American Security Project

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Artificial intelligence systems that execute tasks without human oversight or produce the primary basis for federal decision-making are being rapidly embedded across U.S. government, defense, and infrastructure systems. Continuity of compute is now a national security priority, as interruptions within the data centers that run these sophisticated algorithms can put vital national functions at risk. Read more in a new report by AI Imperative 2030.

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Our experts assess the MOU with the Iran. While a final deal is in the works, the concessions made under this interim deal are so significant it's a wonder it hasn't been subjected to the same scrutiny as the JCPOA.

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Why are the U.S. and China agressively investing in autonomous maritime systems? Whether on the ground, at sea, in the air, or beneath the ocean’s surface, modern conflict increasingly rewards forces that can distribute risk, extend operational reach, and generate combat power at lower cost.

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This year, the U.S. Navy is making a $3.11 billion bet: that autonomous maritime systems will allow the U.S. to efficiently deter or compete with China within the Indo-Pacific region by enhancing the agility, responsiveness, and flexibility of naval forces. But will it?

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As maritime tensions continue to strain global economic conditions, a recent uptick in attack tempo by Somali pirates raises concerns about how renewed piracy may intersect with growing militant cooperation and maritime insecurity across the Red Sea region.

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Why haven't the Houthis resumed their campaign in the Red Sea to create additional stress on the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran? It's about balancing risk and a diminished ability to re-supply. Instead, the strategy appears to involve bringing others into the fray to create plausible deniability. https://t.co/W2fdpQh5B3

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Though the Houthis’ rhetoric currently outpaces their operational capacity, the Bab al-Mandeb Strait remains a high-stake leverage point in the broader U.S.-Iran conflict. Any disruption would have cascading effects across global trade, energy markets, and maritime security, making it particularly important that Washington balance the Houthis’ potential red lines against broader U.S. security interests.

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The participation of Japan in the 41st iteration of the Balikatan or “shoulder-to-shoulder” exercise from April 20th to May 8th in the Philippines marks a historic development in diplomatic and military relations throughout the region. As tensions in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait continue to rise, the exercise sends a diplomatic signal to China that American allies continue to uphold a rules-based, free, and open Indo-Pacific. https://t.co/cYLQDRFtSd

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All this talk about Chinese EVs...you'd think someone would have some ideas about how to compete... Oh wait! We do! https://t.co/cWahWieOAK

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In our latest article, we take a look at the Houthis' threats to disrupt transit through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. This move would undoubtedly increase the economic consequences of the conflict with Iran and increase leverage against the U.S., so why haven't they done it? https://t.co/lE6vQsufZs

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Can a New Prime Minister break Iraq’s months-long political stalemate? The new Iraqi Prime Minister-Designate has received support from President Trump, but challenges remain regarding disarmament of Iranian-backed militias. A new piece by Nick Pomper breaks down bilateral engagements between Washington and Baghdad and proposes a diplomatic path forward.

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[Rep. Don Bacon 🇺🇸✈️🏍️⭐️🎖️ @RepDonBacon]

The continued attacks on NATO allies are counterproductive. The comments hurt Americans. I commanded the huge Ramstein AB in Germany. The two big airfields in Germany give us great access in three continents. We are shooting ourselves in our own feet.

[Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. @stavridisj]

Shame on us. I think of the brave Afghans that stood alongside us against the Taliban, especially those I worked with personally during my four years in command of the NATO mission there. It is incomprehensible to me that we would not bring them here to the United States, fulfilling the most fundamental obligations of trust and honor. https://t.co/An3nK0aadT

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We're hiring! Come help us do incredible research on the intersection of health, veterans, and military recruiting, readiness, and retention. We're looking for a fast learner, excellent communicator, and an enthusiasm for working on multiple projects. https://t.co/EmOTjIcpgz

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The war may be on pause, but Iran retains a sophisticated cyberwarfare capability, and the U.S. has been allowing fissures to form in its preparedness. https://t.co/P3yjihH5Ic

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While Iranian state-operated hacking groups face reduced capacity, Tehran-allied hackers are carrying out a high number of low-to-medium sophistication attacks on critical infrastructure globally. Training Middle Eastern critical infrastructure providers on Iranian cyber tactics and reinvigorating critical infrastructure security defenses at home can mitigate the impact of these asymmetric threats.

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ASP Board Member Secretary Chuck Hagel co-authored an op-ed with Secretary Leon Panetta outlining the major compromises to U.S. foreign policy goals and national security we are seeing as a result of the war against Iran.

"Among allies such as Canada, Britain and Germany, the war is reinforcing a growing sentiment that China is a more strategic economic partner and that those allies should look to new trade agreements with China instead of us — especially as China is already replacing the United States as their top trading partner."

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Today we released our latest report looking at the issue of obesity in the military. As pressures mount to get "fit not fat," military members are using a variety of unapproved weight loss substances in order to avoid the shame and stigma of treatment. Read more: https://t.co/rGMqcvNYPt

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As Operation Epic Fury unfolds, retired military flag officers from ASP’s Consensus for American Security have chosen to speak on the war and the consequences for the U.S. and the region.

Read the full commentary from BG David L. McGinnis, BG Robert Felderman, and BG Steven M. Anderson here: https://t.co/ugiz8B5xBT