known expert in the field of climate\, the Arctic\, and National Security. He served as a naval officer for 32 years and rose to the rank of Rear Admiral. Dr. Titley’s career included duties as Commander\, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command\, Oceanographer and Navigator of the Navy\, and Deputy Assistant Chief of Naval Operations for Information Dominance. While serving in the Pentagon\, Dr. Titley initiated and led the US Navy’s Task Force on Climate Change. After retiring from the Navy\, Dr. Titley served as the Deputy Undersecretary of Commerce for Operations\, the Chief Operating Officer position at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. \nDr. Titley has spoken across the country and throughout the world on the importance of climate change as it relates to National Security. The Department of Defense requested he present on their behalf at both Congressional Hearings and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) meetings from 2009 to 2011. \nDr. Titley is a member of the Hoover Institution’s Arctic Security Initiative\, and serves on the Advisory Boards of the Center for Climate and Security\, the Center for Research on Environmental Decisions\, and the Association of Climate Change Officers. He is a member of the National Academies of Science committee on Geoengineering and the Center for Naval Analysis’ Military Advisory Board. \nIn 2009 Dr. Titley was elected a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society and in 2011 was awarded an honorary Doctorate from the University of Alaska\, Fairbanks. \n  \nBrigadier General Stephen A. Cheney USMC (Ret) \nBGen Stephen Cheney USMC(Ret) is the Chief Executive Officer of the American Security Project (ASP) and a member of the Department of State’s Foreign Affairs Policy Board. \nHe is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and has over 30 years experience as a Marine. His career included a wide variety of command and staff positions with the operating forces and the supporting establishment. Gen. Cheney’s primary specialty was artillery\, but he focused extensively on entry-level training\, commanding at every echelon at both Marine Corps Recruit Depots\, to include being the Commanding General at Parris Island. He served several years in Japan and has traveled extensively throughout the Middle East and Asia. \nOther selected highlights of Gen. Cheney’s military career include tours as Deputy Executive Secretary to Defense Secretaries Cheney and Aspin; ground plans officer for Drug Enforcement Policy in the Pentagon; liaison to the Congressional Commission on Roles and Missions of the Armed Forces; and Inspector General of the Marine Corps. \nFollowing retirement from the Marines\, Gen. Cheney became the Chief Operating Officer for Business Executives for National Security (BENS)\, in Washington\, D.C.\, and most recently was President/CEO of the Marine Military Academy in Harlingen\, Texas. \nGen. Cheney is a graduate of the Marine Corps Command and Staff College\, the National War College\, and the University of Southern California. He was a military fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City\, where he is a member. Additionally\, he is also a member of the Secretary of State’s International Security Advisory Board. \nGen. Cheney has been on the Board of Directors for ASP since 2006. \n  \nGreg Fishel \nGreg Fishel is the Chief Meteorologist at WRAL TV in Raleigh\, NC. He launched his own quest to highlight what the science says about climate change. He won the 1985 American Meteorological Society award for broadcast excellence for reporting a March 1984 tornado; American Meteorological Society Seal of Approval for television and radio; member of broadcast board of the American Meteorological Society; chairperson of AMS Broadcast Board Committee to develop 100-question exam for new Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Program; member of Advisory Commissions for North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and the state Climate Office of North Carolina; first certified broadcast meteorologist in the United States; recipient of Emmy from Midsouth Region of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for hurricane special in 2000; one of six recipients of Special Award from American Meteorological Society in 2006. \n  \nIn Partnership with: Institute for Homeland Security Solutions URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/emerging-global-threats-effects-of-climate-change-on-us-military-operations-at-home-and-abroad/ LOCATION:NC Museum of Natural Sciences\, 11 West Jones Street\, WRAL 3D Theater \, Raleigh CATEGORIES:Climate Security,National Security & Climate Change ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/navy-ships.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170628T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170628T133000 DTSTAMP:20260414T054023 CREATED:20170619T143614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170622T173907Z UID:47841-1498651200-1498656600@www.americansecurityproject.org SUMMARY:Facing Russian Propaganda and Disinformation DESCRIPTION:Date: \n\nJune 28\, 2017\n\n\n\nTime:\n\n\n12:00 PM – 1:30 PM\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\nAmerican Security Project\n1100 New York Ave NW Suite 710W\nWashington\, DC 20005\n\n\n\n\nCheck-in time and Refreshments served from 12:00-12:30 \nPlease arrive no later than 12:30 \nFor years\, the Russian Government has been engaging in a large scale propaganda and disinformation campaign aimed at confusing audiences and spreading its influence abroad. From RT and Sputnik\, to warehouses full of internet trolls\, Russia’s efforts have been prominent and concerning. Join us as we discuss Russia’s efforts to cloud the information space\, and ways the US can contribute to clarity. \n \nSpeakers\nVera Zakem\, CNA\, Research scientist; Director\, Strategy and Partnerships for the Center for Strategic Studies\n \nVera Zakem specializes in developing innovative solutions\, analytics\, and partnerships in assessing root causes of conflict and instability for vulnerable populations\, European stability\, media and Russia’s information operations\, and civil-military operations. She incorporates development\, diplomacy\, and civil-military operations in assessing today’s security environment. She currently leads CNA’s work in assessing internal vulnerabilities to vulnerable populations\, Europe and Russia\, joint civil affairs\, and media and influence. \nZakem has conducted field-work in the Balkans\, Baltics\, Central Asia\, and the Middle East. Earlier in her career\, she has collaborated with special operations forces\, multinational organizations\, and other U.S. Government agencies in analyzing and assessing human security. She taught adversary\, futures analytics and red teaming at the Elliot School of International Affairs\, George Washington University. Throughout her career\, Zakem has worked with diverse sectors in promoting the role of women in security and development. \nZakem has an M.A. in Government from Johns Hopkins University\, a B.A. in Politics and Economics from the University of San Francisco and has also spent a year at Tel Aviv University in Israel. She speaks Russian\, Spanish\, and Hebrew. She is a Term Member\, Council on Foreign Relations and a Member of Pacific Council on International Policy. \n  \nJeffrey N. Trimble\, IBB Deputy Director \nAs IBB Deputy Director\, Jeffrey Trimble works with the Global Strategy team focusing on special projects that advance collaboration and coordination across the BBG.  He provides strategic editorial guidance to enhance BBG content in an environment of increasing global competition. \nTrimble joined the BBG in 2007 as Director of Programming and later served as Executive Director\, managing the Board staff and providing strategic guidance and program oversight. He became IBB Deputy Director in 2012. Trimble also worked for 10 years at RFE/RL\, where his positions included Acting President\, Counselor to the President for Programs and Policy\, Director of Policy and Strategic Planning\, and Director of Broadcasting. \nPreviously Trimble worked at U.S. News & World Report magazine for 15 years\, in positions including Assistant Managing Editor\, Foreign Editor\, Moscow Bureau Chief\, and diplomatic correspondent. \nHe holds a master’s degree and a bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University and is a fluent Russian-speaker. \n  \nHelle C. Dale\, Senior Fellow for Public Diplomacy\, The Heritage Foundation \nHelle C. Dale is the Heritage Foundation’s Senior Fellow in Public Diplomacy studies. Her current work focuses on the U.S. government’s institutions and programs for strategic outreach to the public of foreign countries\, as well as more traditional diplomacy\, critical elements in American global leadership and in the war of ideas against violent extremism. \nShe joined The Heritage Foundation in 2002 as Deputy Director of Heritage’s Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for International Studies\, the think tank’s umbrella institute for all branches of study relating to international relations. In this capacity\, among other tasks\, she supervised the institute’s production of research papers. \nAfter 2005\, she also was Director of Heritage’s Douglas and Sarah Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies\, which currently houses the fields of Middle Eastern\, Latin American and Eurasian studies as well as defense and homeland security research \n  \nWith brief introductory remarks by\nRasa Juknevičienė\, Vice-President of NATO Parliamentary Assembly\, Former Minister of National Defense of Lithuania \nRasa Juknevičienė is a member of the Lithuanian Parliament (Seimas)\, as well as Deputy Chair of the Committee on National Security and Defense\, and Head of the Seimas Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.  In 2014\, she became a member of an Advisory Council of the Center for European Policy Analysis. From 2008 to 2012 Rasa Juknevičienė served as Lithuania’s Minister of National Defense. Juknevičienė is also a Signatory to the Act of Lithuanian Independence\, signed on March 11\, 1990. In 2008 Rasa Juknevičienė was elected as the Vice-President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. Rasa Juknevičienė is a graduate of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences and worked as a doctor until 1992. URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/facing-russian-propaganda-and-disinformation/ LOCATION:WV CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Russia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sputnikdisinfo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T054023 CREATED:20170411T165911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170428T160948Z UID:46307-1493298000-1493301600@www.americansecurityproject.org SUMMARY:Hill Briefing: Climate Change and the Risks to National Security DESCRIPTION:  \nA full recap of the event is available here. \n  \nOn April 27th\, senior national security experts Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn\, USN (Ret.)