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SUMMARY:Migration and Security in the Age of Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:In 2018\, more people were displaced from their homes worldwide than ever before\, including post-World War II. Already\, studies have linked that surge of refugees to a changing climate. As the effects of climate change worsen\, the numbers displaced could surge. \nHow will the world prepare for the anticipated influx of people on the move? What does that mean for the communities that hold them? And what security consequences could arise? \nJoin ASP on February 19th for a discussion on the future of climate change\, migration\, and security and how we can begin to build resiliency both from the ground up and top down. \n  \nLocation: American Security Project\, 1201 Pennsylvania Ave NW (Lower Level Conference Room)\, Washington\, DC \nDate: Tuesday\, February 19th\, 2019 \nTime: 2:00pm-3:00pm \n  \nRSVP \n  \nSpeakers: \nBrigadier General Stephen A. Cheney (Ret.)\, American Security Project\, CEO \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. \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 was also a member of the Secretary of State’s International Security Advisory Board and the Department of State’s Foreign Affairs Policy Board. \n  \nMajor General Muniruzzaman (Ret.) \nMajor General Muniruzzaman (Ret.) is a former career military officer who spent over 38 years on active duty. During his active duty tenure he served at various levels including the command of an artillery brigade and infantry division. General Muniruzzaman was also the head of Bangladesh artillery. He has served as military adviser to the President of Bangladesh\, and has been on the faculties of the Defense Command and Staff College and the National Defence University. General Muniruzzaman has extensive experience in UN Peace Support operations and had the distinct honour of heading the post-election UN Mission in Cambodia. \n 
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/migration-and-security-in-the-age-of-climate-change/
LOCATION:American Security Project\, 1201 Pennsylvania Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Security,Featured Event
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SUMMARY:National Security\, Telecommunications and 5G - Using all tools to stop Cyber Espionage
DESCRIPTION:Join national security experts for a briefing on national security and telecommunications. The American Security Project will bring together national security experts for a Capitol Hill briefing on the threat of Chinese telecom giant Huawei to our national security\, and how to pre-empt these threats. \nLocation: Room 188\, Russell Senate Office Building\, Washington\, DC \nDate: Monday\, February 25th\, 2019 \nTime: 1:00pm-2:30pm \nRSVPs are now closed. This event has reached capacity.\n  \nSpeakers \nFormer House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers: Rogers is a former member of Congress representing Michigan’s Eighth Congressional District\, officer in the U.S. Army\, and FBI special agent. In the House\, Rogers chaired the powerful House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) and authorized and oversaw a budget of $70 billion that funded the nation’s 17 intelligence agencies. In Congress Rogers was–and remains–a prominent leader on cybersecurity. During his tenure he shepherded multiple cybersecurity bills through the legislative process\, greatly enhancing America’s cybersecurity posture. \n  \nRear Admiral (Ret.) David G. Simpson: David Simpson has influenced U.S. National Defense and Homeland Security policy for over 30 years. He currently is leading Pelorus Consulting Services. He is a Professor at Virginia Tech\, leading Cybersecurity Risk studies for Pamplin College of Business. He served as Chief of the Federal Communications Commission’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau from 2013 to 2017. Rear Admiral Simpson served in the U.S. Navy in leadership positions at sea and around the world. As a Flag Officer he served as Director of Navy Networks\, Vice Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)\, and Director of Communications and Information Services in Iraq. Admiral Simpson is a graduate of the United States Naval Agademy and earned a master’s degree in space systems technology from the Naval Postgraduate School. \n  \nBishop Garrison\, Interim Executive Director\, Truman National Security Project: A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point\, Garrison served two tours in Iraq with the U.S. Army’s 3rd Army Cavalry Regiment where he was the recipient of two Bronze Stars\, a Meritorious Service Medal\, and a Combat Action Badge. After his service in the Army\, Garrison graduated from the William and Mary School of Law and served in the Obama Administration at the Department of Defense and at the