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New op-ed by ASP President Emeritus Gen. Stephen Cheney (@starsandstripes.bsky.social): Hegseth’s “fit or out” approach misses the point. Science, not separation, should guide a healthy force.

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November 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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💵🌍 New blog: Can the Dollar Stay on Top?

Global rivals are moving to challenge the dollar’s dominance. Can any currency truly replace it?

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#USDollar #GlobalEconomy #DeDollarization #Finance
Can the Dollar Stay on Top? Risks and Realities of De-Dollarization
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November 6, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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💥 New blog: The U.S. Doesn’t Need to Resume Nuclear Testing

How renewed nuclear tests would destabilize global security while offering no real advantage. America’s arsenal is already reliable and unmatched.

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The U.S. Doesn’t Need to Resume Nuclear Testing
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November 5, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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🗳️ As voters head to the polls 🇺🇸, U.S. election systems face growing cyber threats. Weak oversight and disinformation put democracy at risk. 💻

🔗 americansecurityproject.org/the-quiet-collapse-of-election-security/

#ElectionDay #CyberSecurity #Democracy
The Quiet Collapse of Election Security
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November 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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AI is becoming the solution to its own energy problem. ⚡🤖

Our AI Imperative 2030 shows how smarter systems can power a cleaner, more efficient world. 🌍💡

#AI #CleanEnergy #Sustainability
October 31, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Hurricane Melissa is now a Category 5 with 180 mph winds, the strongest storm on the planet this year. 🌪️

Climate-driven intensification is accelerating and posing growing risks to global security.

#ClimateSecurity #ExtremeWeather #Hurricane
October 28, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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⚠️ Days before the Trump Xi meeting, China flew bombers near Taiwan.

Our recent blog explores how unmanned “hellscapes” could define the island’s defense:
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#Taiwan #PLA #USDefense #Drones #Security
Unmanned Vehicle “Hellscape” Will Play a Crucial Role in the Defense of Taiwan
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October 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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🆕 New blog: The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) of 2015 has expired ⚠️ as AI-driven cyber threats grow more complex. Without it, real-time collaboration between government and private sectors is weakened.
The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act 2015 Expired: What That Means for U.S. Cyber Defense
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October 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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As the federal shutdown continues, a quiet but dangerous development: CISA, the law protecting U.S. critical infrastructure, has expired.

Read how AI is reshaping the threat landscape in ASP’s new report Cloud of War. ☁️🤖

#AI #Cybersecurity #NationalSecurity
October 17, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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🧠💻 New from ASP: Cloud of War: AI’s Cyber Threat to America

State-sponsored hackers are using AI agents to target U.S. critical infrastructure. Downloads of automated cyberweapons are up nearly 50% in six months.

Watch the reel: www.instagram.com/reel/DPzgfal...

#Cybersecurity #NationalSecurity
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October 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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🆕 New blog: The Newest Synthetic Opioid Threat From China

💊 A synthetic opioid up to 40x stronger than fentanyl is spreading across the United States.

China-based criminal networks are fueling its rise, posing serious risks to U.S. health and security.

#OpioidCrisis #NationalSecurity #China
Nitazanes: The Newest Synthetic Opioid Threat From China
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October 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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⚡️ New blog: The Quantum Frontier is reshaping global power.

Quantum computing, sensing, and cryptography could define the next era of U.S. strategic dominance.

#Quantum #Innovation #USLeadership #Cybersecurity #NationalSecurity #TechFrontier
The Quantum Frontier: Shaping the Future of U.S. Strategic Dominance
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October 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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🚨 New report: Cloud of War from the American Security Project’s AI Imperative 2030 warns of AI-powered cyber threats targeting U.S. critical infrastructure

🧠 The report calls for stronger AI-driven defenses and modernization of national cybersecurity strategy.

