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SUMMARY:The Recruiting Crisis: Obesity’s Challenge to Military Readiness
DESCRIPTION:A recap and video of this event is available here.\nThis year\, the U.S. Army missed its recruiting goal by 25%\, marking the worst ever recruiting year since the inception of the All-Volunteer Force. In June of 2018\, the American Security Project published a report titled “Obesity: An Epidemic that Impacts our National Security.” The report highlighted that obesity was a major factor in the dwindling number of “qualified military available” to recruit\, and the situation has worsened. As this trend is likely to continue\, it represents a compounding problem which will cripple the military’s ability to meet its national security obligations. \nThis month\, ASP is releasing a new report analyzing the threat that obesity poses to military readiness as the military struggles to find enough qualified applicants to fill its ranks. Join us as we discuss the report’s findings and recommendations to deal with obesity’s impacts on the recruiting crisis. \nAbout the Speakers \nBGen Stephen A. Cheney\, USMC (Ret.) is the President Emeritus of the American Security Project. He 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. BGen 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. Cheney also served as Inspector General of the Marine Corps\, and commanded the Marines’ entire Eastern Recruiting Region. BGen Cheney has been on the Board of Directors for ASP since 2006\, and served as ASP’s CEO from 2011-2019\, and as ASP’s President from 2019-2022. \nBG Stephen N. Xenakis\, M.D.\, USA (Ret.) is a retired brigadier general and Army medical corps officer with 28 years of active service. He is an adjunct clinical professor at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences. He has been a senior adviser to the Department of Defense on neurobehavioral conditions and medical management. He serves on the editorial board of the Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law and the Executive Board of the Center for Ethics and Rule of Law at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Xenakis is a co-founder for Reason for Hope and an anti-torture advisor to Physicians for Human Rights and Center for Victims of Torture. Dr. Xenakis is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in General Psychiatry\, as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. \n \nAmy E. Rothberg\, M.D.\, PhD. is a Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan in the Division of Metabolism\, Endocrinology and Diabetes (MEND)\, Research Professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences in the School of Public Health at the University of Michigan and Director of the Michigan Weight Management Program and Diabetes Cure Clinic. Her primary research is funded by the National Institutes of Health. She also receives funding through the Michigan Obesity and Nutrition Center\, Michigan Diabetes Research Center\, Michigan Institute for Clinical Research (NIH funded centers)\, the Taubman Institute and from Blue Cross Blue Shield. Her publications focus on the epidemiology of obesity and diabetes\, effectiveness\, and cost effectiveness of lifestyle intervention for obesity\, and their impact on reproductive function\, diabetes remission\, metabolic syndrome\, pain and health-related quality of life. \n  \nImage credit: Will Buckner via Flickr under CC by 2.0
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/the-recruiting-crisis-obesitys-challenge-to-military-readiness/
LOCATION:Zoom Discussion
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,National Security Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T131500
DTSTAMP:20260502T062757
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SUMMARY:Innovating Out of the Climate Crisis: Electrification
DESCRIPTION:A recap and video of this event is available here.\n  \nElectricity generation accounts for about a quarter of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. As such\, renewable energy and electrification play a critical role in the clean energy transition. Policymakers\, innovators\, and entrepreneurs are already working to dramatically expand production and deployment of clean energy as well as develop new technologies that can improve air and water quality\, minimize the impacts of climate change\, and ensure energy security. Join us for a discussion on the growing electrification sector and the technological innovations and policy remedies that are making the clean energy transformation possible. Moderated by Jessica Olcott Yllemo\, Director\, Climate Security Programs\, panelists include: \n \nDr. Venkat Srinivasan\, Director\, Argonne Collaborative Center for Energy Storage Science (ACCESS) and Deputy Director\, Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (JCESR)\, Argonne National Laboratory. \n  \n \nDr. Charles Teplin\, Principal\, Carbon Free Energy\, Rocky Mountain Institute. \n  \n  \n \nMs. Ladeene Freimuth\, Senior Advisor to SAFE (formerly Securing America’s Future Energy) and the founder and President of Freimuth Group\, LLC\, domestic and international environmental and energy consulting firm\, now in its seventeenth year. \n  \nThis webinar is part of ASP’s Innovating out of the Climate Crisis programming\, which seeks to explore innovations in five key clean energy areas: electrification\, hydrogen\, carbon emissions\, agricultural technology\, and hard to abate energy sectors. In addition to webinars\, ASP is producing a series of briefing notes and blog posts that highlight key policy instruments\, challenges\, and exciting innovations that will enhance our collective ability to adapt and mitigate the climate crisis and lead to a more resilient nation.
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/innovating-out-of-the-climate-crisis-electrification/
CATEGORIES:Climate Security,Energy Security,Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T131500
DTSTAMP:20260502T062757
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SUMMARY:Innovating Out of the Climate Crisis: Hydrogen
DESCRIPTION:A recap and video of this event is available here.\n  \nPlease join us on Tuesday\, December 13\, for the second installment of ASP’s Innovating Out of the Climate Crisis series\, focused on hydrogen. According to the International Energy Agency\, demand for hydrogen has grown threefold since 1975 and has recently gained popularity as a potential source of clean energy. But with an extremely high cost and high energy consumption for production\, what role can green hydrogen play in the clean energy transition? Join us for a discussion on how industry is tackling these problems and how federal policy can help. Moderated by Jessica Olcott Yllemo\, ASP’s Director\, Climate Security Programs\, panelists include: \nArria Hines\, Chief Executive Officer\, Allegheny Science & Technology \n  \n  \n Ivana Jemelkova\, Senior Managing Director\, Energy Transition & Sustainability\, FTI Consulting \n  \n  \n  \nEmily Kent\, U.S. Director\, Zero-Carbon Fuels\,Clean Air Task Force
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/innovating-out-of-the-climate-crisis-hydrogen/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T131500
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SUMMARY:Innovating Out of the Climate Crisis: Carbon Emissions
DESCRIPTION:A recap and video of this event is available here.\n  \nDespite decades of emissions reductions pledges\, countries’ carbon emissions continue to rise\, and with them global temperatures. The last eight years were the world’s hottest-ever\, and without rapid action the goal of limiting overall global warming to 1.5° C may soon be out of reach. As the private sector\, federal regulators\, and climate activists alike search for more tools to keep carbon out of the atmosphere\, active carbon management approaches like carbon capture\, utilization\, and storage – once seen as too costly\, too risky\, or both – are gaining renewed attention. Join us for a conversation about these fast-developing technologies and the ways the private sector and federal policy are shaping the landscape for their deployment. \nModerated by ASP Senior Adjunct Fellow Lindsay Iversen\, panelists include: \nJennifer Wilcox\, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary\, Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management\, U.S. Department of Energy. \n  \n  \nAntonia Gawel\, Head of Climate Change\, Deputy Head\, Centre for Nature & Climate\, World Economic Forum. \n  \n  \n \nJack Andreasen\, Manager\, Carbon Management\, U.S. Policy & Advocacy\, Breakthrough Energy.