\, Brigadier General Stephen Cheney\, USMC (Ret.)\, and Brigadier General David McGinnis\, USA (Ret.) will discuss military planning for climate change and how Congress can support the Department of Defense in preparing for a changing climate. \nOur military prepares for a range of threats to America’s national security: from state-to-state wars to terrorism\, disaster response to stability operations. Climate change\, by changing the environment in which the military operates\, will affect all aspects of the military’s planning. As Secretary of Defense James Mattis recently affirmed\, the military knows that preparation and risk management are appropriate measures to reducing threats. \n  \nJoin ASP and the Center for Climate and Security on April 27th at 1:00PM in the Dirksen Senate Office Building. \nRSVP to ebabson@americansecurityproject.org. \n \n  \n  \nAbout the American Security Project\nThe American Security Project (ASP) is a nonpartisan education institute founded by a bipartisan group of national security leaders dedicated to fostering knowledge and understanding the full range of threats and opportunities that our country faces. ASP provides a vision for the future of promotes debate about the appropriate use of American power\, cultivates strategic responses to 21st century challenges. \n  \nAbout the Center for Climate and Security\nThe Center for Climate and Security (CCS)\, a non-partisan policy institute with a distinguished Advisory Board of military\, security and foreign policy experts\, envisions a climate-resilient international security landscape. This is a world which recognizes that climate change threats to national and international security are significant and unprecedented\, and acts to address those threats in a manner that is commensurate to their scale\, consequence and probability. To further this goal\, CCS facilitates policy development processes and dialogues\, provides analysis\, conducts research\, and acts as a resource hub in the climate and security field. URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/hill-briefing-climate-change-and-the-risks-to-national-security/ LOCATION:Dirksen Senate Building\, Dirksen Senate Building\, Washington\, United States CATEGORIES:Climate Security END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170425T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170425T113000 DTSTAMP:20260414T054023 CREATED:20170404T145628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170414T150808Z UID:46151-1493116200-1493119800@www.americansecurityproject.org SUMMARY:Hill Briefing: The National Security Argument for US-Cuba Engagement DESCRIPTION:On March 14\, an American Security Project-led delegation departed on a four day fact-finding trip to Havana\, Cuba. The delegation included retired flag officers from across the services and was recognized by the Cuban government as a historic continuation of US-Cuba relations. \nThe itinerary included meetings with senior officials from across the Cuban government; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, the Ministry of Trade and Investment\, the Ministry of Agriculture\, and the Ministry of Energy. Conversations were wide ranging across areas of mutual interest to both Cuba and the United States. Of particular focus were several discrete areas already included in the ASP ‘Pathways’ Program: \n\nCooperating on environmental protection\nBuilding a strong and resilient energy system\nPartnership in confronting regional challenges in the Caribbean like drug trafficking and organized crime\nSupporting US foreign direct investment into Cuba\nMilitary to military engagement and future security cooperation\n\n  \nJoin members of the delegation on Tuesday\, April 25th for an on-the-record briefing on the trip and discussion on how continued engagement with Cuba furthers US national security interests. \n  \nRequest an Invitation at events@americansecurityproject.org \n  \nThis event is primarily appropriate for Members of Congress\, senior staff\, and select media.\nTo schedule a private briefing with members of the delegation or learn more about ASP’s Cuba work:\nmfp@americansecurityproject.org \n  \nThis event is made possible by the generous support of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/cubahillbrief/ LOCATION:Dirksen Senate Building\, Dirksen Senate Building\, Washington\, United States CATEGORIES:Cuba Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Cuban-Flag.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170228T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170228T133000 DTSTAMP:20260414T054023 CREATED:20170215T171530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170217T181416Z UID:45431-1488283200-1488288600@www.americansecurityproject.org SUMMARY:US-Russia Nuclear Policy in the Trump Era DESCRIPTION:Date:\n\n\nFebruary 28\, 2017\n\n\n\n\nTime:\n\n\n12:00 PM – 1:30 PM\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\nAmerican Security Project\n1100 New York Avenue NW\nSuite 710 West\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nFor 3 decades\, the bedrock of nuclear security has come in the form of arms control agreements. Nuclear buildups have given way to nuclear reductions\, and overall reliance on these earth-ending weapons has fallen by the wayside. But with Russia’s violation of the INF\, and Trump Administration doubts about the New START Treaty\, a healthy discussion of nuclear policy is necessary. What is Russia’s modern nuclear strategy\, and how should the US incorporate Russian strategy into its own planning? Join us as we map out appropriate nuclear policy options for 2017 and beyond. \nJoin American Security Project on February 28th for the second event in our U.S. – Russia Relations Program event series. \nPart of American Security Project’s U.S.- Russia Relations Program \nRegister Now \nDoors open at 12:00 PM \nLunch will be available from 12:00- 12:30 PM. \nDiscussion 12:30 to 1:30 pm. \nPlease arrive by 12:25pm for registration. \nAbout the Speakers: \nCol. Guy B. Roberts\, USMC (Ret)\, Consensus for American Security \nCol. Guy Roberts has over thirty years of experience in public policy\, foreign affairs\, international organizations\, bi-lateral and multilateral negotiations on strategic issues\, and international legal matters. \nUntil August 2011 he was the Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Weapons of Mass Destruction Policy and Director\, Nuclear Policy Planning Directorate for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).  In that capacity he was responsible for developing policy on issues related to combating the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction\, missile defense\, and overseeing and implementing NATO’s nuclear deterrence policy and posture. \nPrior to that Mr. Roberts was Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense and Principal Director for Negotiations Policy in the Office of the Secretary of Defense responsible for advising senior Defense Department officials on the entire range of United States arms control and non-proliferation policies.  He was also responsible for implementing policy guidance and Department of Defense positions for current and emerging proliferation issues in multilateral arms control and disarmament fora. \n  \nOlga Oliker\, Senior Adviser and Director\, Russia and Eurasia Program\, CSIS \nOlga Oliker is a senior adviser and director of the Russia and Eurasia Program at CSIS. Her recent research has focused on military\, political\, economic\, and social development in countries in transition\, particularly in Russia\, Ukraine\, and the Central Asian and Caucasian successor states to the Soviet Union. Prior to joining CSIS\, Oliker held a number of senior posts at the RAND Corporation\, most recently as director of RAND’s Center for Russia and Eurasia. She is the author or coauthor of “Russian Foreign Policy in Historical and Current Context: A Reassessment” (RAND Perspectives\, 2015)\, Building Afghanistan’s Security Forces in Wartime: The Soviet Experience (RAND\, 2011)\, Nuclear Deterrence in Europe: Russian Approaches to a New Environment and Implications for the United States (RAND\, 2011)\, and Russian Foreign Policy: Sources and Implications (RAND\, 2000)\, among other books\, articles\, and reports. She has also published commentary on Russia-related topics in print and online with the New York Times\, Chicago Tribune\, CNN\, U.S. News and World Report\, among others. Oliker holds a B.A. in international studies from Emory University\, an M.P.P. from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University\, and a Ph.D. in political science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. \n  \nAnya Loukianova Fink\, Stanton Nuclear Security Fellow\, RAND Corporation \nAnya Loukianova Fink is a Stanton Nuclear Security Fellow at the RAND Corporation\, where her research examines Russian views on nuclear escalation and risks. Previously\, she was a program officer at the Stanley Foundation\, where she focused on nuclear material security issues and brought together stakeholders involved in the Nuclear Security Summits. Between 2007 and 2012\, she was a research associate on Russian nuclear weapons and fuel cycle issues at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. She holds an MPIA from the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs and a PhD in international security and economic policy from the University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy. \nModerated by Matthew Wallin\, Fellow for Public Diplomacy \nRelated Resources \n\nUS Should Respond to Russia’s Violation of INF Treaty\nEvent Recap: U.S. – Russia Policy for the Next Administration\nFact Sheet: Chinese Nuclear Modernization\nDeterring US Adversaries with Fewer Nuclear Weapons\nWHITE PAPER: The 21st Century Nuclear Arsenal URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/us-russia-nuclear-policy-in-the-trump-era/ LOCATION:WV CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Russia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/usshenrymjackson-nuclear.