Climate change is already a major concern for US military planners. Meanwhile, American politicians continue to ignore the issue of this growing threat. Join ASP at Arizona State University on Tuesday, April 28th as we discuss this important issue.
Climate change is already a major concern for US military planners. Meanwhile, American politicians continue to ignore the issue of this growing threat. Join ASP in Chicago at the Vietnam Memorial on Thursday, July 9th as we discuss this important issue.
Join ASP on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 as we host a panel to discuss the implications of the Iran Nuclear Deal and the possible outcomes of Middle East diplomacy.
Climate change is already a major concern for US military planners. Meanwhile, American politicians continue to ignore the issue of this growing threat. Join ASP at the Gill Center on Thursday, September 10th as we discuss this important issue.
Join ASP on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 as we host our expert panelists that discuss the issues surrounding cyber security and challenges we will face moving forward.
Join ASP and allies on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 in the Rayburn HOB as we discuss climate change and adapting to its consequences throughout the world.
Join ASP on Wednesday, October 28th as we host Foreign Minister Tony de Brum in his discussion of climate change and the impacts it will have on the US and other nations around the world.
Climate change is already a major concern for US military planners. Meanwhile, American politicians continue to ignore the issue of this growing threat. Join ASP at the College of Charleston on Monday, November 9th, as we discuss this important issue.
Please join us on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 for a discussion of the latest updates and developments in international climate policy as nations prepare for international negotiations.
Despite its strong economic and security benefits, TPP faces significant scrutiny in a politically divided congress. Join ASP on Thursday, November 19th, as we discuss the challenges facing this important trade deal.
Climate change is already a major concern for US military planners. Meanwhile, American politicians continue to ignore the issue of this growing threat. Join ASP on December 11th as we discuss this important issue.
Join ASP and Lloyd's for a half day conference on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, to discuss the City Risk Index, the first ever analysis of economic output at risk in 301 major cities from 18 manmade and natural threats.
Join 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.
Join ASP in partnership and The Arctic Institute for Circumpolar Studies on Jun 15th for a panel discussion on Arctic strategy.
Join ASP on June 21 for the launch of its White Paper on Syrian stabilization and reconstruction to discuss building a coherent strategy for durable peace.
Join ASP on June 22 for an off-the-record roundtable discussion on how to best move the national security argument for TPP forward.
Join the American Security Project on November 1, 2016 for a panel discussion with members of the ISAB Sub-Committee on the Arctic on the report.
Join ASP on December 8th for a discussion on U.S. - Russia policy priorities for the next administration. Doors open at 12:00 PM.
Join Daniel Wagner and Dante Disparte on December 13th as they make a case to bring risk management and decision making into the twenty-first century.
Join members of ASP's Board on January 24th for an off-the-record lunch briefing for Members and select staff on key security issues and emerging threats.
Financial Intelligence & Information Sharing Working Group (FIIS WG) 2017 Winter Symposium
America's presence in the Middle East has long been a subject of interest, influence, and controversy. Join us as we discuss the role American bases play in maintaining America's influence in the region, their effects on security and stability, and the contributions host governments make to assist the U.S. military.
Join Congressman Adam Smith for a talk on the security challenges in Africa, the American national security interest in the region, and his proposals for addressing the problems, followed by a Q&A session with the audience and LtGen Castellaw. This event will be moderated by ASP's Matthew Bergman.
On September 6, join BGen Stephen A. Cheney, USMC (Ret) and BG Dr. Stephen Xenakis, USA (Ret) as they discuss the findings of their report on obesity's threat to national security. Express Scripts Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Glenn Stettin will discuss private industry's role in combating the obesity epidemic.
Join us on October 18 for an event discussing the scale of Guyana’s oil windfall, the geopolitical challenges presented by an oil boom, and policy options to build a truly sustainable economy.
Join us on December 6 for a panel and discussion on the "New American Message".
American credibility is in jeopardy. For decades, the United States has struggled to communicate an effective message to the world. The post-9/11 era demonstrates serious inadequacies in America’s ability to build relationships with foreign audiences and out-communicate those who wish to do it harm.
Join ASP COO Andrew Holland and Admiral Dennis Blair (Ret.) for a VIRTUAL conversation on the current oil-price crisis amidst Coronavirus. Date: Thu, April 9, 2020 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT This event will be held on Zoom and audience members will be capped at 100. Call-in information will be provided to those […]
Join General Waldhauser, USMC (ret), the former Commander of USAFRICOM and Congressman Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, for a conversation about the strategic challenges and opportunities presented across Africa.
Over the week of January 11th, ASP will convene national security leaders and policymakers to discuss the three looming threats to U.S. national security that the Biden administration will need to rapidly address.
Join ASP and Sea Shepherd for a conversation with Congressman Welch and the directors of Seaspiracy for a conversation on IUU fishing and national security.
The U.S. has key security and geopolitical interests that make access to the Persian Gulf region a critical national security priority. Ongoing conflict stemming from ISIL and in Yemen will continue to exacerbate regional instability. The U.S. should continue to engage GCC states, which remain critical allies in meeting the shifting security challenges in the […]
Join the American Security Project on November 4th for a conversation with Elbridge Colby on the release of his latest book, The Strategy of Denial: American Defense in the Age of Great Power Conflict.
Please join the American Security Project (ASP) on Friday, January 21 for a conversation with the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC).
A recap and video of this event is available here. In March 2021, the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) released strategic guidance on how the MOD will address the challenge of climate change, the Climate Change and Sustainability Strategic Approach. The new strategy highlights how climate change is relevant to defense, how the […]
A video and recap of this event is available here. Please join us on Friday, July 1 for a special conversation with Admiral James G. Stavridis, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander. Admiral Stavridis will share his analysis of the NATO Summit in Madrid, the new NATO Strategic Concept, NATO enlargement, and threats to the […]
A video and recap of this event is available here. Please join us on Tuesday, July 12 for a conversation on President Joseph R. Biden’s upcoming trip to the Middle East with Linda Robinson, Director of the Center for Middle East Public Policy and Senior International Defense Researcher at RAND, and Steven A. Cook, […]
A video and recap of this event is available here. Please join us on Tuesday, July 26 for a special conversation with former NATO Ambassador Douglas Lute. Ambassador Lute will share his views on NATO’s new Strategic Concept, threats to the alliance, NATO enlargement, and how the alliance is responding to the Russian invasion […]
A recap and video of this event is available here. Please join us on Wednesday, August 31, for a conversation with Congressman Scott Peters (D-CA) to discuss how to improve the climate resilience of the Armed Forces and installations operated by U.S. allies. Congressman Peters will explore gaps in current DoD programs & authorities […]
This year, the U.S. Army missed its recruiting goal by 25%, as obesity increasingly reduces the number of qualified recruits. Join us as we discuss our new report's findings and recommendations to deal with obesity's impacts on the recruiting crisis.
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.
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. In a conversation […]
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.