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/innovating-out-of-the-climate-crisis-carbon-emissions/
LOCATION:Zoom Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T062757
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SUMMARY:The Shift from Gas to Grid: A Roundtable on Transportation Electrification in Rural Communities
DESCRIPTION:ASP is participating in a roundtable event hosted by the Electrification Coalition that will explore vehicle electrification in rural Florida. The rapid growth in electric vehicles (EVs) today is part of a fundamental shift in transportation. All Floridians and communities can benefit from the lower operating costs and increased economic development opportunities. Implementing charging infrastructure will also require a large-scale on-the-ground effort\, which will create high-quality jobs for rural communities in Florida. \nThe roundtable will feature keynote remarks from ASP Board member Vice Admiral Lee Gunn\, USN (Ret.) and convene community leaders\, industry representatives\, and policymakers to share insights on best practices\, funding opportunities\, and community needs. \nParking is available in an on-site garage. Breakfast will be provided.
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/the-shift-from-gas-to-grid-roundtable-on-transportation-electrification/
LOCATION:Parkview at Cascades\, 414 E Bloxham St.\, Tallahassee\, Florida
CATEGORIES:Climate Security,Energy Security
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T131500
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SUMMARY:Innovating Out of the Climate Crisis: AgTech
DESCRIPTION:A recap and video of this event is available here.\n  \nPlease join us on Tuesday\, March 7\, for the fourth installment of ASP’s Innovating Out of the Climate Crisis series\, focused on advances in agriculture technology. Few industries are more attuned to—and dependent on—the weather than farming. In the coming decades\, climate change will make farmers’ jobs more difficult than ever\, as rising temperatures\, unpredictable rainfall\, and spreading pests all take their toll on production. But agriculture is not a neutral actor: emissions from the sector account for more than 10 percent of the U.S. total\, only marginally less than those from all commercial businesses and residences. Join ASP for a discussion on how innovation in agriculture—including advances in biotech\, animal husbandry\, soil and nutrient management\, and more—can help agriculture adapt to climate change\, reduce emissions\, or even become a net carbon sink. Moderated by ASP Senior Adjunct Fellow Lindsay Iversen\, panelists include: \n  \nAllison Thomson\, Agmission Program Director\, Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research \n  \n  \nRenee Vassilos\, Director of Agriculture Innovation\, The Nature Conservancy \n  \n  \nStephanie Mercier\, Senior Policy Adviser\, Farm Journal Foundation
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/innovating-out-of-the-climate-crisis-agtech/
CATEGORIES:Climate Security,Energy Security,National Security & Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T131500
DTSTAMP:20260502T062757
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SUMMARY:Innovating Out of the Climate Crisis: Hard to Abate Sectors
DESCRIPTION:A recap and video of this event is available here.\n  \nHeavy industry\, including steel\, cement\, and chemical manufacturing account for approximately 30 percent of global carbon emissions. These sectors have immense heat and energy requirements and generate emissions from chemical reactions inherent in their manufacturing processes\, making them notoriously difficult to decarbonize. But\, with demand for these industries projected to grow in the coming decades at the same time that scientists say that we must reach net zero\, it is essential to find new approaches to cutting emissions from these industries. Please join us for the fifth installment of the Innovating Out of the Climate Crisis webinar series focused on hard to abate sectors\, the role they play in global economics\, and the policy and technological developments needed to facilitate climate-friendly manufacturing. \nModerated by ASP’s Director of Climate Programs\, Jessica Olcott Yllemo\, panelists include: \n \n  \nEd Rightor\, Ph.D.\, Director\, Center for Clean Energy Innovation\, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation \n  \n  \n \n  \nJeremy Harrell\, Chief Strategy Officer\, ClearPath
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/innovating-out-of-the-climate-crisis-hard-to-abate-sectors/
CATEGORIES:Climate Security,Energy Security
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T173000
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SUMMARY:Sustainability in the Steel City: Exploring Pittsburgh’s Climate Wins
DESCRIPTION:Please join us from 4:30pm-5:30pm on Thursday\, April 13\, for our National Climate Security Tour stop at the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh\, PA. Although long known as the “Steel City” Pittsburgh has been laying the groundwork for significant climate action since 2007. From its first Climate Action Plan in 2008 to its ongoing sustainability innovations\, join us for a public discussion on all things climate and sustainability\, and what it means for Pittsburgh\, greater Pennsylvania\, and national security. Moderated by Jessica Olcott Yllemo\, Director\, Climate Security Programs\, ASP\, panelists include: \n  \n \nLtGen John Castellaw\, United States Marine Corps (Ret.)\, Consensus for American Security \n  \n  \n \nGrant Ervin\, Director of Environmental\, Social\, Governance (ESG) and Innovation Practices\, S&B USA \n  \n  \n \nDr. Aurora Sharrard\, Executive Director of Sustainability\, University of Pittsburgh
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/sustainability-in-the-steel-city-exploring-pittsburghs-climate-wins/
CATEGORIES:Climate Security,Energy Security
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T183000
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SUMMARY:Climate Security in Northwest Florida: Best Practices and Lessons Learned for Military Facility Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Northwest Florida is home to some of America’s most significant and simultaneously most vulnerable military installations. Not only does the region boast several major facilities such as Pensacola Naval Air Station\, Eglin Air Force Base\, Hurlburt Field\, and Tyndall Air Force Base\, but the adjoining naval ranges and air corridors in more than 180\,000 square miles of Department of Defense controlled airspace extending out into the Gulf of Mexico are an invaluable and irreplaceable asset for the U.S. military. Yet\, the DoD ranks Northwest Florida’s bases as among the most exposed to climate change in the country. Climate-induced extreme weather phenomena\, flooding\, and sea-level rise not only costs the U.S. military billions of dollars in damaged facilities and equipment\, but also in terms of readiness\, training\, and personnel. Join ASP and the University of West Florida on April 24th for an in-person public panel discussion exploring the key role Northwest Florida plays in enhancing national security\, the consequences of climate insecurity\, and climate resilience strategies for the cities and municipalities that surround U.S. military installations. \nModerated by Dr. Matthew Schwartz from the University of West Florida\, panelists include: \nCAPT Tim Kinsella\, USN (Ret.) is Director of the Aylstock\, Witkin\, Kreis & Overholtz Center for Leadership in the UWF College of Business. Tim previously served 33 years in the Navy as commanding officer of a carrier-based helicopter squadron\, White House liaison to the secretary of the Navy\, flag aide to the deputy chief of Naval Operations for Air Warfare\, a division chief in the Joint Operations Directorate of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the Pentagon\, and as a defense planner for NATO at the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers in Mons\, Belgium. \nTim’s last assignment on active duty was as commanding officer of Naval Air Station Pensacola\, where he led the installation through the devastation of Hurricane Sally while maintaining the installation’s operational viability. Under his leadership\, NAS Pensacola was awarded the Navy’s Installation Excellence Award. \n  \nCAPT Rick Miller\, USN (Ret.) leads Pharos Mission Critical Solutions\, a combined consultancy and technology integration practice and MobileDOCK-USA a ground logistics optimization solution. He also serves part-time as a Deputy Director at the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center managing their Resilience Hubs Networking Strategy project for Miami-Dade County. \nHis career in the U.S. Navy included command at sea and ashore\, including leading current operations for U.S. Southern Command and serving multiple tours in the Pentagon as part of both the Navy and Joint Staffs directing and planning Navy’s programs and budgets as well as guiding development of defense appropriations to support wartime activities. \nActive in the South Florida community\, Rick is on the Board of Directors of the South Dade Economic Development Council and is Executive Director of the South Florida Defense Alliance.  