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170209T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170209T191500 DTSTAMP:20260414T054023 CREATED:20170203T172130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170203T183108Z UID:45144-1486663200-1486667700@www.americansecurityproject.org SUMMARY:ASP in Chicago: Climate Change and Global Security DESCRIPTION:Date:\n\n\nFebruary 9\, 2016\n\n\n\n\nTime:\n\n\n6:00 PM – 7:15 PM\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\nChicago Council on Global Affairs \n130 East Randolph Street\nChicago\, IL\n\n\n\n\n  \nIn 2006\, Syria suffered its worst drought in 900 years which experts cited as a contributing factor to the social unrest and riots preceding the current civil war. Global “hot spots” – where tensions are high due to overpopulation\, resource scarcity\, weak governance\, underdevelopment\, and other causes – are especially susceptible to the destabilizing effects changes in climate can prompt. Manmade or not\, governments\, militaries\, and corporations are taking climate change into account when developing operational strategies – and predicting future needs. What countries are most at risk for climate-induced destabilization and what will that mean for geopolitical alliances? \nJoin ASP CEO\, BGen. Stephen Cheney\, and Associate Professor\, Department of Geophysical Science\, University of Chicago\, Dr. Elisabeth Moyer for an in-depth discussion on this highly relevant and critical issue. \n  \nRSVP for the event \nDoors open at 5:30 PM \nDiscussion 6:00 to 7:15 PM. \nPlease arrive by 5:45 PM for registration. \n  \n  \nAbout the Speakers: \n \nBGen. Stephen Cheney\, CEO of the American Security Project \n \nDr. Elisabeth Moyer\, Associate Professor\, Department of Geophysical Science\, University of Chicago \n  \nModerated by: \n \nKaren Weigert\, Senior Fellow\, Global Cities\, Chicago Council on Global Affairs URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/climate-change-and-global-security/ LOCATION:Chicago Council on Global Affairs Conference Center\, 130 East Randolph Street\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Climate Security END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170125T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170125T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T054023 CREATED:20170111T192021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170215T155944Z UID:44463-1485345600-1485363600@www.americansecurityproject.org SUMMARY:Financial Intelligence & Information Sharing Working Group (FIIS WG) 2017 Winter Symposium DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\nJanuary 25\, 2017\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n12:00pm – 5:00 PM\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nBooz Allen Hamilton Auditorium \n8283 Greensboro Drive \nMcLean\, VA 22102\n\n\n\nFinancial Intelligence & Information Sharing Working Group (FIIS WG) 2017 Winter Symposium \nA program proudly presented by \nThe FIIS WG\, an element of the American Security Project \nIn cooperation with the Intelligence & National Security Alliance (INSA) Financial Threats Task Force\, the FBI’s InfraGard National Capital Region (InfraGardNCR)\, and the American Bar Association’s Section of International Law. \n  \n  \n  \nAGENDA: \n\nMR. CHARLES BRETZ\, Director of Payment Risk\, FS-ISAC –“The ‘Sheltered Harbor’ Initiative”\n\n\nMR. YAYA FANUSIE\, Director of Analysis\, Center on Sanctions and Illicit Finance (CSIF)\, Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) – “Blockchain Technology: Benefits and Risks for National Security”\n\n\nMR. BROCK RENSHAW\, Threat Intelligence Analyst\, Strategic Intelligence Analysis Group\, Citigroup –“Sanctions Evasion within Iran’s Aviation Sector”\n\n\nMS. SARAH LANGFORD\, Data Manager\, and MS. KIMBERLY HORNIK\, VP Compliance and Administration\, Integrity Management Services\, Inc. (IntegrityM) – “Aberrancies in Home Health Agency Beneficiary Sharing: A Healthcare Fraud Analysis Case”\n\n\nMR. SCOTT DUEWEKE\, President\, The Digital Identities and Payments Association’s (IDPAY) – “Banking and ISO 27001 standards”\n\n\nMR. SONNY CARPENTER\, Associate\, BakerHostetler –“International Anti-Corruption Enforcement and Impact on Financial Institutions”\n\n\nMR. ADAM DRUCKER\, Assistant Section Chief\, Counter-Terrorism Division\, FBI – “Terrorist Facilitation Networks”\n\nModerators: \n\nMs. Lesley Rockwell\, Citigroup and Co-Chair of the FIIS WG\nMs. Danielle Camner Lindholm\, Whitehorse Technologies and Co-Chair of the FIIS WG and the ABA Natl Security Committee; Immediate Past Co-Chair of the ABA Intl AML Committee\n\nMANY THANKS TO BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON\, CITIGROUP\, AND INSA FOR THEIR SUPPORT IN ORGANIZING THIS EVENT. \n  URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/44463/ LOCATION:Booz Allen Hamilton Auditorium\, 8283 Greensboro Drive\, McLean\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:American Competitiveness & Economic Diplomacy,National Security Strategy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ASP-Logo-Social-Share.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170124T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170124T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T054023 CREATED:20170111T203056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170111T203056Z UID:44474-1485259200-1485262800@www.americansecurityproject.org SUMMARY:Key Issues and Emerging Threats: An Off-the-Record Conversation on the Hill DESCRIPTION:American Security Project\, founded eleven years ago as a nonpartisan national security research and education organization devoted to forging consensus on America’s long-term national security. Our bipartisan board of Republicans\, Democrats\, retired military flag officers\, and business leaders places us in a unique position to talk to both sides of the political aisle. The ASP network includes more than 200 fellows including senior national security leaders\, policy makers\, academic experts\, and private sector stakeholders with unique expertise on a broad range security issues. Widely respected for our fact-based analysis in the face of an ever-changing world landscape\, ASP provides meaningful\, thorough\, and non-partisan insight into the immediate and long-term impacts of world events. \n  \nJoin members of American Security Project’s Board of Directors on Tuesday\, January 24th for an off-the-record lunch briefing on key security issues and emerging threats for Members of Congress and select staff. Topics will include the US-Russia relationship\, trade policy\, national security strategy\, and US-China relations. \nRequest an Invitation \nevents@americansecurityproject.org URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/hillbrief24jan/ LOCATION:Rayburn House Building CATEGORIES:American Competitiveness & Economic Diplomacy,Climate Security,Cuba Engagement,Energy Security,Featured Event,National Security Strategy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ASP-Logo-Social-Share.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161213T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161213T153000 DTSTAMP:20260414T054023 CREATED:20161108T191544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161121T163617Z UID:43912-1481637600-1481643000@www.americansecurityproject.org SUMMARY:Organizational Resilience in the Era of Man-made Risk: A Book Discussion DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\nDecember 13\, 2016\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n2:30pm – 3:30 PM\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\nAmerican Security Project\, \n1100 New York Avenue NW\nSuite 710 West\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nThe agile risk manager is part sociologist\, anthropologist\, psychologist\, and quant. Risk agility implies not treating risk as a cost of doing business\, but as a catalyst for growth. Once mighty organizations can be brought to their knees\, and even their demise\, by simple miscalculations or a failure to just do the right thing. The reader is offered deep insights into specific risk domains that are shaping our world — including terrorism\, cyber risk\, climate change\, and economic resource nationalism — as well as a frame of reference from which to think about risk management and decision making in our increasingly complicated world. \nJoin Daniel Wagner and Dante Disparte\, authors of Global Risk Agility and Decision Making\, on December 13th as they make a compelling case for the need to bring traditional approaches to risk management and decision making into the twenty-first century. \n  \nLight refreshments will be served from 2:00pm – 2:30pm. \nDiscussion 2:30 to 3:30 pm. \nPlease arrive by 2:15pm for registration. \n \nAbout the Book: \nSet against the era of man-made risk\, where transnational terrorism\, cyber risk\, and climate change are making traditional risk models increasingly obsolete\, Wagner and Disparte argue that remaining passively on the side-lines of the global economy is dangerous\, and that understanding and actively engaging the world is central to achieving risk agility. Their definition of risk agility taps into the survival and risk-taking instincts of the entrepreneur while establishing an organizational imperative focused on collective survival. \nAbout the Authors \nDaniel Wagner is Managing Director of Risk Solutions at Risk Cooperative. He was previously CEO of Country Risk Solutions — a cross-border risk advisory firm he founded — and Senior Vice President of Country Risk at GE Energy Financial Services. \nDante A. Disparte is the founder and CEO of Risk Cooperative\, a strategy\, risk and capital management firm focusing on mid-market opportunities\, market expansion and equity investments on a global scale. He is Chariperson of the Business Council for American Security. Prior to founding Risk Cooperative\, Disparte was the Managing Director of Clements Worldwide and Managing Director of Land Rover’s operations in 32 Sub Saharan African markets. \nModerated by BGen. Stephen A. Cheney\, USMC (Ret.) URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/manmaderisk/ LOCATION:WV CATEGORIES:American Competitiveness & Economic Diplomacy,Climate Security,National Security Strategy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/GRA-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161208T133000 DTSTAMP:20260414T054023 CREATED:20161121T164239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170215T155910Z UID:44025-1481198400-1481203800@www.americansecurityproject.org SUMMARY:U.S. - Russia Policy for the Next Administration DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\nDate\n\n\nDecember 8\, 2016\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:30 PM\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\nAmerican Security Project\, \n1100 New York Avenue NW\nSuite 710 West\n\n\n\n\n  \nAs the United States prepares for a new president to take office\, one of the most pressing challenges ahead for the new administration involves determining effective policy and strategy towards Russia. From Syria to cyber\, Russia has a stake in many of the challenges the US faces. How can the new administration develop smart strategies that protect US interests overseas while facing Russian opposition? \n  \nJoin American Security Project on December 8th as we launch the U.S. – Russia Relations Program with its inaugural event. Panelists will lay out options for an effective strategy\, and explore the various policy tools that can encourage Russia to make the right choices\, while recognizing the legitimate interests Russia may have. \n  \nPart of American Security Project’s U.S.- Russia Relations Program\n \nDoors open at 12:00 PM \nLunch will be available from 12:00- 12:30 PM. \nDiscussion 12:30 to 1:30 pm. \nPlease arrive by 12:25pm for registration. \nAbout the Speakers: \n \nMatthew Rojansky\, Director of the Kennan Institute at the Wilson Center \n \nJames Lewis\, SVP and Director of Strategic Technologies Program at CSIS \n \nMarc Schleifer\, Regional Director for Eurasia and South Asia at CIPE URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/russiapolicy/ LOCATION:WV CATEGORIES:American Competitiveness & Economic Diplomacy,National Security Strategy,Nuclear Security,Public Diplomacy,Russia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2254774599_7621d8d799_o.