American Security Project

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: americansecurityproject.org/retired-milita…

The Consensus for American Security is an initiative of influential military and national security leaders who strive to create long-term consensus around the big strategic national security issues facing our country. Read some individual members’ statements on the war against Iran. americansecurityproject.org/retired-milita…

Though the military accomplishments of Operation #EpicFury are incredibly impressive, the vagueness and lack of strategic planning are likely to lead to an epic fail. ASP CEO @MatthewRWallin takes a look at a number of issues with regards to this war. americansecurityproject.org/unclear-justif…

There's a lot of talk over whether the U.S. is headed to war with Iran. ASP's CEO @MatthewRWallin put a little thought into that today. The answer? Take a read: americansecurityproject.org/the-u-s-is-unp…

The American Security Project has tracked the security implications of America's cloud monoculture since 2022, but the risks can no longer be ignored. As the FTC deepens scrutiny of Microsoft’s cloud and AI licensing, policymakers must also confront these practices' impact on U.S. national security. americansecurityproject.org/wp-content/upl… (3/3)

This threat is magnified when leading firms continually fail to maintain data integrity and security. From source code exposure in China to what was described as a “cascade of failures” in federal IT security breaches, overprioritizing Microsoft could jeopardize the Administration’s ambitious government-wide adoption of AI. thehill.com/opinion/techno… (2/3)

The @FTC's inquiry into Microsoft's cloud and AI practices isn't just important for domestic competition. When 85% of the U.S. public sector relies on a single vendor for federal IT systems, including mission-critical systems for defense, diplomacy, and homeland security, tech monoculture becomes a national security threat. bloomberg.com/news/articles/… (1/3)

New blog: The 2026 National Defense Strategy 🇺🇸 takes a calmer tone than last year, but gaps between rhetoric and real-world action leave U.S. foreign policy goals uncertain ⚠️ Read more: americansecurityproject.org/the-2026-natio… #NationalDefenseStrategy #USForeignPolicy #Alliances

Partnership, not punishment, is the key to strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base 🛡️ Clear contracts, investor confidence, and collaboration drive production faster than government overreach. Read more from Lt Gen Norman R. Seip, USAF (Ret.) 👉 americansecurityproject.org/building-defen… #DefensePolicy #NationalSecurity #MilitaryReadiness

Following a week of Q4 earnings from defense contractors and President Trump's executive order targeting stock buybacks and dividends, here's important context: aerospace and defense ranks NEAR THE BOTTOM of all industries for capital returns to shareholders. The data: A&D dividend yields average just 1.9%, compared to 6.89% for steel, 2.7% for automobile production, and 3.29% for oil and gas. The path to faster production isn't micromanaging financial decisions—it's long-term contracts that give companies confidence to invest. Read more: americansecurityproject.org/building-defen…

⏳ New START, the last U.S.-Russia nuclear arms control treaty, is set to expire within hours. Letting it lapse without a replacement risks an unconstrained nuclear arms race and greater global instability. Read ASP’s analysis: americansecurityproject.org/the-u-s-needs-… #NewSTART #ArmsControl #NationalSecurity #GlobalSecurity

5/ Every warfighter deserves the resources to stay healthy and mission-ready. Read the full open letter here: americansecurityproject.org/open-letter-st…

4/ It also calls for restoring TRICARE coverage for effective obesity medications and ensuring service members get the care they need to remain strong during service and beyond.

1/ Today, the American Security Project, with the Obesity Care Advocacy Network and over 70 partners, sent an open letter to the @DeptofWar calling for urgent action to address military obesity. #MilitaryHealth #ForceReadiness #NationalSecurity

U.S. global #AI leadership will not be won through Chinese tech scarcity; it must come from Ameria's competitive advantages, sustained international investment, and its firms outcompeting their state-subsidized rivals in security and trust. A new op-ed by David Wade (@davidwade) and Courtney Manning (@CourtneyfMan) lays out the case for global U.S. cybersecurity dominance: cyberscoop.com/ai-race-china-…

🚨 Event: Targeted and Precise - AI Export Controls and U.S. National Security Amid unprecedented global demand for advanced American AI technologies, hardware export controls have enormous consequences for American economic competitiveness, national security, and innovation dynamism. On February 4th, 12:00–1:00 pm EST, please join ASP and a panel of leading experts at the intersection of national security and semiconductor supply chains to assess export control risks, benefits, and policy options to strengthen U.S. AI leadership while protecting sensitive technologies. Moderator: Courtney Manning, Director, AI Imperative 2030, American Security Project (@CourtneyfMan) Panelists: David Lin, Senior Advisor, Special Competitive Studies Project Paul S. Triolo, Partner, DGA Group (@pstAsiatech) Alasdair Phillips-Robins, Technology & International Affairs Fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (@alasdairpr) This event qualifies as a Widely Attended Gathering. Lunch will be provided. RSVP: …ols-us-competitiveness.eventbrite.com