Additionally\, he serves as Vice Chair of the state-wide Florida Defense Alliance. \n  \nDr. Haris Alibašić is an Associate Professor and the Public Administration Program Coordinator at the University of West Florida. Dr. Alibašić previously worked for the United Nations Mission\, NATO\, and the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina and South East Europe. In Grand Rapids\, he directed energy\, sustainability\, legislative affairs\, and climate resilience policies including significant renewable energy investments and the development of a climate resilience plan for the region. \nIn 2022\, Dr. Alibašić served as a Fulbright Project Specialist in the Republic of Kosovo’s Prime Minister Office of Strategic Planning\, where he completed the project of National Development Strategy and National Energy Strategy alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. \nIn March 2017\, Dr. Alibašić was appointed by the City Council to the City of Pensacola Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Task Force. Additionally\, Dr. Alibašić is a partner in the Florida League of Cities Municipal Research Program and was co-chair for the energy sector of the White House Climate Preparedness and Resilience Task Force in 2014. \n  \nDr. Brian Crisher is an Associate Professor in Government Department at the University of West Florida. His work has been published in “International Interactions\,” “Foreign Policy Analysis\,” and “Research and Politics\,” among others. He is also reviewer for The Journal of Politics\, British Journal of Political Science\, Journal of Conflict Resolution\, International Studies Quarterly\, International Interactions\, Conflict Management and Peace Science. \n  \nLaurie Murphy is the President of The Stormwater Training Center where she specializes in Clean Water Act regulations at the Federal\, State and Municipal level.This includes the certification of inspectors across the United States and U.S. territories\, including the certification of Qualified Stormwater Management Inspectors for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. \nLaurie is also the Executive Director for Emerald Coastkeeper\, a member of Waterkeeper Alliance that protects your right to swimmable\, fishable\, drinkable water. \n  \nEric Christianson is a planner with the Emerald Coast Regional Council coordinating the Military Installation Resiliency Review for Eglin AFB\, Hurlburt Field\, Naval Air Station Pensacola\, Naval Air Station Whiting Field\, Naval Support Activity Panama City\, and Tyndall AFB.
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/climate-security-in-northwest-florida-best-practices-and-lessons-learned-for-military-facility-resilience/
LOCATION:Museum of Commerce; 201 Zaragoza St\, Pensacola\, FL 32502\, 201 Zaragoza Street\, Pensacola\, FL\, 32502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Security,Energy Security,National Security & Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230612T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230612T170000
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SUMMARY:Climate as National Security: Considerations for the Climate Conversation
DESCRIPTION:At the core of ASP’s work is the belief that climate change is directly impacting our national security. It is already exacerbating existing threats\, risks\, and hazards while simultaneously creating new ones. It’s impacting infrastructure\, hurting our economy\, and undermining the security and wellbeing of our fellow Americans. From military infrastructure at home to the shores of our allies abroad\, join us for a discussion exploring the complex\, compounding challenges of climate security. The panel will be held in-person on June 12th at the Citizen’s Climate Lobby June Conference in the Omni Shoreham Hotel from 4-5pm and live streamed. After a “scene-setting” briefing by ASP’s Jessica Olcott Yllemo\, a panel discussion will include remarks from: \n  \n  \nLt Gen Norman R. Seip\, USAF (Ret.)\, President of the American Security Project and Chairman of the Board\, Council for a Strong America. Lt Gen Seip served in uniform for 35 years as 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 LtGen John “Glad” Castellaw\, USMC (Ret.)\, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Farmspace Systems LLC.\, a provider of aerial data collection\, management\, and equipment. He is a recognized national security expert and is affiliated with several Washington-based think tanks providing expertise on the impacts of climate\, food\, and energy insecurity. \n  \n Vice Admiral Lee Gunn\, USN (Ret.)\, ASP Board of Directors and Vice Chair\, Military Advisory Board\, CNA. VADM Gunn served in the U.S. Navy for thirty-five years and maintains a number of leadership positions at the Center for Naval Analyses\, Naval Postgraduate School\, the Global Perspectives Initiative at the University of Central Florida\, and the Surface Navy Association.
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/climate-as-national-security-considerations-for-the-climate-conversation/
LOCATION:Omni Shoreham Hotel\, 2500 Calvert Street NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20008
CATEGORIES:Climate Security,National Security & Climate Change
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SUMMARY:National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program at 30: Reflecting on the Past and Looking Toward the Future
DESCRIPTION:2023 marks the 30th anniversary of the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program (SPP). Established following the breakup of the Soviet Union\, the SPP pairs National Guards from every U.S. state and territory to increase security and advance U.S. interests with partner countries abroad. As a key U.S. security cooperation tool\, SPP has 88 partnerships with 100 nations around the globe which conduct military-to-military engagements in support of U.S. foreign policy goals and to build international partnerships. Please join us for a one-on-one discussion with Colonel Scott Humphrey\, as we explore highlights from SPP programs\, current activities\, and what lies ahead. \n \nColonel Scott C. Humphrey\, U.S. Air Force\, NGB J53\, Chief\, International Affairs Division. Col. Humphrey enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1988 and has served as a Survival School (SERE) Instructor and a variety of positions with the Washington Air National Guard\, including the 105th Air Control Squadron and the Western Air Defense Sector; founding member of the 262nd Information Warfare Aggressor Squadron; Operations Officer and Deputy Commander\, and Commander for the 10th Civil Support Team Weapons of Mass Destruction; Deputy Joint Chief of Staff and State Partnership Senior Project Officer (Malaysia); Washington Air National Guard\, Director of Staff for the Washington Air National Guard; and Commander\, 225th Air Defense Group\, Washington Air National Guard\, Joint Base Lewis-McChord\, Washington. Prior to assuming his current position\, Col. Humphrey served as the Commander\, Western Air Defense Sector\, Joint Base Lewis-McChord\, Washington. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/national-guard-bureaus-state-partnership-program-at-30-reflecting-on-the-past-and-looking-toward-the-future/
CATEGORIES:National Security Strategy,Public Diplomacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T131500
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SUMMARY:Critical Tech and the China Challenge: A Conversation with the Honorable Patrick J. Murphy
DESCRIPTION:The United States government has undergone a rapid and bipartisan shift in its approach to the People’s Republic of China. Increased urgency and alarm regarding the PRC’s efforts to control critical supply chains and leverage commercial tech for military purposes has led to stronger economic competition\, particularly in emerging and exponential technologies. \nIn a conversation with former Under Secretary of the U.S. Army\, past Member of Congress\, and decorated Army combat veteran Hon. Patrick Murphy\, the American Security Project (ASP) will address ongoing efforts to counter the Chinese technological threat and win the competition over the critical technologies of tomorrow. \nAs the US House of Representatives Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party continues its work to shape the next years of U.S.-China policy\, the American Security Project is expanding its own focus on these critical issues with a series of white papers\, ASP Insights\, and events. \n \nHon. Patrick J. Murphy\, Former Under Secretary of the Army \nAt age 19\, Patrick joined the Army\, launching a lifelong commitment to our nation’s military and veterans. He is now a Wharton Business School lecturer\, Emmy award-winning producer\, and a senior managing director at Ankura\, one of the top management consulting companies in the world. Patrick has served as a soldier\, America’s first Iraq War veteran elected to Congress\, Acting Secretary of the Army\, and the 32nd Under Secretary of the Army. Secretary Patrick J. Murphy is a former prosecutor\, vetrepreneur\, board chairman change agent as the Leading Voice of the 9/11 Generation. Murphy is also the founder of an Emmy & CLIO award-winning strategic engagement & film production company\, Taking the Hill LLC\, specializing in gritty military & veteran projects of his 9/11 Generation. Patrick currently lives in Pennsylvania with his two children\, Maggie and Jack.