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161201T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161201T210000 DTSTAMP:20260414T054023 CREATED:20161128T214848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161128T214848Z UID:44095-1480618800-1480626000@www.americansecurityproject.org SUMMARY:London Event: Security and Climate Change: Are we Living in 'The Age of Consequences'? DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\nDecember 1\, 2016\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n7:00pm – 9:00 PM\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\nChatham House\, London\n\n\n\n\n  \nTo join the event\, please register here. \n  \nThe US Department of Defense regards climate change as an ‘accelerant of instability and conflict’. A former head of the US Pacific Command described it as the most significant long-term security threat in his region. US federal agencies have recently been mandated to fully consider the impacts of climate change in the development of national security policy. This step-change in the US approach reflects the Pentagon’s conclusion that climate impacts are a ‘threat multiplier’ for security concerns – not just for the future – but which pose ‘an immediate risk to national security’. \nA new documentary from the US\, The Age of Consequences\, explores the links between climate change and security\, including in current events in Syria\, Egypt\, the Sahel and Bangladesh. Our high-level panel will reflect on key sections from the documentary\, which will be screened during the event\, and explore whether security strategists\, militaries and policy-makers in nations other than the US are fully cognisant of the risks posed by a changing climate\, and whether they are ready to anticipate and respond to its potentially destabilizing effects. \nThe panel discussion will be followed by a Q&A. \n \nSpeakers include: \nBrigadier General Stephen A. Cheney\, CEO of the American Seurity Project and member of the Department of State’s Foreign Affairs Policy Board\nMajor General Munir Muniruzzaman\, President and CEO\, Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies; Former Military Advisor to the President of Bangladesh\nRear Admiral Neil Morisetti\, Director of Strategy\, UK Department of Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Public Policy; University College London; Former UK Government Climate and Energy Security Envoy\nDr Patricia Lewis\, Research Director\, International Security\, Chatham House \nChair: Rt Hon Sir Oliver Letwin MP\, Former UK Cabinet Office Minister URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/london-event-security-and-climate-change-are-we-living-in-the-age-of-consequences/ LOCATION:Chatham House\, London\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Climate Security ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cheneymemeks-1-1479443440-3733-e1481041714934.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161130T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161130T173000 DTSTAMP:20260414T054023 CREATED:20161128T213437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161128T213437Z UID:44089-1480521600-1480527000@www.americansecurityproject.org SUMMARY:Brussels Event: Climate Change: Are We Living in The Age of Consequences? DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\nNovember 28\, 2016\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n4:00pm – 5:30 PM\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n European Climate Foundation\, Rue de la Science 23\, 1040 Brussels\n\n\n\n\n  \nTo join the event\, please register here. \n  \nEurope is approaching a critical juncture. New security challenges from extremism to migration require a clear understanding of the causes and consequences of new societal patterns emerging. EU President Jean-Claude Juncker in 2015 highlighted the influence of climate change on recent migration waves\, and the US Department of Defense regards climate change as an ‘accelerant of instability and conflict’. \nA new powerful documentary from the US\, The Age of Consequences\, explores the links between climate change and security\, including in current events in Syria\, Egypt\, the Sahel and Bangladesh. \nThe American Security Project Project would like to invite you to a preview screening of the documentary followed by a panel discussion\, during which our high-level panel will reflect on key sections from the documentary and explore whether security strategists\, militaries and policymakers in nations other than the US are fully cognisant of the risks posed by a changing climate\, and whether they are ready to anticipate and respond to its potentially destablising effects. \n \nSpeakers include: \nBrigadier General Stephen A. Cheney\, CEO of the American Seurity Project and member of the Department of State’s Foreign Affairs Policy Board \nPascal Delisle\, Adviser for Climate Change at the European Commission External Action Service URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/brussels-event-climate-change-are-we-living-in-the-age-of-consequences/ LOCATION:European Climate Foundation\, Rue de la Science 23\, 1040\, Brussels\, Belgium CATEGORIES:Climate Security ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cheneymemeks-1-1479443440-3733-e1481041714934.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161128T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161128T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T054023 CREATED:20161123T170052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161128T212233Z UID:44065-1480357800-1480365000@www.americansecurityproject.org SUMMARY:Berlin Event: Climate Change: Are We Living in The Age of Consequences? DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\nNovember 28\, 2016\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n6:30pm – 8:30 PM\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n Ecologic Institute\, Pfalzburger Strasse 43/44 D-10717 Berlin\n\n\n\n\nTo join the event\, please register here. \n  \nEurope is approaching a critical juncture. New security challenges from extremism to migration require a clear understanding of the causes and consequences of new societal patterns emerging. EU President Jean-Claude Juncker in 2015 highlighted the influence of climate change on recent migration waves\, and the US Department of Defense regards climate change as an ‘accelerant of instability and conflict’. \nA new powerful documentary from the US\, The Age of Consequences\, explores the links between climate change and security\, including in current events in Syria\, Egypt\, the Sahel and Bangladesh. Our high-level panel will reflect on key sections from the documentary\, screened during the event\, and explore whether security strategists\, militaries and policymakers in nations other than the US are fully cognizant of the risks posed by a changing climate\, and whether they are ready to anticipate and respond to its potentially destabilizing effects. \nThe American Security Project and Ecologic Institute would like to invite you to a preview screening of the documentary followed by a panel discussion\, with speakers including: \n  \n  \nModeration: Dr. Camilla Bausch\, Director of Ecologic Institute \nBrigadier General Stephen A. Cheney\, CEO of the American Security Project and member of the Department of State’s Foreign Affairs Policy Board R. \n  \nAndreas Kraemer\, Founder and Director Emeritus of Ecologic Institute and Senior Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies \n  \nA reception with refreshments will close out the evening. \n  URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/berlinevent/ LOCATION:WV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cheneymemeks-1-1479443440-3733-e1481041714934.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161101T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161101T133000 DTSTAMP:20260414T054023 CREATED:20161006T150515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161025T160723Z UID:43250-1478001600-1478007000@www.americansecurityproject.org SUMMARY:The Arctic: Assessing the geopolitical\, economic\, military\, and environmental drivers of U.S. Arctic policy DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\nNovember 1\, 2016\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:30 PM\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\nAmerican Security Project\, \n1100 New York Avenue NW\nSuite 710 West\n\n\n\n\n  \nIn September 2016\, the State Department International Security Advisory Board completed a comprehensive study of developments in U.S. Policy towards the Arctic. The Arctic Committee\, chaired by ASP Board Member Gen. Lester Lyles\, USAF (Ret.)\, included ASP CEO BGen. Stephen Cheney\, USMC (Ret.). Recommendations were made in six key areas: \n\nRussia’s interests\, intentions\, and capabilities in the Arctic\nUS Leadership in the Arctic\nRatification of UNCLOS\nPresence and “Domain Awareness” in the Region\nCooperation Among Arctic Nations\nThe Need for Transparency and Confidence Building Measures in the Region\n\n  \nJoin the American Security Project on November 1\, 2016 for a panel discussion including ISAB members to discuss the results of the report submitted to the Department of State by the ISAB Sub-Committee on the Arctic. \n  \nLunch refreshments will be served from 12:00pm – 12:30pm. \nPanel 12:30 to 1:30 pm. \nPlease arrive at 12:00pm for registration. \n  \n  \nPanel members: \nHon. Sherri Goodman\, Public Policy Fellow Wilson Center\, former Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Environmental Security \nAmb. Robert Hunter\, Director Center for Transatlantic Security Studies at NDU\, former US Ambassador to NATO \nHon. Walter Slocombe\, Senior Counsel in Caplin & Drysdale\, former Under Secretary for Defense Policy \nHon. James Bodner\, Co-President of the Cohen Group\, former Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy  \nModerator \nBGen. Stephen A. Cheney\, USMC (Ret.)