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Climate Change and National Security: Press Conference – Chicago

Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Chicago Wacker Dr & Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

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.

Understanding the Iran Nuclear Deal

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.

DENVER EVENT – Climate Change: Risks for National Security

Ireland Stapleton Law Firm 717 17th St., Denver, CO, United States

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 Ireland Stapleton Law Firm on Wednesday, September 9th as we discuss this important issue.

COLORADO SPRINGS EVENT – Climate Change: Risks for National Security

Gill Center E Costilla St, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

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.

College of Charleston Event – Climate Change: Risks for National Security

College of Charleston 66 George St, Charleston, SC, United States

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.

Hill Briefing: Opportunities in International Climate Cooperation

U.S. House of Representatives 2325 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC, US

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.

Department of Defense Action on Climate Change

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.

Hill Briefing: Understanding What’s Next in Fusion Energy

Russell Senate Office Building 188 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC, United States

Join ASP on December 15th in the U.S. Senate to discuss the significant progress made in advancing fusion for America's national security and energy future.

Financial Intelligence & Information Sharing (FIIS) Working Group Winter Symposium 2015

Reed Smith 1301 K St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

In cooperation with the American Bar Association’s International Anti-Money Laundering Committee, we are pleased to present this slate of speakers and topics. The diversity of issues reflects the array of potential threats and vulnerabilities associated with abuses of financial and commercial systems.

Lloyd’s and ASP Risk Forum: Pathways to City Resilience

Arnold & Porter 601 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

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.

Puerto Rico on the Brink: Energy, Economy, and Security

Join American Security Project on March 21st for a discussion on energy, economy, and security in Puerto Rico and how understanding the ongoing debt crisis through these lenses will strengthen our response.

The Role of Military-to-Military Engagement in Building the U.S. – Cuba Relationship

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.

Fortinet Fast and Secure Tour

Ronald Regan Building 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW

An Invitation from Business Council for American Security Member Fortinet:   Wednesday, June 8th 11:00am - 2:00pm Ronald Reagan Building Moynihan Place, Federal Triangle 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Lunch Buffet […]

TPP Strategy Roundtable

Join ASP on June 22 for an off-the-record roundtable discussion on how to best move the national security argument for TPP forward.

FIIS Working Group 2016 Summer Symposium

Unnamed Venue 388 Greenwich Street, New York, NY, United States

Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM Live in Person or by Teleconference (Hosted by Citigroup, 388 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10013) The Financial Intelligence & […]

Canceled: A Proven Strategy to Reduce Risk: The Montreal Protocol and HFCs

Telebriefing 800-220-9875, Passcode

Please join The American Security Project for a discussion with the U.S. State Department on the opportunity for significant near-term temperature reductions through the Montreal Protocol, following its success in ozone layer protection.

ASP in Chicago: Climate Change and Global Security

Chicago Council on Global Affairs Conference Center 130 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Join ASP CEO, BGen. Stephen Cheney, and Associate Professor, Department of Geophysical Science, University of Chicago, Dr. Elisabeth Moyer for an in-depth discussion on climate change's impact on global security.

US-Russia Nuclear Policy in the Trump Era

Join American Security Project on February 28th to discuss Russia’s modern nuclear strategy, and how the US should incorporate it into its own planning?

Hill Briefing: Climate Change and the Risks to National Security

Dirksen Senate Building Dirksen Senate Building, Washington, United States

  A full recap of the event is available here.   On April 27th, senior national security experts Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn, USN (Ret.), Brigadier General Stephen Cheney, USMC (Ret.), […]

Facing Russian Propaganda and Disinformation

Date: June 28, 2017 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Location: American Security Project 1100 New York Ave NW Suite 710W Washington, DC 20005 Check-in time and Refreshments served from 12:00-12:30 […]

Emerging Global Threats: Effects of Climate Change on US Military Operations at Home and Abroad

NC Museum of Natural Sciences 11 West Jones Street, WRAL 3D Theater , Raleigh

Join Dr. David W Titley Rear Admiral USN (ret), and Brigadier General Stephen Cheney USMC (ret) for a discussion moderated by WRAL’s Greg Fishel on how the U.S. military is preparing to deal with climate disruption and what that means for both our national and global security.

Movie Event: The Age of Consequences

Congressional Meeting Room South (CVC 217) Capitol Visitor Center, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for this movie event on The Age of Consequences with ASP Consensus Member, Rear Admiral David Titley (Ret) and Sharon Burke, former Assistant Secretary of Defense, Operational Energy.