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/critical-tech-china-challenge/
LOCATION:Zoom Discussion
CATEGORIES:American Competitiveness & Economic Diplomacy,China Policy and Strategic Competition,National Security Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230911T153000
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DTSTAMP:20260502T062757
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SUMMARY:Inflation Reduction Act at Year-One: Impacts and Opportunities for West Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Please RSVP to Kyle Roman: kroman@orion-strategies.com if you are interested in attending in-person or would like to participate via livestream. \nThe U.S. has just marked the one year anniversary of the historic Inflation Reduction Act. As such\, we are only at the beginning of seeing the benefits for states\, including West Virginia. With more than $370 billion up for grabs\, how are our leaders ensuring the incentives\, grants\, and benefits are reaching the people who need it most? Join us for a public panel discussion as we explore what’s possible for West Virginia’s small businesses\, communities\, and citizens. Panelists and participants include: \n \n  \nMajor General\, USA (Ret.) John E. Barnette\, former Commanding General\, WV Army National Guard; Professor and Associate Dean\, Executive Director of Leadership and Professional Development Programs\, University of Charleston. \n  \n \n  \n  \nMs. Jessica Olcott Yllemo\, Director\, Climate Security Programs\, American Security Project. \n  \n  \n \n  \nDr. Martin Roth\, Ph.D.\, President\, University of Charleston. \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \nDr. Kristen Dugan\, Dean of the School of Leadership\, Associate Professor and DEL Program Director\, University of Charleston.  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \nMr. Justin Williams\, Director\, WV Affiliated Construction Trades.
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/inflation-reduction-act-at-year-one-impacts-and-opportunities-for-west-virginia/
LOCATION:University of Charleston\, Erma Byrd Gallery\, 2300 MacCorkle Avenue.\, SE Charleston\, WV\, 25304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Security,Energy Security,National Security & Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T062757
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SUMMARY:Climate and National Security in the Copper State: How Continued Climate Action Benefits Arizona and National Security
DESCRIPTION:From Colorado River management to record setting extreme heat—Arizona has been front and center of climate risks and hazards. How Arizona manages and mitigates climate risk has profound implications not just for individuals and communities\, but for U.S. national security. In partnership with Arizona Forward\, please join us and our esteemed panel of experts as we explore the challenges and opportunities presented by climate action in the Copper State. Panelists include: \n   \nLieutenant General Norm Seip\, USAF (Ret.)\, President\, American Security Project; Chairman of the Board\, Council for Strong America. Lt Gen Seip retired after 35 years in the U.S. Air Force with more than 4\,500 flying hours. His assignments included numerous military operations and contingencies as well as Commander of the 12th Air Force\, the air component to U.S. Southern Command. \n  \n  \nAutumn T. Johnson\, Executive Director\, Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association. Ms. Johnson formerly served as the Government Affairs Manager and Energy Policy Analyst for Western Resource Advocates\, the Assistant Director of the Energy Policy Institute at Boise State University\, and an adjunct professor teaching energy and agricultural law at Concordia University School of Law. Prior to these roles\, she was a practicing attorney in Seattle\, focusing on small businesses and nonprofits. \n  \n  \n  \nMark Hartman\, Chief Sustainability Officer\, City of Phoenix. Mr. Hartman is charged with directly supporting Phoenix’s continual efforts in becoming a global leader in sustainability\, including a 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030. Mark formerly worked at the City of Vancouver supporting Vancouver’s ambition to become the greenest city in the world by 2020. Mark holds an MBA from Heriot-Watt University and is a LEED accredited professional. \n  \n \nQuinne Daoust\, JD\, Adjunct Fellow\, American Security Project. Ms. Daoust is a 2023 graduate of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and a 2023-2024 J. William Fulbright Research Grant Awardee to study water desalination regulation in Tel Aviv\, Israel.
