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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?

Innovating Out of the Climate Crisis: Carbon Emissions

Zoom Discussion

A recap and video of this event is available here.   Despite decades of emissions reductions pledges, countries’ carbon emissions continue to rise, and with them global temperatures. The last […]

The Shift from Gas to Grid: A Roundtable on Transportation Electrification in Rural Communities

Parkview at Cascades 414 E Bloxham St., Tallahassee, Florida

The rapid growth in electric vehicles (EVs) today is part of a fundamental shift in transportation. Building on ASP's important work in the state of Florida, we're partnering with the Electrification Coalition for an upcoming in-person event that explores the implications of increased electrification in rural Florida and the connections to national security.

Innovating Out of the Climate Crisis: Hard to Abate Sectors

Heavy industry, including steel, cement, and chemical manufacturing account for approximately 30 percent of global carbon emissions. But, with demand for these industries projected to grow in the coming decades at the same time that scientists say that we must reach net zero, it is essential to find new approaches to cutting emissions from these industries. Please join us for the fifth installment of the Innovating Out of the Climate Crisis webinar series focused on hard to abate sectors, the role they play in global economics, and the policy and technological developments needed to facilitate climate-friendly manufacturing. 

Sustainability in the Steel City: Exploring Pittsburgh’s Climate Wins

Although long known as the “Steel City” Pittsburgh has been laying the groundwork for significant climate action since 2007. From its first Climate Action Plan in 2008 to its ongoing sustainability innovations, join us for a public discussion on all things climate and sustainability, and what it means for Pittsburgh, greater Pennsylvania, and national security.

Climate as National Security: Considerations for the Climate Conversation

Omni Shoreham Hotel 2500 Calvert Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia

Climate Security is a core component of U.S. national security. It exacerbates existing threats, risks, and hazards while simultaneously creating new ones. Join us for a discussion on the challenges already presented by climate change and Department of Defense adaptation/mitigation strategies.

Inflation Reduction Act at Year-One: Impacts and Opportunities for West Virginia

University of Charleston Erma Byrd Gallery, 2300 MacCorkle Avenue., SE Charleston, WV, United States

The U.S. has just marked the one year anniversary of the historic Inflation Reduction Act. As such, we are only at the beginning of seeing the benefits for states, including West Virginia. With more than $370 billion up for grabs, how are our leaders ensuring the incentives, grants, and benefits are reaching the people who need it most?