American Security Project

The American Security Project hosted a public event on nuclear reactors and their strategic and tactical uses by the military. Congressman Conor Lamb (D-PA) provided introductory remarks. Caroline Cochran, COO of advanced nuclear company Oklo, joined a panel including ASP President BGen Stephen Cheney and ASP COO Andrew Holland. The post Event Recap: Battlefields of the Future: The Next Generation of Nuclear Reactors appeared first on  American Security Project.

On October 3, the American Security Project hosted a public event on climate and security in Southeast Asia. Distinguished guests Vice Admiral Lee Gunn, USN (Ret.), Ambassador Robert O. Blake, Jr., and Ashley Westerman joined us for a panel discussion on how climate change is affecting security in the region. ASP Climate Security Program Manager Esther Babson moderated the discussion. The post Event Recap: Climate and Security in Southeast Asia appeared first on  American Security Project.

The American Security Project hosted a public event on the future of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Distinguished guests Eric Farnsworth and Ed Gerwin joined us for a panel discussion of the USMCA and the implications of free trade on national security. Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX), provided introductory remarks before the panel. ASP COO Andrew Holland moderated the discussion. The post Event Recap: The Future of USMCA appeared first on  American Security Project.

The American Security Project hosted a public event on bilateral relations between the United States and Cuba. Joining the American Security Project were authors Michael J. Kelly, JD, Erika Moreno, PhD, Richard Witmer, PhD, Jonathan C. Benjamin-Alvarado, PhD to discuss the United States, Cuba, and the relationship between the two countries, subjects they recently addressed in their new book. The post Event Recap: The Cuba-U.S. Bilateral Relationship: New Pathways and Policy Choices appeared first on  American Security Project.

Major General Muniruzzaman, American Security Project’s CEO General Cheney, and COO Andrew Holland came together to discuss the real-time crisis of the internationally unrecognized climate-related displaced population at an ASP event Migration and Security in the Age of Climate Change. The post Event Recap: Migration and Security in the Age of Climate Change appeared first on  American Security Project.

On Thursday, October 18th ASP hosted a panel discussion on the implications of Guyana’s recent discovery of oil. The panel included ASP’s Andrew Holland; Vice Admiral Kevin Green, USN (Ret); Sonya Boodoo from Rystad Energy, and Lisa Viscidi from the Inter-American Dialogue. The post Event Recap: Guyana Building Sustainable Security appeared first on  American Security Project.

On this episode, Andrew Holland sits down with BGen Cheney and BG Stephen Xenakis to discuss the impact of obesity on our nation's ability to meet its military recruiting goals The post “Flashpoint” with BGen Stephen Cheney and BG Stephen Xenakis appeared first on  American Security Project.

Andrew Holland sits down with Mark Fitzpatrick of IISS to discuss the evolving threat of nuclear weapons, including the situations with North Korea, Iran, and Russia. The post “Flashpoint” with Mark Fitzpatrick appeared first on  American Security Project.

ASP's new Flashpoint Podcast, hosted by Andrew Holland, discusses tomorrow's headlines today. This week's guest: ASP CEO BGen Stephen A. Cheney, USMC (Ret). The post “Flashpoint” with BGen Stephen Cheney appeared first on  American Security Project.

On July 12, the American Security Project hosted an event on United States- Africa security relations. The panel included Representative Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Lt. General John Castellaw, retired member of the United States Marine Corps. The post Event Recap: U.S.-Africa Security Relations appeared first on  American Security Project.

On May 15, the American Security Project hosted an event on the prospects of a trade war between the United States and China. The panel included Carolyn Bartholomew, Vice Chairman of the U.S. – China Economic and Security Review Commission, and Ivan Schlager, from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates and head of his firm’s CFIUS practice. The post Event Recap: Perspectives on a Trade War – The Trade and Investment Disputes between the U.S. and China appeared first on  American Security Project.

On April 5th, the American Security Project hosted an event on U.S. military basing in the Middle East and the U.S.’ strategic interests in the region. The panel included ASP’s CEO Brigadier General Stephen Cheney, USMC (Ret.), David Des Roches, Staff Major General Nasser AbdulAziz Al-Attiyah, Qatar Armed Forces, and was moderated by ASP adjunct fellow Asha Castleberry. The post Event Recap: U.S. Military Facilities in the Middle East – Furthering America’s Strategic Interests appeared first on  American Security Project.

On this week’s episode of “What’s Next?,” Maggie Feldman-Piltch is joined by the founder of Divergent Options, Phil Walter. They discuss the United States’ policy in Afghanistan and how the US might achieve an end of conflict in the country. Speaker’s Bio Phil Walter is the founder of Divergent Options. Phil has served in the military, […] The post What’s Next? with Phil Walter appeared first on  American Security Project.

On this week’s episode of “What’s Next?,” Maggie Feldman-Piltch is joined by COO of CARE USA and former Deputy Secretary of State Heather Higginbottom. They discuss the importance of international aid, challenges facing development operations abroad, and the role of NGOs in 21st century aid. The post What’s Next? with Heather Higginbottom appeared first on  American Security Project.

On this week’s episode of “What’s Next?,” Maggie Feldman-Piltch is joined by former Senator John Warner. They discuss the vital role think tanks have in Washington, D.C., his long life of public service, and America’s transition from isolation following World War II. Speaker’s Bio John Warner is a former Senator from Virginia. He was born […] The post What’s Next? with former Senator John Warner(R-Va) appeared first on  American Security Project.

On this week’s episode of “What’s Next?,” Maggie Feldman-Piltch is joined by Brigadier General David McGinnis, USA (Ret.). They discuss an American Security Project-led delegation to Havana, Cuba which brought six retired flag officers on a fact-finding mission to explore options for future U.S.-Cuba relations. The post What’s Next? with Brigadier General David McGinnis, USA (Ret.) appeared first on  American Security Project.

On this week’s episode of “What’s Next?”, Maggie Feldman-Piltch is joined by Dr. Joel Hellman, Dean of Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. They discuss the intersection of development and security in post-conflict environments. The post What’s Next? with Dr. Joel Hellman appeared first on  American Security Project.

Maggie Feldman-Piltch is joined by Emily Anagnostos, Researcher for the Institute for the Study of War. They discuss the U.S. campaign in Mosul as well as the potential for a new Sunni insurgency after ISIS loses it's grip on Iraq. The post “What’s Next?” with Emily Anagnostos appeared first on  American Security Project.

Maggie Feldman-Piltch is joined by Beverly Kirk, a fellow at the International Security Program at CSIS and manager of the Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative. They discuss the Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative and different ways to amplify the voices of professional women in the field. The post “What’s Next?” with Beverly Kirk appeared first on  American Security Project.

ASP’s CEO BGen Stephen A. Cheney, USMC (Ret) and BG Stephen Xenakis, USA (Ret) discussed the findings of their report on Obesity and National Security with commentary by Dr. Glenn Stettin of Express Scripts. The post Event Recap: Obesity and National Security appeared first on  American Security Project.