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/climate-and-national-security-in-the-copper-state-how-continued-climate-action-benefits-arizona-and-national-security/
LOCATION:Concho Room\, Arizona State University\, Collaboratory on Central at the Westward Ho\, 618 North Central Avenue #100\, Phoenix\, AZ 85004\, Concho Room\, Arizona State University\, Collaboratory on Central at the Westward Ho\, 618 North Central Avenue #100\, Phoenix\, Arizona\, 85004
CATEGORIES:National Security & Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T062757
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SUMMARY:Clean Cars and National Security: The Importance of Increased Electrification and Strong Standards
DESCRIPTION:Increased electrification and widespread electric vehicle (EV) adoption plays a key role in mitigating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and achieving U.S. climate goals. As such\, with the second largest federal fleet of vehicles\, Department of Defense adoption of EVs has significant implications for emissions reduction\, zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) market demand\, and operational effectiveness both at home and abroad. \nPlease join ASP for an in-person discussion exploring the challenges and benefits of increased electrification\, implications of strong clean car standards\, and what all of this means for national security. Moderated by Jessica Olcott Yllemo\, panelists include: \n  \nMr. Richard G. Kidd\, IV\, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Environment and Energy Security and expert on public sector sustainability practices. Recently retired after 31 years of government service\, Mr. Kidd oversaw several critical climate and energy resilience programs\, including the DoD’s Climate Adaptation Plan and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Mitigation Plan. \n  \n  \nMs. Sunjoo Hwang\, ASP Adjunct Fellow\, 2023 Environmental Defense Fund Climate Corps Fellow\, and a PhD Candidate at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. She previously worked as an energy and greenhouse gas analyst at General Motors and serves as a subject matter expert on clean energy\, infrastructure\, and energy resilience. \n  \n  \nMr. Neil Chatterjee\, former Commissioner and Chairman of the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)\, current Senior Advisor\, Global Regulatory at Hogan Lovells\, and member of ASP’s Consensus for American Security. \n  \n  \nMr. Stan Darbro\, is the President and CEO of Darbro Solutions LLC. Before establishing Darbro Solutions LLC he joined the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO)\, as the Deputy for the National Capital Region\, in June 2019 thru March 2023. Mr. Darbro retired from 20 years in the Army and in March 2023 he retired from the Army acquisition as a government civilian. \n 
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/clean-cars-and-national-security-the-importance-of-increased-electrification-and-strong-standards/
LOCATION:American Security Project\, 1201 Pennsylvania Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,National Security & Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T124500
DTSTAMP:20260502T062757
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SUMMARY:Combating the Military Obesity Crisis
DESCRIPTION:  \nA recap and video of this event is available here.\n  \nSustained recurrence of obesity in the U.S. military poses a dire threat to operational readiness. Amidst an escalating military recruiting crisis\, pre-accession weight loss programs are helping meet enlistment goals\, but they do not address increasing post-enlistment obesity rates. Rapid and sustained recurrence of obesity across all services\, ranks\, and positions is now a dire threat to operational readiness\, especially for at-risk populations and those in critical combat roles. Courtney Manning\, ASP National Security Research Fellow and author of ASP’s new white paper on military obesity\, “Combating Military Obesity: Stigma’s Persistent Impact on Operational Readiness\,” will evaluate the role of stigma and science in combating this threat. \n \nCourtney Manning\, National Security Research Fellow\, American Security Project \nCourtney Manning currently leads ASP’s research on military recruitment and readiness\, strategic competition with China\, and emerging technology risks. Before ASP\,\nshe worked as a geopolitical risk consultant on international human rights law\, political risk\, and climate security in New York. Before working in national security research\, she spent seven years as a public sector nutrition consultant. She holds an M.I.A. in international security policy from Columbia University and a B.A. in international relations from the University of Denver Korbel School.
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/combating-the-military-obesity-crisis/
LOCATION:Zoom Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T062757
CREATED:20230829T215243Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Security as National Security: Climate Change and the Hawkeye State
DESCRIPTION:Event is IN PERSON but will also be livestreamed here:  \nhttps://www.youtube.com/@thelibrarychannel/ \nClimate change is at the forefront of both foreign and domestic policy. While often discussed as an environmental issue\, there are profound consequences for our national security\, the military\, and international relations. From an increase in severe weather events to food security and migration – the complexities of climate have far-reaching implications for both Iowans and the nation writ large. Please join the American Security Project\, the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council\, and the University of Iowa’s International Programs and Public Policy Center and the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies\, as well as our group of expert panelists as we explore climate as the ultimate “threat multiplier.” Participants include: \n \n  \nVADM Michael T. Franken\, USN (Ret)\, Consensus for American Security\, American Security Project  \n  \n  \n \n  \nDr. Sara Mitchell\, Professor of Political Science and Senior Research Fellow– Politics and Policy Research Program\, University of Iowa \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nMr. Rob Hogg\, Esq.\, former Iowa State Senator; Board Member\, Interfaith Power & Light; and Author of “America’s Climate Century: What Climate Change Means for America in the 21st Century and What Americans Can Do About It.”  \n  \n  \n \n  \nMs. Jessica Olcott Yllemo\, Director\, Climate Security Programs\, American Security Project
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/climate-security-as-national-security-climate-change-and-the-hawkeye-state/
LOCATION:Old Capital Museum Senate Chamber\, 21 N Clinton Street\, Iowa City\, Iowa\, 52242
CATEGORIES:Energy Security,National Security & Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T062757
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SUMMARY:ASP at Pittsburgh Earth Day’s Wild Earth Festival
DESCRIPTION:Building upon the momentum from its Sustainability in the Steel City event\, ASP will be joining the festivities at the Pittsburgh Earth Day’s Wild Earth Music\, Art and Culture Festival at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium on Saturday\, April 20th from 1000-1600. The Festival will celebrate Earth Day with live performances by local bands\, feature local artists\, and have a variety of educational booths from some of Pittsburgh’s most innovative companies. Stop by ASP’s booth and learn more about how climate is impacting U.S. national security\, energy security\, and American competitiveness. \nFor more details and ticket information\, visit the Pittsburgh Earth Day website. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/asp-at-pittsburgh-earth-days-wild-earth-festival/
LOCATION:Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium\, 7370 Baker Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Security
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T130000
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SUMMARY:Envisioning the Future of NATO after the Russia-Ukraine War