Department of Homeland Security. He also served as Deputy Foreign Policy Advisor to the Clinton Campaign in 2016. \n  \nMatthew Wallin (moderator): Matthew Wallin is the fellow for public diplomacy at American Security Project. \n  \nKey Reading: \nHuawei and ZTE have no place in our networks\nAndy Keiser\, former senior adviser to the House Intelligence Committee and fellow at the National Security Institute at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School\, writes in Morning Consult that Huawei and ZTE have no place in our networks. \nChina threat looms over Senate 5G hearing\nSenators signaled support for building a fifth-generation wireless network\, but raised concerns that China is already on its way to establishing dominance. \nThe Huawei threat is real. Congress should act accordingly\nBishop Garrison\, Interim Executive Director of Truman National Security Project and former Obama Administration official and Iraq war veteran\, draws much-needed attention to the national security threats presented by Huawei and ZTE technologies as T-Mobile\, Sprint\, and their parent companies refuse to commit to the American public not to use the Chinese companies in building 5G infrastructure if allowed to merge. \nForeign Policy & National Security Experts Voice Huawei Concerns in Context of T-Mobile/Sprint Merger\nWhile T-Mobile is named as a victim of Huawei’s alleged crimes\, its parent company the German phone company Deutsche Telekom has continued to partner with Huawei on its 5G deployments around the globe. \nInvestigative Report on the U.S. National Security Issues Posed by Chinese Telecommunications Companies Huawei and ZTE\nA report by Chairman Mike Rogers and Ranking Member C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence\, U.S. House of Representatives\, 112th Congress\, October 8\, 2012 \nNSI Policy Paper – Chines Telecommunications Companies Huawei and ZTA: Countering a Hostile Foreign Threat\nBy Andy Keiser and Bryan Smith\, highlighting the national security threat of these Chinese companies are heightening cybersecurity concerns for the U.S.\, allies and partners.
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/national-security-5g-and-telecommunications/
LOCATION:Russell Senate Office Building\, 188 Russell Senate Office Building\, Washington\, DC\, 20515\, United States
CATEGORIES:American Competitiveness & Economic Diplomacy
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SUMMARY:National Security Impacts of Climate Change on the Military & North Carolina
DESCRIPTION:The 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–like Hurricane Florence–as well as 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 we saw during Hurricane Florence\, our military families and communities are 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. Join Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo\, USS North Carolina Captain Terry Bragg USN (ret.)\, and Brigadier General Stephen Cheney\, USMC (ret.) for a discussion on how the U.S. military is preparing to deal with climate disruption and what that means for both our national and global security. \n  \nDate: Tuesday\, February 26th\, 2019 \nLocation: Ward Room\, Battleship North Carolina\n1 Battleship Rd\, Wilmington\, North Carolina 28401 \nTime: Luncheon begins at 11:30 am \n  \nRSVP \n  \nSpeaker Biographies: \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. He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and has over 30 years experience as a Marine. Following 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. \n  \n \nMayor Bill Saffo is a native of Wilmington\, Saffo graduated from Hoggard High School in 1978 and went on to receive a bachelor of arts degree from UNC-Wilmington. He is a real estate agent with Seacoast Realty in Wilmington. He is a member of the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. Bill’s parents are first generation Greek immigrants. He loves to spend time with friends and family. Bill finds it very satisfying to serve as Mayor of his hometown. \n  \n \nCaptain Terry A. Bragg\, USN (Ret.) assumed the position as Executive Director of the Battleship North Carolina on March 30\, 2008. He is a native of Jacksonville\, NC and a graduate of Appalachian State university and the Naval Postgraduate School. He served in the Navy for 30 years. He has qualifications as a Surface Warfare Officer with sub-specialties in Financial Management\, Procurement and Anti Submarine Warfare. He started his Naval career in May 1978 and has held numerous assignments from Chief Engineer\, Combat Systems Officer\, Commanding Officer\, Commodore\, and Commander.
URL:https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/north_carolina_event/
LOCATION:Battleship North Carolina\, 1 Battleship Road\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Security
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