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The Arctic at the Center of World Affairs

The Arctic is now at the center of world affairs. What was once a frozen ocean, closed to all but the most intrepid explorers, is now a venue for oil and mineral exploration, cargo transit, and even tourism.   President Obama’s visit to Alaska for the GLACIER...

What We Are Reading

Key Reads   Wall Street Slumps at the Open on Global Growth Worries Tanya Agrawal / Reuters Wall Street fell sharply for the third straight day on Thursday after the Federal Reserve highlighted global growth concerns and as finance stocks declined on speculation...

Joint Statement on Climate Change

Today, the United States faces a looming threat to national security: climate change. As our service in all four branches of the military taught us, we must prepare for all threats, even those that are over the horizon. We see that our armed forces are already acting...

ASP Generals Argue for Renewable Fuels

Last week Retired Army Generals gathered in Iowa to discuss the importance of biofuels in strengthening America’s national security. Ret. Gen. Wesley Clark, Ret. Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton and Ret. Brig. Gen. Steven Anderson gathered to advocate on behalf of VoteVets.org....

DoD Report on Security Implications of Climate Change

On July 29th 2015 the US Department of Defense released the “Report on National Security Implications of Climate-Related Risks and a Changing Climate.” The report stated that global climate change will have “wide ranging implications for U.S. national security...