DESCRIPTION:Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022\, NATO has been steadily focused on the immediacy of the situation\, as members are working steadily to boost their own military spending and increase their production to support Ukraine’s defense. Though for years NATO has worked on concepts around strategic visions for the future\, most recently in its NATO 2030 initiative\, the reality of the course of the Russia-Ukraine War may dictate very different paths for NATO’s future. As the war may end in unpredictable fashion\, join ASP as we discuss what a future NATO may look like. \nRegister Now \nSpeakers: \nLieutenant General Daniel Christman\, USA (Ret.)\, ASP Board Member \nLieutenant General Daniel Christman retired after a distinguished 36 year Army career\, culminating in a final assignment as Superintendent of the US Military Academy at West Point. Christman later served as Senior Vice President for International Affairs at the US Chamber of Commerce. He has also served as President and Executive Director of the Kimsey Foundation. During his tenure with the U.S. Army he was the assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and represented the United States as a member of NATO’s Military Committee in Brussels\, Belgium. \n \nRose Gottemoeller\, Steven C. Házy Lecturer\, Freeman Spogli Institute\, Stanford University \nRose Gottemoeller is a Lecturer at Stanford University’s Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and Research Fellow at the Hoover Institute. Before joining Stanford Gottemoeller was the Deputy Secretary General of NATO from 2016 to 2019\, where she helped to drive forward NATO’s adaptation to new security challenges in Europe and in the fight against terrorism.  Prior to NATO\, she served for nearly five years as the Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security at the U.S. Department of State\, advising the Secretary of State on arms control\, nonproliferation and political-military affairs. While Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control\, Verification and Compliance in 2009 and 2010\, she was the chief U.S. negotiator of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) with the Russian Federation. \nAmbassador Douglas Lute\, Lieutenant General\, USA (Ret.)\, Consensus for American Security \nLTG Douglas Lute\, USA (Ret.) is the former United States Ambassador to NATO. Appointed by President Obama\, he assumed the Brussels-based post in 2013 and served until 2017. During this period\, he was instrumental in designing and implementing the 28-nation Alliance responses to the most severe security challenges in Europe since the end of the Cold War. A career Army officer\, in 2010 Lute retired from active duty as a lieutenant general after 35 years of service. In 2007 President Bush named him as Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor to coordinate the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. \n 
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/envisioning-the-future-of-nato-after-the-russia-ukraine-war/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T145000
DTSTAMP:20260502T062757
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SUMMARY:Experts Weigh In: Fighting Military Obesity in 2024
DESCRIPTION:The United States Armed Forces face an unprecedented challenge as obesity prevalence among service members continues to rise. As combat and incidental injuries become less prevalent year-over-year\, rates of obesity-related conditions\, including diabetes\, osteoarthritis\, hypertension\, and fatty liver disease\, increasingly meet or exceed civilian trends. Unlike in the civilian sector\, however\, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense are hesitant to recognize and treat obesity as a disease. Four leading experts from across the national security and obesity care fields have come together to share the perspectives\, best practices\, and critical insights that our armed services can use to fight obesity in 2024. \n Watch Video \n  \nLydia C. Alexander\, MD\, FOMA\, President\, Obesity Medicine Association \nDr. Lydia C. Alexander is the chief medical officer at Enara Health and President of the Obesity Medicine Association. She is a fellow and Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine where she serves as Secretary/Treasurer on the OMA Board of Trustees. She is presently obtaining certification as a Culinary Medicine Specialist from the Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine from Tulane Medical School. Dr. Alexander received her B.A. from Tufts University in International Relations and Spanish with a minor in Political Science and her M.D. from UC Davis School of Medicine. She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and received her residency training at Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco where she also served as Chief Resident. Dr. Alexander was the recipient of the 2018 OMA Clinician of the Year Award. \n \nTracy Zvenyach\, PhD\, MS\, RN\, Director of Policy Strategy and Alliances\, Obesity Action Coalition \nDr. Tracy Zvenyach is Director of Policy Strategy and Alliances at the Obesity Action Coalition. In this role\, she provides leadership in the development and implementation of policy priorities and strategy for OAC and represents OAC in alliances and coalition efforts to advance obesity care. She also serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Georgetown University\, where she teaches healthcare policy and advocacy to graduate students. In her previous roles\, Dr. Zvenyach led obesity public policy and advocacy efforts in industry and worked in the U.S. Senate for years\, on topics ranging from healthcare\, women’s policy\, workforce\, disaster response\, and judiciary policy. Dr. Zvenyach’s research focuses on health economics and policy research to address barriers to obesity care\, as well as diet quality of pregnant women receiving the Women\, Infants\, and Children (WIC) supplemental food program. Dr. Zvenyach received a BS in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and her MS in nursing and PhD in health policy from the University of Maryland-Baltimore. \nRichele L. Corrado\, DO\, MPH\, FACP\, Dipl. ABOM\, Founder and Director\, Comprehensive Weight Management Program\, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center \nA former US Navy physician\, Dr. Richele Corrado is a General Internist\, Obesity Medicine Specialist\, and former Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Walter Reed. Dr. Corrado is the founder and director of Walter Reed’s Internal Medicine Comprehensive Weight Management Program. She has given numerous presentations regionally\, nationally\, and internationally about obesity as well as leadership and medical education topics. She is an advocate for obesity recognition and treatment access within the Department of Defense and helped write pending policies for US Army\, Navy\, and Marine Corps servicemembers to access anti-obesity medications. She is member of the TOS Policy and Advocacy committee. She recently published a paper in Obesity about utilization rates of anti-obesity medications within the Military Health System. She has won several awards for teaching and mentoring within graduate medication education at Walter Reed\, has been recognized within Walter Reed as a ‘Best of the Best’ provider and was named the 2023 Civilian Provider of the Year. As a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences she lectures annually about obesity pathophysiology to first year medical students. Her clinical practice is focused on training future military leaders and improving obesity care particularly for active-duty service members and veterans. \n \nStuart Piltch\, President\, Risk Strategies Consulting \nStuart Piltch\, a distinguished professional with a multifaceted career\, brings a wealth of experience to the intersection of healthcare\, insurance\, and national security. Graduating with high honors in History and American Studies\, Stuart embarked on dual careers. His journey encompasses impactful roles within the intelligence community\, where he traversed global conflict zones\, testified before Congressional committees\, and collaborated closely with top-tier security leaders. Simultaneously\, Stuart forged a significant footprint in the healthcare and insurance landscape\, holding pivotal positions in renowned companies\, founding successful ventures like Cambridge Advisory Group and co-founding Certilytics. His commitment extends beyond professional realms\, seen through his philanthropic endeavors and board positions aimed at fostering education\, support programs\, and wellness initiatives for in-need groups.