\, CEO of American Security Project; Former Inspector General\, USMC \n  \nThe views expressed by panelists and moderator at this event are their own\, and not necessarily those of the U.S State Department\, the U.S Government\, or other affiliates of participants \n  \n-This event is sponsored by the Arctic Energy Center- URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/isabarctic/ LOCATION:WV CATEGORIES:National Security Strategy,Russia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Arctic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161013T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161013T164500 DTSTAMP:20260414T054023 CREATED:20160808T160438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161012T171203Z UID:42315-1476360000-1476377100@www.americansecurityproject.org SUMMARY:ASP and Lloyd's - Cities in the Crosshairs: The Case for Investing in Resilience DESCRIPTION:Date\nOctober 13\, 2016\n\n\nTime\n12:00pm – 4:45pm\, Cocktail Reception to Follow\n\n\nLocation\nCarnegie Hall\, 881 Seventh Avenue\, New York\, NY\n\n\n\n  \n  \nOn September 3\, 2015 Lloyd’s launched the City Risk Index\, the first ever analysis of economic output at risk (GDP at risk) in 301 major cities from 18 manmade and natural threats over a ten-year period. The index includes: cyber-attack; terrorism; flood\, freeze\, heat\, and other climate security risks; and market crash\, among others. \nASP and Lloyd’s explored the implications of the Index at the ASP Risk Forum: Pathways to City Resiliency in February 2016\, and the conversation continues this fall. \nIn an increasingly volatile world beset by man-made and natural emerging risks\, the case for business and political leaders to build a more resilient future continues to grow. \nJoin American Security Project and Lloyd’s on October 13th in New York City in conversation and collaboration\, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss how innovative partnerships can and should build greater resilience at the city level. \nSpace is limited. \nFollow the conversation with #ASPRisk \nIn Partnership with:\n  \n \n  \nDue to limited space guests will need to request an RSVP \n \n  \n\n  \nConference Agenda\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Networking and Lunch \n  \n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: A Global Risk Redux \nA sweeping review of the global risk landscape and the long range implications of the unprecedented change the world is facing. Learn what keeps senior business and policy leaders awake at night as they share their views on the forces shaping our future and the imperatives to build resilience into our present thinking. \nSpeakers: \nGov. Christine Todd Whitman\, ASP Chairperson \nInga Beale\, CEO of Lloyd’s \nKathleen Hamm\, Counselor to the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury \nModerator: Dante Disparte\, CEO of Risk Cooperative \n  \n2:00 PM – 2:15 PM: Networking Session/Break \n  \n2:15 PM – 3:15 PM: Resilient Collaboration \nWhile the call to action on addressing complex risk grows in volume\, best practice approaches and models for collaboration remain perilously distant. This panel brings together key practitioners and leaders from multiple sectors\, each sharing their views on building market-oriented public-private solutions for building resilience at the city\, state\, national\, and international levels. \nSpeakers: \nLtGen. John G. Castellaw\, USMC (Ret.) ASP Board Member \nChief Daniel Linskey\, former Superintendent-in-Chief of Boston Police Department  \nFielding L. Norton III\, Deputy Chief Enterprise Risk Officer of XL Catlin \nOmmeed Sathe\, Vice President of Impact Investments for Prudential \nModerator: BGen. Stephen A. Cheney\, USMC (Ret.) CEO of ASP \n  \n3:15 PM – 3:30 PM: Networking Session/Break \n  \n3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: A Resilient City – New York’s Perspective \nThe iconic global city of New York is at once a financial capital and home to more than 8.4 million people. The people of New York\, its businesses and public leaders have an uncanny ability to bounce back as evidenced by their responses to the tragic terrorist attacks on September 11\, 2001\, Super Storm Sandy\, a massive black out in 2003\, and others. This spring-like effect is a measure of New York’s resilience\, and the subject of the final panel exploring what other cities can learn from New York’s experience. \nSpeakers Include: \nDan Zarrilli\, New York’s Chief Resilience Officer and Senior Director\, Climate Policy and Programs \nMeghann Teubner\, Director of Counterintelligence Analysis\, NYPD \nGlenn Dorr\, Northeast Regional Director of Lloyd’s  \n  \n4:30 PM – 4:45 PM: Closing Remarks \n  \n5:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Cocktail Reception \n  \nAdditional Resources\nASP and Lloyd’s City Risk Forum \nASP and Lloyd’s Risk Forum: Understanding the City Risk Index \nASP and Lloyd’s Risk Forum: Featured Speaker\, Hon. Alice Hill \nASP and Lloyd’s Risk Forum: Featured Speaker\, Gov. Tom Ridge \nASP and Lloyd’s Risk Forum: Emerging Risks \nASP and Lloyd’s Risk Forum: How to Build Resiliency \n  \nTo request an invitation\, contact: \nevents@americansecurityproject.org \nImage Credit: Flickr User: Shankbone URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/asprisknyc/ LOCATION:Carnegie Hall\, 881 Seventh Avenue\, New York\, United States CATEGORIES:American Competitiveness & Economic Diplomacy,Climate Security,Featured Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/8139649191_c2fef39e2e_z.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161004T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161004T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T054023 CREATED:20160927T192558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161004T132228Z UID:43011-1475575200-1475578800@www.americansecurityproject.org SUMMARY:Canceled: A Proven Strategy to Reduce Risk: The Montreal Protocol and HFCs DESCRIPTION:Due to unforeseen circumstances\, the virtual briefing has been canceled. \n  \nTuesday\, October 4\, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. \nPlease join The American Security Project for this virtual discussion with the U.S. State Department on the opportunity for significant near-term temperature reductions through the Montreal Protocol\, following its success in ozone layer protection. \nA phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)—potent greenhouse gases used as coolants and refrigerants that replaced ozone-depleting substances—in the Montreal Protocol will avoid half a degree of warming by the end of the century. If new HFC-alternative technology is also energy efficient\, the impact of a phasedown could double\, reaching 200 billion tons of CO2 equivalent by 2050. The opportunity to significantly curtail climate risk and avoid tipping points this century by limiting HFCs is an opportunity for reducing security risk. \nThe telebriefing will provide an overview of the opportunity to limit HFCs in the Montreal Protocol and highlight how the same body that successfully closed the hole in the ozone can address today’s challenges. \n  \nFeaturing:\nJennifer Haverkamp\, Special Representative for Environment and Natural Resources\nUnited States Department of State \nEdward T. (Tom) Morehouse Jr.\, Former Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense (Operational Energy Plans and Programs) \nAndrew Holland\, Senior Fellow for Energy and Climate\nAmerican Security Project URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/a-proven-strategy-to-reduce-risk-the-future-of-the-montreal-protocol-and-hfcs/ LOCATION:Telebriefing\, 800-220-9875\, Passcode\, 54514467 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/montreal-protocol.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160713T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160713T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T054023 CREATED:20160621T185903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160621T185903Z UID:41656-1468411200-1468427400@www.americansecurityproject.org SUMMARY:FIIS Working Group 2016 Summer Symposium DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, July 13\, 2016\n12:00 PM – 4:30 PM\nLive in Person or by Teleconference\n(Hosted by Citigroup\, 388 Greenwich St\, New York\, NY 10013) \n\nThe Financial Intelligence & Information Sharing Working Group (FIIS WG)\, an element of the American Security Project\, provides the financial services industry\, the U.S. Government (USG) community\, and other relevant parties with a forum to informally discuss relevant Financial Intelligence (FININT) topics\, including protection of critical financial infrastructure\, prevention of fraud\, and obstruction of terror finance and money laundering. In cooperation with the FBI’s New York Metro InfraGard Members Alliance\, the FBI’s InfraGard National Capital Region\, and the American Bar Association’s Section of International Law\, we are pleased to present this slate of speakers and topics. The diversity of issues reflects the array of potential threats and vulnerabilities associated with abuses of financial and commercial systems. \nThe FIIS WG began in 2010 as a public-private partnerships pilot project out of the USG; grew into a free-standing\, member-supported community; and is now an element of the American Security Project. Members include 100s of representatives of both public and private-sector entities\, including regulatory\, intelligence\, defense\, and law enforcement agencies; financial institutions; think tanks; consultancies; and academia. \n  \nTo RSVP: Send an email to DANIELLE.LINDHOLM@WHITEHORSE.TECH\n(Please include contact information and specify whether you will attend in person or via teleconference.) \n\nSpeakers: \nMs. Amy Walraven (Chief Analytics Officer) and Ms. Anissa Roney (Chief Product Development Officer)\, Turnkey Risk Solutions “Case Studies on First Party Fraud” \nMs. Tonita Gillich (Assistant Director\, Forensic Audits and Investigative Service)\, Government Accountability Office (U.S. GAO) “Congressional Interest in Financial Crime through GAO Work: Resources for Compliance Units and Beyond” \nMr. Ilan Berman (Vice President) American Foreign Policy Council “JCPOA: Strategic Implications for Iran and the US” \nDr. Tamara Makarenko (Managing Director)\, West Sands Advisory Limited “Shadow Governance: A New Methodology to Analyse Country Risk” \nMr. James D. Katavolos (SVP – Citigroup Cyber Intelligence Center) and Mr. William J. Wansley (SVP\, Booz Allen Hamilton) Co-chairs\, FTTF: “Introduction to the Intelligence & National Security Alliance (INSA) Financial Threats Task Force” \nMr. Jim Dowling (Managing Director)\, Dowling Advisory Group Money Laundering Through the Gaming Industry \nMr. David A. Chaves (Coordinating Supervisory Special Agent/Complex Crimes)\, Federal Bureau of Investigations\, New York Field Office “FCPA: The FBI Perspective” \nModerators:  \nMs. Lesley Rockwell\, Citigroup and Co-Chair of the FIIS WG\nMs. Danielle Camner Lindholm\, Whitehorse Technologies and Co-Chair of the FIIS WG and the ABA Natl Security Committee; Immediate Past Co-Chair of the ABA Intl AML Committee \n(Photo Credit: Flickr user: fdecomite) URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/fiis-working-group-2016-summer-symposium/ LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, 388 Greenwich Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/514748067_e46c125da0_z.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160622T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160622T100000 DTSTAMP:20260414T054023 CREATED:20160616T144956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160616T144956Z UID:41535-1466584200-1466589600@www.americansecurityproject.org SUMMARY:TPP Strategy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Date\nJune 22nd\, 2016\n\n\nTime\n8:30am – 10:00am\n\n\nLocation\nAmerican Security Project – 1100 New York Ave.