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

🚨 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. 🎥 Watch more: www.instagram.com/reel/DPQa8Dj... #NationalSecurity #Defense

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.

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

🚨 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

🚨 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

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.

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.

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.

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. americansecurityproject.org/white-paper-... #NationalSecurity #NationalGuard #MAHA

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

Xi stood with Putin and Kim in Beijing 🇨🇳🇷🇺🇰🇵 China showcased its growing military might in a massive parade. ASP’s recent analysis explores why an unmanned vehicle “hellscape” may be crucial to Taiwan’s defense.

A New Era in U.S.-Africa Relations? As AGOA quietly ends, Washington is replacing aid with commercial diplomacy. Will this trade-first approach strengthen ties or cede ground to China and Russia? Read the full analysis: www.americansecurityproject.org/a-new-era-in... #USAfrica #ForeignPolicy

🚨 New Blog: Beijing’s tightening grip on Hong Kong is more than a local issue, it’s a U.S. national security threat. From transnational repression to illicit finance, Washington must respond. 👉 www.americansecurityproject.org/rising-autho... #China #HongKong #NatSec

🚨 New Blog: The U.S. is retreating from renewable energy, handing China the keys to global clean tech. Trump’s fossil fuel push risks U.S. competitiveness, security, and leadership. 👉 Read: www.americansecurityproject.org/u-s-withdraw... #CleanEnergy #Climate #Geopolitics

China produces over half the world’s EVs 🚗⚡ & dominates battery supply chains 🔋. Meanwhile, U.S. policy is slowing. A new report warns: without bold action, we’ll cede profits & strategic leverage to Beijing. Read here: www.americansecurityproject.org/charging-ahe... #EVs #China

🔐Election security is not just about technology, it’s about maintaining strong, trusted institutions.

🚨As the U.S. and Russia prepare for a summit in Alaska, Ukraine remains on edge over potential territorial concessions.

🚨The U.S. trade deficit has hit a two-year low and the goods gap with China falls sharply. As traditional trade imbalances narrow, competition is shifting to strategic sectors like energy.

The U.S. travel ban is framed as a fix for illegal immigration, but the data tells a more complicated story. Our latest blog discusses the limits of relying on selective visa overstay statistics and the risks it poses to national security.

🚨As Xi Jinping’s 2027 Taiwan invasion date looms, U.S Navy officials ramp up the Replicator 1 initiative. The U.S. is racing to turn the South China Sea into an “unmanned hellscape” of drones, surface vessels and submersibles.

China’s support for Russia in Ukraine may be tied to its ambitions in Taiwan. As Beijing gains military insights and deepens ties with Moscow, the link between European and Indo-Pacific conflicts becomes clearer. 🔗 www.americansecurityproject.org/taiwan-ambit... #China #Russia #Taiwan #Ukraine

The quiet dismantling of the U.S. State Department isn’t just shortsighted, it’s a national security risk. Fewer diplomats could lead to less intel, fewer alliances, and more conflict. 👇

🚗EV sales are rising all over the world and China moves to cement its position as leader in vehicle manufacturing. As the U.S. fails to catch up, the economic and political consequences could threaten its entire auto industry.

🚨This week the Supreme Court ruled to allow the Trump Administration to continue to lay off employees from the Department of Education. 🗓️Last month, we assessed how mass federal layoffs have created a unique opportunity for the CCP to exploit both financial desperation and employee disgruntlement.

Rare earths are critical to U.S. AI dominance. But China controls 70% of global supply. As AI accelerates the arms race, America must act. Read ASP's latest blog: 📘 americansecurityproject.org/the-new-cold... #NatSec #RareEarths #AI #USChina #TechCompetition

The CCP floods the web with propaganda, now AI models are absorbing it. ASP’s latest investigation reveals that even U.S. chatbots sometimes repeat CCP narratives. What happens when disinformation shapes the tools we rely on? 🔗 www.americansecurityproject.org/evidence-of-...

Mass federal layoffs are not just an economic issue, they are a national security risk. China is already exploiting the fallout, targeting former U.S. officials for espionage recruitment.

Peacebuilding saves lives and taxpayer dollars. For every $1 invested, we save $16 in response costs. Cutting these programs weakens U.S. security, fuels instability, and hands opportunities to China.

Today, world leaders meet at a historic NATO summit where a new defense spending pledge will be discussed that leaves a possibility of shifting alliances. As Russia-Ukraine tensions continue to evolve, the Arctic remains an increasingly vital territory for NATO.

🚨The CCP is exploiting your use of AI through censorship, astroturfing and manipulation of model training data. ⏯️Tune in to our latest Rapid Response episode where we unpack the growing threat to information integrity and U.S. national security. Stay informed ➡️

Reports reveal that Trump officials weighed sweeping China tech bans before trade talks. This highlights why the U.S. needs a long-term semiconductor strategy rooted in national security—not trade brinkmanship. Read ASP’s blog: 🔗 www.americansecurityproject.org/washington-m...