Clean Energy: Bolstering our National Security at Home and Abroad

Credit Suisse 1 Madison Ave, New York, NY, United States

Date September 19, 2017 Time 5:00pm – 6:30pm Location Credit Suisse, 1 Madison Avenue, New York, NY   While the military clearly recognizes the threat of climate change to our national […]

Alaska: The Frontlines of National Security and Climate Change

Captain Cook Hotel 939 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK, United States

Date October 11, 2017 Time 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location Captain Cook Hotel, Mid-Deck, Anchorage, AK   The impacts of climate change are far reaching and Alaska will likely suffer the […]

Resource Resiliency for National Security in a Changing Environment

Join us for a discussion with Lieutenant General Norman Seip USAF (Ret.), and our distinguished panel of experts on how energy security and climate resiliency impacts our national and global security, why this matters to the military, and why this should matter to the business community and citizens in Arizona.

Military Readiness in a Changing World

Join us on November 30th, 2017 at 10:30am as we discuss the range of security threats posed by climate change, whether these regulations may ease those threats, and how we can build further resiliency and security into the future.

Preparing for the Future: Climate Change and National Security

Dickinson College Stern Great Room, Carlisle, PA, United States

Join the American Security Project's Dr. David Titley, Rear Admiral USN (Ret) on Monday, March 26th, 2018 for a lively discussion on the national security threats posed by climate change.

Climate Change: Disrupting Lives, Lands, and Communities Around the World

Hannaford Hall, University of Southern Maine Hannaford Hall, University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME, United States

Join us for a roundtable discussion with Lt. General Castellaw and Esther Babson of the American Security Project and New Mainers from Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo for a discussion on the intersection of climate change, political instability, and migration.

National Security Impacts of Climate Change

Hannaford Hall, University of Southern Maine Hannaford Hall, University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME, United States

Join us on Thursday, April 5th from 7-8:30 in Portland, ME for a discussion on how climate change will impact America’s national security and what measures Congress and the Defense Department will need to take to address these concerns.

Extreme Weather and Our National Security

Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Join ASP's Vice Admiral Lee Gunn, USN (ret.) for a critical conversation about Florida, the preparedness of our armed forces in the face of extreme weather, and how climate is creating new conflict zones.

First to Respond: The Military in the Age of Climate Change

Hilton Charlotte City Center 222 E. 3rd Street, Charlotte, NC, United States

Join ASP's Brigadier General Stephen Cheney, USMC (ret.) in Charlotte, North Carolina 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.

Protecting the Homeland – The Rising Costs of Inaction on Climate Change

Quaker Station 135 South Broadway Street, Akron, OH, United States

Join ASP's Brigadier General Stephen Cheney, USMC (ret.) for a discussion in Akron, Ohio on how the U.S. military is preparing to deal with climate disruption and what that means for both our national and global security.

The Impact of Cyber Policy on Business and Government

Ahead of new and pending Federal guidelines on cyber preparedness, industry experts discuss the state of policy and the preventative measures Federal contractors and business leaders can take to comply with coming legislation and protect themselves from being the victim of increasing cyber threats.

National Security Impacts of Climate Change on the Military & North Carolina

Battleship North Carolina 1 Battleship Road, Wilmington, NC, United States

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 […]

Seattle: Climate Change and National Security Event

University of Washington HUB, 4001 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA, United States

Join us for a roundtable discussion on:  Climate Change and National Security   Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 3:00-4:00 p.m. THE HUB SOUTH BALLROOM University of Washington Seattle, Washington     […]

Climate Change and National Security: Protecting the Integrity of Threat Assessments

Atlantic Council 1030 15th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Please join the American Security Project, the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center, and the Center for Climate and Security on Monday, March 25, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for a conversation on climate change as a national security threat and the need for independent, objective science to inform threat assessments.

Military Base Resilience Happy Hour

American Security Project 1201 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join the American Security Project on Thursday, September 19th at 5:30pm for a happy hour and discussion of the new website, Military Base Resilience. The website highlights 4 major risks […]

The Future of USMCA

American Security Project 1201 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join the American Security Project on Thursday, September 26 for a panel discussion on USMCA and the national security implications of a new North American trade agreement. Congressman Henry Cuellar, (D-TX), will offer introductory remarks followed by a panel of experts.

Climate and Security in Southeast Asia

American Security Project 1201 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join the American Security Project on Thursday, Oct 3rd from 12-1pm for a discussion on the climate security risks in Southeast Asia and why it matters for U.S. interests abroad.

Battlefields of the Future: The Next Generation of Nuclear Reactors

American Security Project 1201 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

As warfighters move towards a future that is increasingly power by electricity, advanced nuclear power can provide the centralized, always available source of power that can quickly be deployed. Nuclear […]

Climate Change as a Threat Multiplier

Zoom Discussion

Join Alice Hill, Council of Foreign Relations Senior Fellow for Energy and the Environment and Vice Admiral Lee Gunn, USN (Ret.) for a conversation with American Security Project COO Andrew Holland on the threats climate change poses to US national security.

Building the U.S. Strategic Relationship with African Nations

Zoom Discussion

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.