\, 7th Floor\, West Tower\, Washington DC 20005\n\n\n\n\n\nTPP is a cornerstone of the Asia Pivot and includes 11 Pacific nations. Its implementation will increase US access to growing markets across the region while eliminating thousands of import tariffs and other barriers to free international trade. The deal also strengthens relationships between the US and vital partners including Japan\, Australia\, Canada\, Malaysia\, Vietnam\, and Mexico. \nTPP stands for more than economic benefits\, offering a historic opportunity to increase stability and security across the region. \n  \n\nJoin American Security Project for an off-the-record roundtable with embassies and private sector leaders on how to best move the national security argument for TPP forward.  \nBreakfast will be served. \n\nTo request an invitation contact events@americansecurityproject.org \n\n\n\n\nAdditional Resources \nBusiness Council for American Security \n“What’s Next?” with Dante Disparte \nTPP: Implications for Regional Stability \nNational Security Leaders Back TPP \nTPP: A Matter of National Security \nTTIP Conference \nAfrica- Promoting Investment and Extending National Security \nLaw of the Sea- Fact Sheet \nISDS: An In-Depth Look at a Crucial Part of Free Trade \nFree Trade Agreement Roundup URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/tppstrategy/ LOCATION:WV CATEGORIES:American Competitiveness & Economic Diplomacy,American Security & The Oceans,National Security Strategy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/tpp-made-in-america-300x200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160621T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160621T133000 DTSTAMP:20260414T054023 CREATED:20160602T205029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160621T150014Z UID:41264-1466510400-1466515800@www.americansecurityproject.org SUMMARY:What Comes After? Strategy for Stabilization and Reconstruction in Syria DESCRIPTION:Date \n\nJune 21st\, 2016\n\n\nTime\n12:00pm – 1:30pm\n\n\nLocation\nAmerican Security Project – 1100 New York Ave.\, 7th Floor\, West Tower\, Washington DC 20005\n\n\n\n \nAs the conflict in Syria enters its 5th year\, questions of stabilization\, peace\, and reconstruction seem far away. However\, building a sustainable peace will require clear planning now. \nJoin American Security Project on June 21st for the launch of its latest White Paper on Syrian stabilization and reconstruction to discuss building a coherent strategy for building a durable peace. \nLunch refreshments will be served from 12:00pm – 12:30pm. \nPlease arrive by 12:00pm for registration. \nThe event will be begin promptly at 12:30pm. \nSpeakers \nHani Masri\, ASP Board of Directors and Founder of Tomorrow’s Youth Foundation \nDavid Pollock\, Kaufman Fellow and Director of Project Fikra at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy \nBetty Bernstein-Zabza\, Senior Advisor and Director of Operations for Global Women’s Issues in the Office of the Secretary of State \nMatthew Wallin\, Fellow for Public Diplomacy at American Security Project \nModerator \nBGen. Stephen A. Cheney\, USMC (Ret.)\, CEO of American Security Project and member of the Foreign Affairs Policy Board and International Security Advisory Board. URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/what-comes-after-strategy-for-stabilization-and-reconstruction-in-syria/ LOCATION:WV CATEGORIES:Asymetric Operations,National Security Strategy,Terrorism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Syria-Photo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T133000 DTSTAMP:20260414T054023 CREATED:20160527T142206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160603T163244Z UID:41126-1465992000-1465997400@www.americansecurityproject.org SUMMARY:Arctic Strategy: One Year into the U.S. Leadership of the Arctic Council DESCRIPTION:Date\nJune 15\, 2016\n\n\nTime\n12:00pm – 1:30pm\n\n\nLocation\nAmerican Security Project – 1100 New York Ave.\, 7th Floor\, West Tower\, Washington DC 20005\n\n\n\n  \nThe Arctic is warming faster than anywhere else on earth\, opening a new sea to humanity. America is an Arctic nation\, a notion that Americans too often forget. This gives America a leading role in determining whether the 21st Century opening of the Arctic will happen peacefully and sustainably\, or whether it will be characterized by conflict and exploitation. \nJoin the American Security Project and The Arctic Institute for Circumpolar Studies for a panel discussion on “Arctic Strategy: One Year into the U.S. Leadership of the Arctic Council” \nWe can build a peaceful and prosperous Arctic\, but American leadership is necessary. The Department of State’s International Security Advisory Board (ISAB) will soon publish a report on American policy in the region. BGen Stephen Cheney\, USMC (ret)\, the CEO of the American Security Project and a member of the ISAB will discuss the report and America’s emerging Arctic strategy. \nThe panel will reflect on the first year of U.S. Leadership of the Arctic Council and discuss how to build a region that is at peace\, is sustainable\, and provides economic opportunity to its inhabitants. \nLunch refreshments will be served from 12:00pm – 12:30pm. \nPlease arrive at 12:00pm for registration. \n \n  \n  \n  \nSpeakers \nBGen. Stephen A. Cheney\, USMC (Ret.)\, CEO of American Security Project and member of the Foreign Affairs Policy Board and International Security Advisory Board. \nSeth Myers\, Fellow at the Arctic Institute\, will discuss developments in and the implications of regional security considerations\, including non-Arctic state engagement in the region. \nCapt. Erik Bøe\, RNoN\, Assistant Defense and Naval Attache at the Royal Norwegian Embassy will offer perspective on Norway’s long interest in Arctic affairs. \nVictoria Herrmann\, Managing Director of The Arctic Institute will introduce the event. \n  \nModerator \nAndrew Holland\, Director of Studies for the American Security Project\, who has testified before the House Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Eurasia and Emerging Threats about U.S. Arctic Strategy\, will moderate. \n  \n  \nSelected Additional Resources \nUS Withdrawal from Arctic Drilling Cedes Leadership \nIceland\, Like All Arctic Nations\, is Drilling for Oil \nThe Arctic at the Center of World Affairs \nEnergy Challenges Mean the US Must Strengthen its Arctic Engagement \nAmerica’s Role in the Arctic: Opportunity in Securing the High North \nAndrew Holland Testifies Before House Foreign Affairs on Arctic \n\nABOUT THE AMERICAN SECURITY PROJECT  \nThe American Security Project is a non-profit\, non-partisan public policy and research organization dedicated to fostering knowledge and understanding of a range of national security issues\, promoting debate about the appropriate use of American power\, and cultivating strategic responses to 21st century challenges. For more information\, visit www.americansecurityproject.org. URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/arctic-strategy-one-year-into-the-u-s-leadership-of-the-arctic-council/ LOCATION:WV CATEGORIES:American Security & The Oceans,Climate Security,National Security Strategy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/arctic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160608T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160608T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T054023 CREATED:20160531T194001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160531T194744Z UID:41185-1465383600-1465394400@www.americansecurityproject.org SUMMARY:Fortinet Fast and Secure Tour DESCRIPTION:An Invitation from Business Council for American Security Member Fortinet: \n  \nWednesday\, June 8th \n11:00am – 2:00pm \nRonald Reagan Building \nMoynihan Place\, Federal Triangle \n1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW \nLunch Buffet (Noon-1:30pm) and refreshments will be served \nOur FortiExpress is a state-of-the-art Advanced Threat Detection showcase and demo center on 18 wheels. Fortinet engineers and top industry experts will share the latest in cyber security research. Not a sales pitch\, not a song and dance – just the facts. Hear about evolving breach patterns\, emerging protection technologies\, and how to maximize the impact of your IT infrastructure – today. Register now to reserve your spot. \nIf you are unable to attend this FortiExpress event but would still like to attend one of our other events on June 7th or 9th\, please email Lee Moser at lmoser@fortinet.com \n  \nRegister Now \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/fortinet-fast-and-secure-tour/ LOCATION:Ronald Regan Building\, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/fastsecure.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fortinet":MAILTO:lmoser@foritnet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160526T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160526T133000 DTSTAMP:20260414T054023 CREATED:20160505T183325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160822T185606Z UID:40938-1464264000-1464269400@www.americansecurityproject.org SUMMARY:The Role of Military-to-Military Engagement in Building the U.S. – Cuba Relationship DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nDate\nMay 26th\, 2016\n\n\nTime\n12:00pm – 1:30pm\n\n\nLocation\nAmerican Security Project – 1100 New York Ave.\, 7th Floor\, West Tower\, Washington DC 20005\n\n\n\n  \nOn April 20th\, American Security Project formally launched its Cuba Program in Miami\, Florida. “Pathways to the Future of US-Cuba Relations” examines how to build confidence between Cuba and the United States\, and the benefits of closer relationships between the two governments and peoples through the lens of national security. \n  \nMilitary-to-Military Engagement (mil-to-mil or M2M) Programs are essential to strong inter-country relationships. Individual engagements\, traveling contact teams\, military liaison teams\, military and government exchange programs\, and seminars and conferences among various nation’s militaries develop partnerships between governments\, militaries\, and individuals. \nThese exchanges build relationships and establish communication and cooperation before an emergency\, and provide opportunities to discuss possible conflicts in advance. Long-standing M2M programs continue to play an important role in the U.S. foreign policy\, evidenced by their proliferation across the commands. The budding U.S. – Cuba relationship can be no different. \nJoin American Security Project on Thursday\, May 26th for “The Role of Military-to-Military Engagement in Building the U.S. – Cuba Relationship\,” a roundtable discussion on the first in a series of Cuba-focused Perspective Papers. The conversation\, and inaugural paper\, will examine the existing U.S.