Florida’s strategic importance in protecting America’s national security is indisputable. Home to over 20 military installations, Florida’s abundant coastline is a natural choice for military exercises and deterrence. Tampa in particular, host to two command centers, is a critical convergence of U.S. national security. Join the American Security Project on May 19th at 2pm EST […]
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 […]
Sea level rise and more extreme weather events are causing risks to military installations, readiness, operations, and strategy. The Department of Defense manages more than 1,700 military installations that may be affected by sea-level rise. How can we prepare the military bases for the risk of sea-level rise damage and what are the priority areas when it comes to these issues?
America’s infrastructure priorities have far-reaching implications for national security ¬– both within and outside the United States. Investments in the national grid, renewable energy, electric vehicles, carbon capture, and technological development, among other opportunities, have the potential to improve American competitiveness abroad while increasing resiliency and mitigation at home.
On August 24th, please join the American Security Project and the Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council, in partnership with ADAPT, in Jacksonville, Florida for a panel discussion with Lieutenant General John Castellaw USMC (Ret.) and City of Jacksonville Council Members Randy DeFoor and retired U.S. Navy Captain Aaron Bowman, and others on progress made in […]
Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing is the leading global maritime security threat. Without direct action, illicit fishing stands to exacerbate food insecurity, diminish the economic stability of coastal States, and increase tension among foreign-fishing Nations. Combating IUU fishing on a global scale requires a strategic approach, including a network of information sharing between governments […]
East Central Florida and the Treasure Coast are home to key assets to U.S. national security, such as Patrick Space Force Base, NASA, and the Navy’s Air Warfare Center. Acute shocks from threats like flooding, heat waves, and rising seas can harmfully impact military readiness at these installations. Coordinated partnerships between the public and private […]
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.
On November 16, ASP and University of Arizona will convene a panel of experts to discuss the effects of climate change at Department of Defense installations.
Join the American Security Project for an on-the-record conversation on Thursday, November 18 where we will discuss the urgency of the climate crisis, the commitments made at COP26, and the future of climate diplomacy.
Recent months have seen a series of provocative actions from Russian President Vladimir Putin. Join the American Security Project for an on-the-record conversation on Friday, December 3. Our guest speakers, Ambassador Steven Pifer and Dr. Evelyn Farkas, will discuss recent developments along Ukraine’s frontier, tensions between Russia and the West, and U.S. engagement with Russia, more broadly.