🚨 Russia’s latest strikes on Kyiv are among the most devastating yet and reflect a broader strategy of hybrid warfare. Our recent blog analyzes how gray zone tactics like cyberattacks and disinformation are central to Moscow’s goal of destabilizing Europe. 🔗 Read more:

🌍📍The G7 summit is underway, and while Ukraine is still a contended topic, the U.S is focused on the Middle East and reducing military involvement abroad. Our 2022 blog warned that the G7 oil price cap wouldn’t meaningfully support Ukraine and that reality remains true. 🔗Revisit our analysis:

🚨U.S-Iran nuclear talks are once again at a standstill as Tehran signals that it will continue to pursue nuclear activities, despite mounting tensions. In 2021, we explored the consequences of failed negotiations on both parties and the global non-proliferation regime. 🔗Read more here:

Today, U.S and China will move closer to a deal on export restrictions, a vital step amid rising competition over critical resources. 🌍Explore our blog on the importance of U.S investment in the lobal rare earth minerals supply chain and the strategic challenge posed by China:

Europe is answering U.S. calls for greater defense independence but not in the way Washington expected. As the EU prioritizes domestic arms production, non-American defense firms are thriving while U.S. companies fall behind. Read more in our blog: www.americansecurityproject.org/an-unintende...

Hidden radios. Undocumented software. Chinese-made solar inverters may contain backdoors—posing a major threat to the grid. How real is the risk to U.S. and allied energy security? We break it down in our newest blog👇 🔗 www.americansecurityproject.org/chinas-unsee... #EnergySecurity #China

The U.S. lifting sanctions on Syria marks a pivotal reset—ushering in regional shifts and weakening Russia’s grip on the Middle East. Explore how Assad’s fall and U.S. diplomacy could reshape the future. 👇 www.americansecurityproject.org/syrias-reset...

Foreign third-party litigation financing (TPLF) could be a national security risk. How? Through patent lawsuits funded by adversaries like China or Russia—used to spy, harass, and steal U.S. tech secrets. Let’s break it down. 👇

Congress just proposed a 10-year freeze on state-level AI laws, even as 700+ AI bills were introduced by states last year. No national AI or data-privacy law exists yet. What’s at stake? Watch ASP’s latest Rapid Response Reel: www.instagram.com/reel/DJplpQb...

Russia’s gray zone tactics—cyberattacks, disinformation, and border pressure—are expanding beyond Ukraine. Our latest blog analyzes the trends and potential implications for European security. americansecurityproject.org/from-ukraine... #GrayZone #NationalSecurity #HybridWarfare #Europe

Could the Arctic be the most likely flashpoint for nuclear war? In a new op-ed, ASP’s Matthew Wallin examines how melting ice, strategic geography, and great power tensions are colliding in the High North. Read the full piece: 🔗 www.americansecurityproject.org/is-the-arcti...

Our new report is making waves — and for good reason. Obesity is threatening the readiness of the U.S. Reserve Component. 📽️ Watch our rapid response reel to learn why this matters for national security: www.instagram.com/reel/DJXdfP4... #MilitaryReadiness #NationalSecurity

📢 NEW REPORT: Foreign third-party litigation financing is rising—and it poses real national security risks. ASP explores what policymakers need to know. www.americansecurityproject.org/perspective-... #NatSec #LitigationFinance #Policy

Today’s escalation between India and Pakistan underscores how quickly tensions can rise in South Asia. In 2019, ASP highlighted the risks of recurring conflict and nuclear signaling in the region. Those concerns remain relevant. Read our blog: www.americansecurityproject.org/dangerous-te...

ASP in the News: Our latest white paper on how obesity threatens Reserve Component readiness is making waves. As national security risks evolve, so must our readiness strategies. Read the full coverage ⬇️ 🔗 www.americansecurityproject.org/asp-in-the-n... #NatSec #MilitaryReadiness

The U.S. is taking on a greater role in safeguarding security in the Indo-Pacific—an essential step as China expands its footprint in the Pacific. Economic resilience and food security are core to regional stability. www.americansecurityproject.org/u-s-china-tr...

Obesity is more than a public health crisis — it’s a national security challenge. ASP’s latest report calls for action to strengthen the Reserve force and improve access to care for service members. Read more: www.americansecurityproject.org/white-paper-...

The White House recently emphasized that “Critical minerals, including rare earth elements, are essential for national security and economic resilience.” At ASP, we’ve long recognized this. Here's why rare earths matter now more than ever. www.americansecurityproject.org/a-new-era-fo...