-Cuba mil-to-mil relationship and a strategy for successful engagement over the next decade. \nLunch refreshments will be served from 12:00pm – 12:30pm. \nPlease arrive by 12:00pm for registration. \nDue to limited space\, guests will need to request an RSVP\n \nSpeakers:\n\nBGen. Stephen A. Cheney\, USMC (Ret.) – CEO\, American Security Project\nCol. Ken Robbins\, USA (Ret.) – Senior Adjunct Fellow\, American Security Project\nCDR Louis Orsini\, USCG (Ret.) – Maritime Security Enforcement Specialist\, United States Coast Guard\n\nAdditional Resources:\n\nMiami at the Center of the Cuban- American Relationship\nCuba Preview: Obama Visit and Embargo Easing\nNew Cuba Crisis Means It’s Time to Kick Out Old Policies\nPODCAST: David Ferris talks to ASP about Cuban Energy\nAndrew Holland on Cuban Energy\nPerspective: Potential Areas of Cooperation Between the U.S. and Cuba\nASP Supports Cuba’s Removal from State Sponsors of Terrorism List\nBringing Cuba Into the Digital Age\nU.S. – Cuban Relations on the Edge of Formalization\nASP in Inter American Dialogue: Geopolitics and economics are bringing U.S. foreign policy back to the Caribbean\nEnergy Security in the Caribbean\n\n  \nSpeaker Bios: \nhttps://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Steve-Cheney-CROPPED.jpg \nBGen. Stephen A. Cheney\, USMC (Ret.)  \nis the Chief Executive Officer of the American Security Project (ASP) and a member of the Department of State’s Foreign Affairs Policy Board. \nHe is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and has over 30 years experience as a Marine.  His career included a wide variety of command and staff positions with the operating forces and the supporting establishment.  Gen. Cheney’s primary specialty was artillery\, but he focused extensively on entry-level training\, commanding at every echelon at both Marine Corps Recruit Depots\, to include being the Commanding General at Parris Island.  He served several years in Japan and has traveled extensively throughout the Middle East and Asia. \nOther selected highlights of Gen. Cheney’s military career include tours as Deputy Executive Secretary to Defense Secretaries Cheney and Aspin; ground plans officer for Drug Enforcement Policy in the Pentagon; liaison to the Congressional Commission on Roles and Missions of the Armed Forces; and Inspector General of the Marine Corps. \nFollowing retirement from the Marines\, Gen. Cheney became the Chief Operating Officer for Business Executives for National Security (BENS)\, in Washington\, D.C.\, and most recently was President/CEO of the Marine Military Academy in Harlingen\, Texas. \nGen. Cheney is a graduate of the Marine Corps Command and Staff College\, the National War College\, and the University of Southern California. He was a military fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City\, where he is a member. Additionally\, he is also a member of the Secretary of State’s International Security Advisory Board. \nGen. Cheney has been on the Board of Directors for ASP since 2006. \nCol. Ken Robbins\, USA (Ret.) \nKendric H. Robbins is a retired Army officer with more than twenty years of experience serving in tactical\, operational and strategic level assignments.  Most recently\, he served as a Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff of the United States Army. Prior to that assignment\, he commanded a Stryker infantry battalion forward stationed in Germany.  He has also served as the operations officer and later executive officer an infantry battalion while deployed to Salman Pak\, Iraq.  Ken commanded a cavalry troop as part of the NATO Stabilization Force (SFOR) in Bosnia.  As a platoon leader\, he and his Soldiers operated a remote observation post on the Macedonian and Serbian border conducting UN peacekeeping operations (UNPREDEP).  He also served as an assistant professor and executive officer in the Department of Social Sciences at West Point\, were he taught courses on American politics. \nIn 2009\, Ken was appointed as one of fifteen White House Fellows by President Obama.  He served as a Special Assistant to the Director of the Office of Personnel Management.  Ken worked closely with career civil servants and politcal appointees at OPM in the drafting of Executive Order 13518\, Employment of Veterans in the Federal Government\, which established the Veterans Employment Initiative. After his White House Fellowship\, Ken served as an Army Fellow at the Department of State. \nKen is the co-founder and CEO of Agent Hero Inc.\, which aims to connect home buyers and sellers with carefully selected professional real estate agents who are military veterans or spouses. \nHis educational background includes a B.S. in American Politics from the United States Military Academy and a Master in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School where he was recognized for academic and leadership excellence.  His military awards include the Legion of Merit\, NATO medal\, and UN Medal. \nCDR Louis Orsini\, USCG (Ret.) \nLou Orsini is the Senior Maritime Law Enforcement Advisor for the Chief\, Office of Law Enforcement in U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington\, DC.  He provides expert advice on a variety of law enforcement strategies\, policies\, tactics\, techniques and procedures\, and is primarily responsible for all international aspects of USCG maritime law enforcement with a particular emphasis on western hemispheric initiatives.  His primary duty is to weave international considerations and requirements from all constituents into USCG law enforcement strategy and policy to ensure effective program management.  Mr. Orsini is a 1973 graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.  He received his Masters degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College and his Masters in Management from Salve Regina in 1990.  He commanded two cutters\, and served in four others during a 26-year active duty Coast Guard career.  Between seagoing assignments\, Mr. Orsini served in a wide variety of positions including Chief of Naval Operations Liaison Officer in the Pentagon\, and as the Maritime Security Assistance Officer and Deputy in the Military Liaison Office in Barbados.  He also served as Deputy Group Commander of USCG Group Fort Macon\, and as Chief\, Fisheries Enforcement Division for USCG Atlantic Area.   Mr. Orsini retired from active duty in 2000 as a Commander\, and has served in his current position since then. \nABOUT THE AMERICAN SECURITY PROJECT  \nThe American Security Project is a non-profit\, non-partisan public policy and research organization dedicated to fostering knowledge and understanding of a range of national security issues\, promoting debate about the appropriate use of American power\, and cultivating strategic responses to 21st century challenges. For more information\, visitwww.americansecurityproject.org. URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/uscubam2m/ LOCATION:WV CATEGORIES:Cuba Engagement,Featured Event,National Security Strategy,Public Diplomacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Cuban-Flag.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160321T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160321T133000 DTSTAMP:20260414T054023 CREATED:20160229T185251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160822T185600Z UID:40236-1458561600-1458567000@www.americansecurityproject.org SUMMARY:Puerto Rico on the Brink: Energy\, Economy\, and Security DESCRIPTION:Date\nMarch 21st\, 2016\n\n\nTime\n12:00pm – 1:30pm\n\n\nLocation\nAmerican Security Project – 1100 New York Ave.\, 7th Floor\, West Tower\, Washington DC 20005\n\n\n\n  \nPuerto Rico\, America’s largest Caribbean territory\, has long been an important U.S. geopolitical outpost and now finds itself on the verge of catastrophe under the weight of massive debt and a costly\, inefficient energy supply. The impacts have triggered a large-scale resettlement to the U.S. mainland where gridlock has turned the Island’s future into a political hot potato rather than an issue of long-term strategic importance for U.S. national security. \nAs Congress recommits itself to a resolution\, understanding the issues plaguing Puerto Rico through the lens of energy security and risk management offers opportunities to reverse the current trends\, gain political support and address the future of 3.3 million U.S. citizens on the island. \nJoin American Security Project on March 21st for a discussion on energy\, economy\, and security in Puerto Rico and how understanding the ongoing debt crisis through these lenses will strengthen our response. \n  \nLunch refreshments will be served from 12:00pm – 12:30pm. \nPlease arrive by 12:00pm for registration. \nThe event will be begin promptly at 12:30pm. \n. \nSpeakers: \n \nHon. Luis Fortuño was Governor of Puerto Rico from 2009 to 2013. He is currently partner in Steptoe’s Washington office\, where he is a member of the Corporate\, Securities & Finance Group and the Government Affairs and Public Policy Group.  The Governor is a former Chair of the Southern Governors Association\, a former Republican Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Puerto Rico\, and former Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Conference. \nHe began his career in public service in 1993 in Gov. Pedro Rossello’s administration as Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company and President of Puerto Rico’s Hotel Development Corporation (HDC). He is a graduate of Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service and University of Virginia Law School. \nRep. Hernández Montañez\, Chairman of the House Treasury Committee\, represents House District 11 in the Puerto Rico House\, is a member of 10 committees\, and is the primary sponsor of 266 bills. First elected to office in 2009\, Rep. Montañez is affiliated with the Popular Democratic Party (PPD) of Puerto Rico\, nationally\, he is a Democrat. \n  \nMr. Alejandro Brito is President of Brito Development Group (BDG)\, LLP. In the last twenty years\, Mr. Brito has overseen the design\, construction\, development and management of over 1\,500 luxury housing units in Puerto Rico.\nCurrently\, BDG is developing three master planned communities in the city of Guaynabo\, encompassing 1\,000 residential units\, 750\,000 ft2 of retail\, office and entertainment. Mr. Brito recently finished a two year term as President of the National Home Builders Association\, Puerto Rico Chapter and in the Governor’s Advisory Council for the Construction Industry. As of March 2015\, Mr. Brito also co-heads Denny’s Caribbean\, the local franchisor for Denny’s Restaurants\, with 13 stores and 1\,200 employees. \nAlejandro graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Economics and from Columbia University in New York with a Masters in Real Estate Development. \n  \nModerator: \nMr. Dante Disparte is the founder and CEO of Risk Cooperative\, a strategy\, risk and capital management firm focusing on mid-market opportunities\, market expansion and equity investments on a global scale. He is the co-author of the forthcoming book “Global Risk Agility and Decision Making” (Macmillan\, Q2/2016).\nPrior to forming Risk Cooperative\, Mr. Disparte served as the Managing Director of Clements Worldwide\, a leading insurance brokerage with customers in more 170 countries. Mr. Disparte is a specialist in strategy and risk reduction through the design and delivery of comprehensive risk solutions of worldwide scope. He is credited with designing the world’s first card-based life insurance program for the United Nations\, a plan that has placed more than a half billion USD of risk with the markets in more than 150 countries. This innovation was heralded as one of the top product innovations of 2011 by the MENA Insurance Review. Mr. Disparte serves as the Chairman of the board of the Harvard Business School Club of Washington\, D.C.