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/experts-weigh-in-fighting-military-obesity-in-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom Discussion
CATEGORIES:National Security Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T190000
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SUMMARY:Human Impacts of Disaster: Understanding the Climate and Resilience Nexus
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 4:30 PM. Panel discussion begins at 5 PM. \nJoin the American Security Project\, Emory University\, and the Emory Climate Research Initiative for an enlightening panel at Science Gallery Atlanta. \nRegister Now\nThe increase in climate change-fueled extreme weather events and compounding disasters impact all sectors of society\, causing communities to think through challenges in new ways. In the Peach State\, the weather is getting warmer and wetter\, with profound implications for human health\, sea-level rise\, and infrastructure. Join our expert panel as we explore how Georgia is preparing for climate change\, the connections between climate action and public health\, and Georgia’s road to climate resilience. Refreshments will follow to allow for networking and an immersive experience with the Science Gallery Atlanta exhibition. \nPanel: \n\nModerator: Matthew Wallin\, American Security Project COO\nCouncilman Jason Dozier\, Atlanta City Council\, District 4\nMark Nevitt\, Emory University School of Law\nDr. Michelle Ritchie\, UGA Institute for Disaster Management\nDr. Michelle Covi\, UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/human-impacts-of-disaster-understanding-the-climate-and-resilience-nexus/
LOCATION:Science Gallery Atlanta\, 4800 Briarcliff Road\, NE (Northlake Mall)\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30345
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T110000
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SUMMARY:Leverage or Liability: The Intersections of U.S. LNG and International Security
DESCRIPTION:Over the past decade\, U.S. liquified natural gas (LNG) exports have improved global energy security and reduced energy dependence on risky oil and gas suppliers in Russia and the Middle East. LNG offers the United States a powerful tool to fortify alliances and gain leverage over adversaries\, but it also carries serious strategic risks and faces declining long-term demand from critical buyers. As conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East persist and tensions rise in the Indo-Pacific\, join the American Security Project on February 25 at 10:00 am EST for a discussion on evolving opportunities and challenges at the intersections of U.S. LNG and international security. \n\nRegister Now \nSpeakers: \nBG Steven Anderson\, USA (Ret.)\, Consensus for American Security\, American Security Project \nBrigadier General Steve Anderson\, USA (Ret.)\, currently serves as vice president of global support services at Bodwé Professional Services Group and as a member of the board of directors of Vote Vets. He retired in April 2010 after a 31-year career in the US Army that included logistics command and staff assignments in Korea\, Iraq\, Kuwait\, Afghanistan\, Germany\, Hawaii and four tours in the Pentagon. Anderson has spoken publicly and published his work on energy and environmental issues in various forums\, including numerous television and radio appearances. In 2012\, he testified before Congress on the national security implications of U.S. dependence on different fuel sources. \n  \n  \nDr. Agnia Grigas\, Nonresident Senior Fellow\, Eurasia Center\, Atlantic Council \nDr. Agnia Grigas’ work at the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center focuses on energy and geopolitical economy. She is the author of the acclaimed book\, The New Geopolitics of Natural Gas (Harvard University Press\, 2017). Dr. Grigas is also an advisory board member for educational institutions and energy companies such as the McKinnon Center for Global Affairs at Occidental College\, the Vilnius Institute for Policy Analysis\, LITGAS\, and others\, and previously served as an energy and FDI advisor to the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She has testified for the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on American LNG exports to Europe. \n  \n  \nLeslie Palti-Guzman\, Senior Associate (Non-Resident)\, Energy Security and Climate Change Program\, CSIS \nLeslie Palti-Guzman has nearly two decades of experience as a commodity market research analyst\, political risk adviser\, entrepreneur\, and energy intelligence reporter. In addition to her role at the Center for Strategic and International Studies\, she is currently a non-resident senior fellow at New York University’s SPS Center for Global Affairs. Ms. Palti-Guzman co-founded and previously served as CEO of Gas Vista\, a market intelligence and predictive analytics provider focused on seaborne commodity trade flows and shipping routes. She has testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on challenges and opportunities for oil and gas development in different price environments. \n  \n  \nModerator: \nMatthew Wallin\, Chief Executive Officer\, American Security Project \nMatthew Wallin is ASP’s chief executive officer\, a member of its board of directors\, and has led ASP’s research on public diplomacy and strategic communications since 2011. He previously served as ASP’s COO from 2021 until 2024. As an expert in national security strategy and international relations\, Matthew’s work has also focused on nuclear security\, asymmetric operations\, and includes launching ASP’s program on U.S.-Russia relations. Wallin has experience at the U.S. Department of State’s press office\, assisting with the daily State Department press briefings and answering media inquiries on official U.S. foreign policy. Afterwards\, he joined the USC Center on Public Diplomacy\, where he shaped its research and programming on science diplomacy as a means of preventing conflict between states.
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/leverage-or-liability-the-intersections-of-u-s-lng-and-international-security/
LOCATION:Zoom Discussion
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SUMMARY:Future-Proofing U.S. Technology: Strategic Priorities Amid Chinese Tech Advancement
DESCRIPTION:Please join American Security Project in celebrating the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy’s new compendium on Friday\, April 11\, 2025\, at the National Press Club in D.C. Comprising critical policy analysis and recommendations on the escalating technology race with China\, the compendium\, “Future-Proofing U.S. Technology: Strategic Priorities Amid Chinese Tech Advancement” covers topics including AI innovation and regulation\, cryptocurrency\, alternative payment methods\, cybersecurity\, and critical mineral supply-chain sustainability. \nFormer Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff will give opening remarks. ASP’s AI Imperative 2030 Director Courtney Manning will then participate in a panel discussion highlighting the long-term strategic opportunities and risks related to tech innovation and regulation in the United States alongside Gavin Moore\, Director at ForgeFront\, and Kelsey Quinn\, Tech Sovereignty & Security lead at New Lines Institute. \n\nRegister Now \nOpening Remarks: \nThe Honorable Michael Chertoff\, Former Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security \nMichael Chertoff is Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of the Chertoff Group\, a global security risk management and growth advisory firm\, which he co-founded after a notable career in public service\, where he repeatedly addressed security issues of first impression. As U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary from 2005-2009\, he led the largest reorganization of the federal civilian workforce since World War II. He gave up lifetime federal appeals court judgeship to serve as DHS Secretary. At the U.S. Department of Justice\, he supervised investigation into the 9/11 attacks. Secretary Chertoff began his career as federal prosecutor in New York in 1983\, where he led the simultaneous prosecution of the heads of 5 major mafia crime families. \n  \n  \nPanelists: \nCourtney Manning\, Director\, AI Imperative 2030\, American Security Project \nCourtney Manning is the Director of AI Imperative 2030 at the American Security Project\, where she leads a team of cross-disciplinary stakeholders investigating the critical geostrategic forces driving the global AI race in the 21st century. Formerly\, Courtney led ASP’s research portfolios on military recruitment and readiness\, strategic competition with China\, and emerging technology risks. Before ASP\, she worked as a geopolitical risk consultant on international human rights law\, political risk\, and climate security in New York\, where she worked with the Peruvian government to produce a new policy framework for lithium mining and the Permanent Mission of Afghanistan to rebuild the advising team\, write speeches and security strategies\, and coordinate sessions at the UNSC\, UNGA\, and Organization of Islamic Cooperation. \n  \nGavin Moore\, Director\, ForgeFront  \nGavin Moore is the funding director at ForgeFront\, a team of experienced policy and futures experts created by founding members of the UK Cabinet Office’s Priority Projects Unit. Before working at ForgeFront\, Gavin was the lead adviser for over 70 Members of the European Parliament on the EU’s budget. More recently\, he led teams at HM Treasury on tariff and trade legislation following Brexit\, as well as delivering the transfer of EU financial services under the Smarter Regulatory Framework with the Financial Conduct Authority. Gavin has a deep understanding of EU funding mechanisms and has advised on parliamentary and budgetary procedure to MEPs\, Lords\, Ministers and colleagues. He previously worked for an MEP and as an Assistant Assembly Clerk in the Northern Ireland Assembly\, scrutinising the Department of Finance. \n  \n  \nModerator: \nKelsey Quinn\, Program Head\, Tech Sovereignty & Security\, New Lines Institute of Strategy and Policy \nKelsey Quinn is the Project Lead and Analyst of Tech Sovereignty & Security at the New Lines Institute\, investigating realistic approaches to mitigating current and future harms of emerging technology that do not impede critical innovation and scientific discovery. Quinn previously worked at the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) on the DARPA Sigma+ project\, examining the decision and attack space for the use of CBRN weapons. She also worked as a research assistant at Michigan State University\, investigating bacterial pathogenesis and physiology in Vibrio cholerae\, a Category B bioterrorism agent\, before beginning her master’s studies and starting at the New Lines Institute. Quinn received her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology with a minor in Global Terrorism from the University of Maryland in 2019 and earned a master’s in Security and Terrorism Studies\, also from UMD.
