North Korea threatens the American military base at Guam with "enveloping fire." In the longer term, climate change presents serious threats to readiness. The military is capable of preparing for both threats. Read more...

While we explore ways to build the fire under the Kim regime, we need to provide opportunities to cool down the tensions so that all sides make the right choices. But where’s the ice? President Trump needs to chart a way forward that doesn’t result in a war nobody truly wants.Read more...

America’s trade agreements are a powerful tool for national security. In comments to USTR, Holland writes that any attempt to walk away from trade deals is misguided.Read more...

Secretary Mattis and the military have been preparing for the national security effects of climate change. Congress should vote to support their efforts.Read more...

While this first official meeting between Trump and Putin on Friday will probably not produce any major changes of policy, it will be an opportune time to stake out the U.S. position on several key issues.Read more...

A report released along with the FY 2018 Military Construction/VA Appropriations Bill strongly supports the military's action preparing for climate change, at the request of 6 Republican Members of Congress.Read more...

The American Security Project (ASP), a non-partisan national security think tank, is deeply disappointed by the announced changes to US-Cuba policy. In March 2017, ASP led a historic delegation of retired admirals and generals to meet with members of the Cuban Government in Havana.Read more...

American Security Project is deeply disappointed by the recent statement from the Trump Administration that it is pulling out of the Paris Agreement. This action significantly impacts the security and stability of our nation; signaling to the rest of the world that the U.S. has turned its back on its global responsibilities.Read more...

In a major international summit in Beijing, featuring over 30 heads of state, the Chinese government announced pledges of over $100 billion in Chinese investment to support their new “One Belt, One Road” (OBOR) program. Read more...

On May 17th, MG Paul Eaton and BG Dave McGinnis' op-ed on the national security argument for US-Cuba relations. The piece was featured in Politco.Read more...