\, and on Harvard Business School’s global alumni board. He is a founding member of the Business Council for American Security and an advisory member with the American Security Project. \n. \nAdditional Resources: \nThe Economics of Debt in Puerto Rico \nDante Disparte on Puerto Rico Default \nRenewable Energy in Puerto Rico: A Way Forward \n. \nABOUT THE AMERICAN SECURITY PROJECT  \nThe American Security Project is a non-profit\, non-partisan public policy and research organization dedicated to fostering knowledge and understanding of a range of national security issues\, promoting debate about the appropriate use of American power\, and cultivating strategic responses to 21st century challenges. For more information\, visit www.americansecurityproject.org. URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/puerto-rico-on-the-brink-energy-economy-and-security/ LOCATION:WV CATEGORIES:American Competitiveness & Economic Diplomacy,Energy Security,Featured Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/PUERTO-RICO-FLAG-e1456771505912.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160217T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160217T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T054023 CREATED:20160108T154837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170215T160001Z UID:39248-1455710400-1455726600@www.americansecurityproject.org SUMMARY:Lloyd’s and ASP Risk Forum: Pathways to City Resilience DESCRIPTION:Due to limited space guests will need to request an RSVP\n \n  \n\n\n\nDate\nFebruary 17\, 2016\n\n\nTime\n12:00pm – 4:30pm\n\n\nLocation\nArnold & Porter LLP\, 601 Massachusetts Ave NW\, 11th Floor\, Washington DC 20001\n\n\n\n  \nOn September 3\, 2015 Lloyd’s launched the City Risk Index\, the first ever analysis of economic output at risk (GDP at risk) in 301 major cities from 18 manmade and natural threats over a ten-year period. The index includes: cyber-attack; terrorism; flood\, freeze\, heat\, and other climate security risks; and market crash\, among others. \nThe Index aims to help build understanding and shape the world’s response to the shifting risk landscape by stimulating discussions between insurers\, governments and businesses on the need to improve resilience to these threats. \n \nOn Wednesday\, February 17th\, American Security Project will host Lloyd’s and ASP Risk Forum: Pathways to City Resilience in partnership with Lloyd’s\, JLT\, and Risk Cooperative. This is an invitation-only opportunity for policymakers\, business leaders and regulators to introduce the findings of the City Risk Index and share best practices and insights on risk assessment\, mitigation\, adaptation and transfer to help U.S. cities and institutions build greater resilience \nDownload an executive summary of the City Risk Index here. \nFollow the conversation with #ASPRisk \n. \nConference Agenda\n12:00 – 12:30 Guest Arrival – Bridge Building Session/Lunch \n12:30 – 12:40 General Cheney / Dante Disparte / Glenn Dorr Welcome \n12:40 – 1:00 Featured Speaker 1: Judge Alice Hill\, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Resilience Policy at National Security Council\, White House. Introduction: Andrew Holland\, Director of Studies- ASP \n1:00 – 2:00 Risk & Resiliency: Understanding the City Risk Index \n“Understanding the City Risk Index” will explore Lloyd’s GDP@Risk metric alongside complementary initiatives including NDGain\, Rockefeller Foundation’s Resilient Cities project\, and Lloyd’s previous Climate Risk Index. The discussion will examine how these programs can be used to change the dialogue around risk and resiliency\, and build concrete solutions. \nPanelists: Meghan Doherty\, Project Manager Urban Adaptation Assessment\, ND-GAIN; Tommy Wells\, DC City Council; David Flandro\, Global Head of Analytics\, JLT; Dr. Nancy Kete\, Managing Director of Rockefeller Foundation \nModerator: Dante Disparte\, CEO and Founder\, Risk Cooperative\, Chairperson BCAS \n2:00 – 2:15 Featured Speaker 2: Governor Tom Ridge “Emerging Risks and Pathways to Resilience.” Introduction: Dante Disparte\, CEO and Founder- Risk Cooperative \n2:15 – 3:15 Emerging Risks: Impacts and Opportunities \n“Emerging Risks: Impacts and Opportunities” will offer a multi-disciplinary conversation among leading experts across policy\, the military\, and the private sector for a discussion of adaptation and impacts of specific risk domains including climate change\, cyber risk\, terrorism\, and pandemic. \nPanelists: LtGen. Norm Seip\, USAF (Ret.)\, ASP Board Member; Gov. Tom Ridge\, Fmr Gov. PA\, Secretary of Homeland Security; Daniel Wagner\, CEO\, Country Risk Solutions; Brad Kieserman\, VP of Disaster Operations & Logistics\, Red Cross \nModerator: Glenn Dorr\, Northeast Regional Director\, Lloyd’s \n3:15 – 3:30 Bridge Building / Break \n3:30 – 4:30 The Way Forward: How to Build Resiliency \nA cross-sector dialogue\, “The Way Forward: Solutions for Progress” will examine best practices to build comprehensive resiliency through public and private collaboration.  Financing for building resilient cities and exploring long range implications for policy\, city leaders and the private sector. \nPanelists: Erwann Michel-Kerjan\, Executive Director of the Risk Management and Decision Processes Center\, Wharton; Sean McGovern\, Chief Risk Officer & General Counsel\, Lloyd’s; Charles Rath\, President and CEO\, Resilient Solutions 21; Josh Sawislak\, Global Director of Resilience\, AECOM \nModerator: BGen. Stephen A. Cheney\, USMC (Ret.)\, CEO\, ASP \n4:30 – 4:40 Glenn Dorr – Closing Remarks \n. \nTo request an invitation\, contact: \nevents@americansecurityproject.org \n. \nIn Partnership with: \n \nand \n \n \n. \nAdditional Resources:\nCities@Risk \n2016’s Unhappy New Year of Risk (co-authored with Daniel Wagner) \nDante Disparte – Chairman of the Business Council for American Security \n. \nABOUT THE AMERICAN SECURITY PROJECT  \nThe American Security Project is a non-profit\, non-partisan public policy and research organization dedicated to fostering knowledge and understanding of a range of national security issues\, promoting debate about the appropriate use of American power\, and cultivating strategic responses to 21st century challenges. For more information\, visit www.americansecurityproject.org. URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/lloyds-and-asp-risk-forum-pathways-to-city-resilience/ LOCATION:Arnold & Porter\, 601 Massachusetts Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States CATEGORIES:American Competitiveness & Economic Diplomacy,Climate Security,Energy Security,National Security & Climate Change,National Security Strategy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/lloyds1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151217T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151217T173000 DTSTAMP:20260414T054023 CREATED:20151216T201339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151216T201602Z UID:39146-1450357200-1450373400@www.americansecurityproject.org SUMMARY:Financial Intelligence & Information Sharing (FIIS) Working Group Winter Symposium 2015 DESCRIPTION:A non-CLE program proudly presented by\nthe ABA Section of International Law \nSponsored by \nthe FIIS WG\, an element of the American Security Project\,\nthe Section of International Law International Anti-Money Laundering Committee\, the International Criminal Law Committee\, the National Security Committe\, the Export Controls & Economic Sanctions Committee\, and the International Financial Products & Services Committee\, and the InfraGard National Capital Region Members Alliance \nHosted by Reed Smith\, Washington\, DC.\nTeleconference service provided by Citigroup. \nThursday\, December 17\, 2015 \n 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. EST \nIn-Person Event at: \nReed Smith\n1301 K St. NW #1100 \nWashington\, DC 20005 \nTeleconference Option Available \n  \nREGISTER HERE\nSpace is limited\nFREE PROGRAM \nThe FIIS WG provides the financial services industry\, the U.S. Government (USG) community\, and other relevant parties with a forum to informally discuss relevant Financial Intelligence (FININT) topics\, including protection of critical financial infrastructure\, prevention of fraud\, and obstruction of terror finance and money laundering.  In cooperation with the American Bar Association’s International Anti-Money Laundering Committee\, we are pleased to present this slate of speakers and topics. The diversity of issues reflects the array of potential threats and vulnerabilities associated with abuses of financial and commercial systems. \nThe FIIS WG began in 2010 as a public-private partnerships pilot project out of the USG; grew into a free-standing\, member-supported community; and is now an element of the American Security Project. Members include 100s of representatives of both public and private-sector entities\, including regulatory\, intelligence\, defense\, and law enforcement agencies; financial institutions; think tanks; consultancies; and academia. \n  \nSpeakers: \n\nSSA Hadley Etienne\, FBI\, Washington Field Office\, “Trends in Cyber-Financial Crime”\nMr. Lester M. Joseph (SVP\, Manager) and Ms. Kelley Chamberlain (Financial Crimes Consultant)\, Global Financial Crimes Intelligence Group\, Wells Fargo & Company\, “Business Email Compromise”\nMs. Kathleen A. Nandan\, Counsel\, Reed Smith LLP “FinCEN Enforcement Trends”\nMr. Michael Lowell\, Esq.\, Partner\, Reed Smith LLP “U.S. Sanctions Enforcement Trends / Lessons Learned From Enforcement During 2015.”\nMs. Stephanie Cripps\, Senior Associate\, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP\, “Compliance Risks And Challenges As Sanctions Are Lifted”\nMs. Susan Lea Smith\, Senior Counsel\, AML Compliance\, Western Union\, “Foreign Terrorist Fighter Typology”\nMs. Ximena Castro\, Threat Intelligence Analyst\, Strategic Intelligence Analysis Group\, Citigroup\, “Citi’s Analyst Career Path”\n\nModerators: \n\nMs. Lesley Rockwell\, Co-Chair of the FIIS WG\nMs. Danielle Camner Lindholm\, Co-Chair of the FIIS WG and the ABA Natl Security Committee; Immediate Past Co-Chair of the ABA Intl AML Committee\n\n\nABOUT THE AMERICAN SECURITY PROJECT  \nThe American Security Project is a non-profit\, non-partisan public policy and research organization dedicated to fostering knowledge and understanding of a range of national security issues\, promoting debate about the appropriate use of American power\, and cultivating strategic responses to 21st century challenges. For more information\, visitwww.americansecurityproject.org. URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/financial-intelligence-information-sharing-fiis-working-group-winter-symposium-2015/ LOCATION:Reed Smith\, 1301 K St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States CATEGORIES:American Competitiveness & Economic Diplomacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ABA-Section.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR