A struggling American semiconductor manufacturing sector poses a distinct threat to national security because of their importance in modern economies and militaries. Washington needs to move beyond grants and new facilities to bolster the U.S. semiconductor industry, as the industry faces problems far greater than simply a lack of capital investment. Read more...
If Biden's LNG export strategy leaves non-FTA importers unable to meet their energy needs, states planning a natural gas transition may look elsewhere. However, new policy mechanisms may be in order if the Department of Energy finds that increased dependence on natural gas poses a risk for the U.S. and its allies. Read more...
With nuclear power in the news, thoughts may move to how safe it really is. The good news it that there are many reasons to feel secure about its use, among them human health, that it grows safer all the time, and its role in fighting climate change.Read more...
While Americans wait for a vaccine, another summer of rising Lyme Disease cases across the United States puts military service members at risk.Read more...
The burgeoning technology war between China and the U.S. is creating political tensions and implications for national security and development. Read more...
As the push for renewables continues, the United States must focus on building a domestic supply chain of rare earth elements in order to enhance national security and energy independence. Read more...
ASP Board Member Admiral William Fallon, USN (Ret.) was recently quoted in the Washington Post on naval digital warfare technology.Read more...
The Global Methane Assessment is a stark reminder of the importance of reinstating methane regulations in the United States. Read more...
This assassination deals a significant blow to the diplomatic approach Biden is expected to take toward U.S.-Iran relations, no matter who actually carried out the attack, fueling a continued era of mistrust between Iran, Israel, and the United States. Read more...
To ensure the safety and security of the U.S. and our allies, the Biden administration should look to rejoin the OST, but not without thoroughly reassessing and reevaluating its content and relevance. This can be achieved through an emphasis on mutual nuclear transparency concerns and global security threats in a changing international system, supported by renewed scientific collaboration. Read more...