National Security Implications of Climate Change in Florida

Zoom Discussion

Florida plays an important role in U.S. national security, and climate change poses clear risks to national security assets in Florida. Please join Lieutenant General Norm Seip, USAF (ret.) for a discussion of the climate threats to military infrastructure, operations, and readiness in Florida, as well as the broader threats to U.S. national security interests.

Military Base Resilience in Tampa Bay

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 […]

Maintaining A Strategic U.S. Presence in the Persian Gulf

Zoom Discussion

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 […]

Turning The Tide: National Security Risks in the Face of Sea Level Rise

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?

Investing in Infrastructure – How Infrastructure Plays a Role in U.S. National Security

Zoom Discussion

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.

Climate Change and National Security in Northeastern Florida

100 Festival Park Ave, Studio A, Jacksonville, FL 32202 100 Festival Park Ave, Studio A, Jacksonville, FL, United States

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 […]

The Battle Against Illicit Fishing

Zoom Discussion

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, […]

East Central Florida: Security in a Changing Climate

Full Sail Orlando Health Fortress 3260 University Blvd #105, Winter Park, FL, United States

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 […]

COP26 and the Future of Climate Diplomacy

Virtual

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.

Addressing a Revanchist Russia

Virtual

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.

Regional Solutions to Global Problems: Climate Security in Alaska

Virtual

Alaska continues to play a crucial role in protecting U.S. national security. As the Arctic continues to melt, the region is becoming a breeding ground for strategic competition and adversarial action. Leaders on all levels need to work together to both mitigate and adapt against the risks climate change poses to Alaska.

What’s Next for Afghanistan

Zoom Discussion

Join the American Security Project on December 16th to discuss developments in Afghanistan post-withdrawal

Rapid Response Briefing: On the Brink of War in Ukraine

On February 11, ASP will host a conversation with Vivian Salama, national security reporter at The Wall Street Journal, who will share her perspective from recent reporting on the ground in Ukraine.

Global Implications of Climate Change

Virtual

Join Brigadier General Stephen A. Cheney, USMC (Ret.), former President and current Board of Directors member of the American Security Project, as he speaks to the World Affairs Council of Albuquerque to provide his insights on the progress made so far, how to tackle the ultimate threat multiplier, and what it means for international relations.

Crisis in Ukraine: A Conversation with Baroness Catherine Ashton

Virtual

Join us on 9 March at 2 PM ET for a conversation with the Right Honourable Baroness Catherine Ashton, former European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Baroness Ashton will share her views on the war in Ukraine, European perspectives on the conflict, alliance cohesion, and the risks of escalation.

Going, Going, Green: Winning a Global Skills Revolution

Join this event featuring Governor Christine Todd Whitman and Sue Duke, Global Head of Public Policy and Economic Graph at LinkedIn, for a discussion on how green skills will drive the future global economy.

Evaluating Cyber Warfare and Espionage

A recap and video of this event is available here. Theaters for conflict have grown in the last several decades to now include the digital universe and cyberspace. The borderless […]

Climate Change Impacts on National Security in South Florida

Florida International University 11200 SW 8TH ST, MIAMI, FL, United States

On 16 May join the American Security Project (ASP) and Florida International University (FIU) for an in-person discussion with Executive Director of the South Florida Defense Alliance Richard M. Miller, […]

The Cost of Climate Change & Benefits of Action

The Blue Moon Taproom - Waterside District 333 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA, United States

Impacts from climate change, like sea level rise and an increase in extreme weather events, are at the forefront of military operations and planning in Norfolk, Virginia.

Green Trade – Aligning Policy and Climate Goals

Through trade policy, policymakers can build environmentally sustainable supply chains, incentivize renewable energy investment, and make the green economy a profitable pursuit.

Earth, Fire, Wind, Water: Climate Considerations in Nevada

Zoom Discussion

Climate change is impacting every industry in Nevada and the surrounding area. From public health and the hospitality industry to agriculture and water resources, climate change is fundamentally changing how the state does business and how the military operates in the region.

Previewing President Biden’s Middle East Trip

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 […]

Consistent and Compelling: Maine’s Model for Mitigating Climate Change

University of Maine Buchanan Alumni House, Alumni Place, Orono, ME, United States

The Pine Tree state has spearheaded a comprehensive approach to mitigating climate change – from establishing the Maine Climate Council to implementing a statewide action plan. Despite facing a range of climate hazards from sea-level rise to warming sub-Arctic waters, the state has adopted bold action on climate that can serve as an example for other states.

Innovating Out of the Climate Crisis: Electrification

Renewable energy and electrification play a critical role in the clean energy transition. Please join us on Wednesday, November 16, for ASP’s first installment of the Innovating Out of the Climate Crisis series, focused on innovation and policy implications for electrification.

Innovating Out of the Climate Crisis: Hydrogen

Demand for hydrogen has grown threefold since 1975 and has become extremely popular as a potential source of clean energy. But with an extremely high cost and high energy consumption for production, what role can green hydrogen really play in the clean energy transition?