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/future-proofing-u-s-technology-strategic-priorities-amid-chinese-tech-advancement/
LOCATION:National Press Club\, 529 14th Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, US
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SUMMARY:Defending Against AI-Powered Threats from Cyberspace
DESCRIPTION:From mass phishing campaigns to autonomous penetration tools\, AI-assisted operations are the next frontier in cyber warfare. With U.S. leadership at the helm\, these same AI systems are strengthening U.S. and allied capabilities by improving detection\, speeding incident response\, and helping defenders counter intrusions at scale. Join ASP for a conversation on how artificial intelligence is reshaping traditional offense-defense distinctions\, infrastructure security\, and more. \nRegister Now \nCourtney Manning\, Director of AI Imperative 2030 at the American Security Project \nCourtney Manning is the Director of AI Imperative 2030 at the American Security Project\, where she leads a team of cross-disciplinary stakeholders investigating the critical geostrategic forces driving the global AI race in the 21st century. Formerly\, she led ASP’s research portfolios on military recruitment and readiness\, strategic competition with China\, and emerging technology risks. Before working at ASP\, she served as a program coordinator for the Arnold A. Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies\, a geopolitical risk consultant for the Peruvian government\, and a special advisor for the Permanent Mission of Afghanistan to the United Nations. Courtney holds an MIA in international security policy and conflict resolution from Columbia University and a BA in international relations from the University of Denver Korbel School. \n  \nEdward “Ted” Wittenstein\, Director of the Schmidt Program on Artificial Intelligence\, Emerging Technologies\, and National Power at Yale University \nEdward (“Ted”) Wittenstein is a Senior Lecturer in Global Affairs and Director of the Schmidt Program on Artificial Intelligence\, Emerging Technologies\, and National Power\, a signature teaching and research initiative of the Jackson School that examines how AI has the potential to alter fundamental building blocks of world order.  A former diplomat and intelligence professional\, Ted teaches undergraduate\, graduate\, and law courses on intelligence\, cybersecurity\, artificial intelligence\, national security decision-making\, and the outer space domain. He also serves as Co-Director of the Johnson Center for the Study of American Diplomacy and the Yale Cyber Leadership Forum\, as well as a visiting faculty fellow at Yale Law School’s Center for Global Legal Challenges. \nEmelia “Emmy” Probasco\, Senior Fellow at Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) \nEmelia (“Emmy”) Probasco is a Senior Fellow at Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET)\, where she works on the military applications of Artificial Intelligence. Prior to joining CSET\, she was the Chief Communications Officer and Communications Department Head at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)\, leading technical and institutional communications to support and drive APL’s strategic vision. Prior to APL\, Emmy served as a Surface Warfare Officer in the U.S. Navy\, deploying twice to the Indo-Pacific. She also served in the Pentagon as the speechwriter to the Chief of Naval Operations and at the U.S. Naval Academy as an instructor in political science. She has masters’ degrees in Forced Migration and Economic and Social History from Oxford University\, where she studied as a Rhodes Scholar\, and a degree in Political Science from the U.S. Naval Academy. \nMore Panelists to Come
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/defending-against-ai-powered-threats-from-cyberspace/
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SUMMARY:Targeted and Precise: AI Export Controls and U.S. National Security
DESCRIPTION:Amid unprecedented global demand for advanced American AI technologies\, hardware export controls have enormous consequences for American economic competitiveness\, national security\, and innovation dynamism. A panel of leading experts at the intersection of national security and semiconductor supply chains will assess export control risks\, benefits\, and policy options to strengthen U.S. AI leadership while protecting sensitive and critical technologies.  \n This event is intended to qualify as a Widely Attended Gathering under applicable House Ethics Committee rules. Lunch will be provided. \nRSVP HERE \nModerator:\nCourtney Manning\, Director\, AI Imperative 2030\, American Security Project \nCourtney Manning is the Director of AI Imperative 2030 at the American Security Project\, where she leads a team of cross-disciplinary stakeholders investigating the critical geostrategic forces driving the global AI race in the 21st century. Formerly\, Courtney led ASP’s research portfolios on military recruitment and readiness\, strategic competition with China\, and emerging technology risks. Before ASP\, she worked as a geopolitical risk consultant on international human rights law\, political risk\, and climate security in New York\, where she worked with the Peruvian government to produce a new policy framework for lithium mining and the Permanent Mission of Afghanistan to rebuild the advising team\, write speeches and security strategies\, and coordinate sessions at the UNSC\, UNGA\, and Organization of Islamic Cooperation \n \n  \nPanelists:\nDavid Lin\, Senior Advisor at the Special Competitive Studies Project \nDavid Lin is the Senior Director for Future Technology Platforms at the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP). Prior to joining SCSP\, David served for 12 years at the U.S. Department of State and the Central Intelligence Agency\, focusing on China and technology policy. His expertise includes China’s industrial strategy\, data and cybersecurity policies\, and digital infrastructure development. During his government tenure\, David led multidisciplinary teams providing analytic support to high-level U.S. China policy processes and served as an economic officer responsible for the tech portfolio at the U.S. Consulate in Shanghai. \n  \n  \n Paul Triolo\, Partner\, DGA Group \nPaul Triolo is a Partner at DGA-Albright Stonebridge Group\, a founding member of DGA Group\, and the firm’s China Practice and Technology Policy Lead. A recognized expert in global technology policy\, Mr. Triolo has worked closely with some of the world’s leading companies on AI\, helping them track regulatory issues globally\, develop long-term strategies on thought leadership and engage with regulators. Most recently\, he was founder\, Practice Head\, and Managing Director of the Geo-Technology practice at Eurasia Group. Mr. Triolo spent more than 25 years in senior positions in the U.S. government\, analyzing China’s rise as a technology power and advising senior policymakers on technology-related issues. Prior to his government work\, he worked as an engineer for a semiconductor testing firm in Silicon Valley. \n  \n  \n Alasdair Phillips-Robins\, Technology and International Affairs Fellow\, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace \nAlasdair Phillips-Robins is a fellow in the Technology and International Affairs Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace\, where his research focuses on emerging technology and national security. From 2023 to 2025\, he served as a senior policy advisor to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo\, where he covered AI\, semiconductors\, export controls\, and other emerging technology and international issues. Before joining Commerce\, Alasdair clerked for Judge William J. Nardini of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He has also worked as an associate editor at Foreign Affairs and as a consultant at a firm in London. He holds a J.D. from Yale Law School and a B.A. in History from the University of Cambridge and was the C.D. Broad Fellow at Rice University in 2015–16.
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/targeted-and-precise-ai-export-controls-and-u-s-national-security/
LOCATION:Rayburn Congressional Office Building\, Room 2325\, 45 Independence Ave SW\, Washington\, DC\, United States
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