#Cybersecurity #AI #NationalSecurity
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October 9, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Sen. Jim Risch introduced new legislation to increase economic pressure on China as concern grows over a potential invasion of Taiwan.
ASP’s latest analysis explores how the U.S. military’s planned “hellscape” of unmanned vehicles could play a key role in Taiwan’s defense.
Unmanned Vehicle “Hellscape” Will Play a Crucial Role in the Defense of Taiwan
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October 7, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Another U.S. strike on a Venezuelan drug boat has killed four. Is this escalation or deterrence? Our latest ASP analysis explores the risks and limits of using lethal force in the War on Drugs.

Read here: www.americansecurityproject.org/can-the-mili...

#WarOnDrugs #Venezuela #USForeignPolicy
Can the Military Win the War On Drugs?
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October 3, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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🚨 Rapid Response: America’s military has a weight problem.

Nearly 2/3 of troops are overweight or obese, the #1 disqualifier for service. SecWar Hegseth says more PT and willpower, but decades of research prove that fails.

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#NationalSecurity #Defense
October 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Russian jets and drones keep testing NATO airspace. At UNGA, Trump said NATO should “fire away” at unauthorized Russian aircraft.

But Moscow’s aggression is more than incursions. It is gray zone tactics: cyberattacks, GPS jamming, disinformation, and election interference.
From Ukraine to the Baltics: Russia’s Expanding Gray Zone Aggression
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September 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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At #UNGA, Australia seeks to reinforce #AUKUS and U.S. ties. Meanwhile, the Pentagon’s “hellscape” plan of unmanned vehicles shows how tech may offset China’s naval edge in a #Taiwan scenario. 🤖🚀

More at ASP: www.americansecurityproject.org/unmanned-veh...

#Defense #Innovation #IndoPacific
Unmanned Vehicle “Hellscape” Will Play a Crucial Role in the Defense of Taiwan
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September 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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🚨 New on the ASP Blog: Can the U.S. military win the War on Drugs?

A lethal strike off Venezuela shows a shift from interdiction to combat. Will this deter DTOs, or create legal, diplomatic, and strategic risks?

👉 www.americansecurityproject.org/can-the-mili...

#NationalSecurity #WarOnDrugs
Can the Military Win the War On Drugs?
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September 16, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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🚨 Russian drones in Polish airspace show Moscow’s gray zone playbook in action. Cheap drones vs. billion-dollar defenses is a mismatch Europe cannot ignore.

Our latest: Russia’s hybrid tactics from Ukraine to the Baltics.
👉 www.americansecurityproject.org/from-ukraine...

#NATO #Poland #Ukraine
From Ukraine to the Baltics: Russia’s Expanding Gray Zone Aggression
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September 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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The House Rules Committee advanced the Baltic Security Initiative yesterday, underscoring U.S. commitment to the region.

But security isn’t just about Russia, Baltic states face a looming demographic crisis that could undermine stability from within.
Demographic Decline: A Tangible Threat to the Baltic States
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September 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Hong Kong has become a tool for Beijing’s authoritarian agenda, threatening Americans in the city, fueling transnational repression in the U.S., and enabling illicit finance that supports U.S. adversaries. Washington must act with vigilance.
Rising Authoritarianism in Hong Kong Threatens U.S. National Security
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September 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Obesity costs the @DeptofDefense $1.35B every year, draining resources and weakening our armed forces.

Current interventions are falling short. Expanding access to proven treatments can strengthen readiness and save Americans billions in the long run.
White Paper — Costs and Consequences: Obesity’s Compounding Impact on the Military Health System
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September 4, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Did you know that obesity and overweight are the #1 reasons young Americans can't serve in the military?

⬇️Find out more about how obesity harms military recruitment and readiness—and what we need to do to fix it.
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#NationalSecurity #NationalGuard #MAHA
White Paper – Combating Military Obesity: Stigma’s Persistent Impact on Operational Readiness
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September 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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At today’s hearing,
@SecKennedy
warned that chronic diseases pose a growing national security risk.

Obesity, the top military recruitment disqualifier for young Americans, is keeping thousands from serving in uniform.

#NationalSecurity #PublicHealth #RFKjr #MAHA
White Paper – Combating Military Obesity: Stigma’s Persistent Impact on Operational Readiness
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September 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM