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American Security Project @americansecurityproject.org · 2d

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

American Security Project @americansecurityproject.org · 3d

⚠️ 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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American Security Project @americansecurityproject.org · 9d

Read ASP’s latest on why reauthorization matters ⬇️
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The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act 2015 Expired: What That Means for U.S. Cyber Defense

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American Security Project @americansecurityproject.org · 9d

🆕 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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American Security Project @americansecurityproject.org · 13d

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Cloud of War: The AI Cyber Threat to U.S. Critical Infrastructure | AI Imperative 2030

With the cloud broadening America’s attack surface and AI shortening cyberattack lifecycles, U.S. critical infrastructure needs strong AI defenses.

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American Security Project @americansecurityproject.org · 13d

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

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American Security Project @americansecurityproject.org · 15d

🧠💻 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.

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#Cybersecurity #NationalSecurity

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American Security Project @americansecurityproject.org · 16d

🆕 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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American Security Project @americansecurityproject.org · 20d

⚡️ 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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American Security Project @americansecurityproject.org · 21d

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American Security Project @americansecurityproject.org · 21d

🚨 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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American Security Project @americansecurityproject.org · 23d

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#Taiwan #China #IndoPacific #NationalSecurity #DefenseInnovation #USForeignPolicy

Unmanned Vehicle “Hellscape” Will Play a Crucial Role in the Defense of Taiwan

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American Security Project @americansecurityproject.org · 23d

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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American Security Project @americansecurityproject.org · 27d

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.

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#WarOnDrugs #Venezuela #USForeignPolicy

Can the Military Win the War On Drugs?

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American Security Project @americansecurityproject.org · 29d

🚨 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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American Security Project @americansecurityproject.org · Sep 24

ASP explains: From Ukraine to the Baltics: Russia’s Expanding Gray Zone Aggression
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#Ukraine #NATO #Russia #GrayZone 🌍

From Ukraine to the Baltics: Russia’s Expanding Gray Zone Aggression

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American Security Project @americansecurityproject.org · Sep 24

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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American Security Project @americansecurityproject.org · Sep 23

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. 🤖🚀

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#Defense #Innovation #IndoPacific

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American Security Project @americansecurityproject.org · Sep 16

🚨 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?

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Can the Military Win the War On Drugs?

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American Security Project @americansecurityproject.org · Sep 12

🚨 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.
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#NATO #Poland #Ukraine

From Ukraine to the Baltics: Russia’s Expanding Gray Zone Aggression

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American Security Project @americansecurityproject.org · Sep 10

Demographic Decline: A Tangible Threat to the Baltic States

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American Security Project @americansecurityproject.org · Sep 10

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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American Security Project @americansecurityproject.org · Sep 8

Rising Authoritarianism in Hong Kong Threatens U.S. National Security

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American Security Project @americansecurityproject.org · Sep 8

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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American Security Project @americansecurityproject.org · Sep 4

White Paper — Costs and Consequences: Obesity’s Compounding Impact on the Military Health System

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