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: www.americansecurityproject.org/the-2026-nat...
#NationalDefenseStrategy #USForeignPolicy #Alliances
⏳ 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: www.americansecurityproject.org/the-u-s-need...
The health of our warfighters is a national security priority. Rising rates of obesity threaten readiness, manpower, and long-term resilience. ASP and 70+ partners sent an open letter with evidence-based recommendations. Read it here:
#NationalSecurity #MilitaryReadiness
6/ Congress and federal agencies need to act on acquisition reform and risk mitigation now. Doing the same thing repeatedly is insecurity not innovation.
#FederalIT #AI #Innovation #Cybersecurity
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5/ ASP warned last year about the national security risks of overreliance on one provider. If US defense or homeland systems go down, the consequences could be catastrophic.
4/ EU governments are also exposed. 73–80% rely on Azure. Data hosted in China adds another layer of risk, making cyber attacks almost inevitable.
3/ The problem is cloud monoculture. AWS holds 30% of the global market, Microsoft Azure 20%. In the US public sector, Microsoft controls 85% of mission-critical systems.
2/ A Microsoft outage recently hit millions in the US during a snowy workweek. Earlier, a 15-hour AWS outage froze 3,500 orgs in the US, UK, and Germany, halting government, business, and university operations.
1/ Today we look at the federal government’s too big to fail IT problem. Recent outages show why reliance on just a few providers puts critical systems at risk.
#FederalIT #Cybersecurity #CloudComputing #TechPolicy
New blog: The U.S. Needs to do Something about New START 📜💣
With the treaty set to expire Feb 4, could Trump use his relationship with Putin to secure an extension? 🌎🤝
Read more: www.americansecurityproject.org/the-u-s-need...
#NuclearSecurity #NewSTART #ArmsControl #USRussiaRelations
🚨 Rapid Response Ep. 14: Winning the AI Race 🌐 U.S. tech leadership depends on exporting innovation, not isolating it.
Engagement is the path to shaping AI globally. 🌍🤖
Watch here: www.instagram.com/reel/DTySVyN...
#AI #TechPolicy #Innovation #GlobalLeadership
At Davos, one trend cuts through the noise: AI is becoming an organizing principle of global power. 🤖
From Nvidia to the White House, the message is clear—AI is core infrastructure, and U.S. exports are strategic leverage.
#Davos #AI #Geopolitics #TechPolicy
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www.americansecurityproject.org/are-the-iran...
#Iran #IranProtests #USForeignPolicy #HumanRights #MiddleEastBluesky #NationalSecurity
🆕 New blog: Are the Iranian Protests any Different this Time Around, and Should the U.S. Help?
As Iran’s currency collapses and repression intensifies, this analysis explores whether these protests truly mark a turning point and what role the United States should or should not play.
AI investment is beginning to move the energy needle.
Meta’s nuclear partnerships and Bloom Energy’s fuel cells show how AI demand is accelerating clean, reliable power in the U.S.
The trajectory: AI is driving sustainable, zero-emissions energy at scale.
#CleanEnergy #AI #EnergySecurity
New military fitness rules could worsen disordered eating among troops 🚨🍽️
Discipline alone is not enough. ASP calls for real support including medical care, nutrition, and behavioral guidance. Troops need evidence‑based solutions to meet standards safely.
Beijing hit U.S. defense giants and CEOs with travel sanctions after the Taipei arms sale. The surprising targets: AI innovators Anduril & Rhombus Power. China fears digital intelligence that can predict, warn, and respond faster than human planners. 🤖💥
#AI #Taiwan #USChina #MilitaryTech
Maduro has been captured by US forces this weekend. Trump says the US will run Venezuela until a transition. Experts warn removing him won’t make America safer 🌎💡
Read full analysis: www.americansecurityproject.org/removing-nic...
#Venezuela #USForeignPolicy #Maduro #NationalSecurity
The U.S. and China are competing for AI leadership 🤖. AI’s global impact requires secure cloud infrastructure to reach all. Over 160 governments are partnering with U.S., Chinese, and international groups to build AI infrastructure and skills.
Explore the Global Government Cloud Partnerships Map:
The AI race isn’t just U.S. vs China. With 78% of the world outside these countries, global cloud infrastructure is key. 160+ governments partner with American, Chinese, and international groups to expand AI access.
Explore the Global AI Stack Map: www.americansecurityproject.org/global-ai-st...
Punitive measures will not address rising military obesity rates, but evidence-based medical treatment will. 💊💉
Read ASP’s President Emeritus Stephen Cheney latest op-ed on @starsandstripes.bsky.social here 👉 www.stripes.com/opinion/2025...
#Readiness #Obesity #MilitaryHealth #NationalSecurity
🆕 New blog: U.S. National Security Risks with Artificial Intelligence ⚠️
As AI accelerates, weak guardrails are exposing the U.S. to cyber threats, political manipulation, and emerging weapons risks. This analysis explains why safety must keep pace with innovation.
#NationalSecurity #AI #Cyber
Watch the full conversation here: www.americansecurityproject.org/event-recap-...
#AI #Cybersecurity #NationalSecurity #China #EmergingTech
Despite China’s ability to subsidize and mandate AI adoption, the U.S. remains the global incubator of innovation. Competing effectively means scaling affordable AI worldwide without sacrificing ethics or open markets.
Experts examined how AI is reshaping state-sponsored cyber operations, lowering barriers to grey zone activity, and complicating traditional deterrence models.
Event recap from yesterday’s discussion on AI-powered cyber threats 🤖🔐
Read more: ai.americansecurityproject.org/news/news-coverage-of-ccp-censorship-llms
#AI #EthicalAI #Transparency #TechPolicy
Our new report finds U.S. AI companies leading in transparency and security practices, while Chinese firms lag far behind. 80% of top U.S. AI companies voluntarily report emerging AI risks. None of the leading Chinese firms do. Transparency is essential for ethical, responsible AI 🤖📊
New blog: Removing Nicolas Maduro Won’t Make America Safer ⚖️
Military regime change could trigger chaos and push Latin America closer to China. Diplomacy offers a safer, smarter path.
Full post: www.americansecurityproject.org/removing-nic...
#Venezuela #USPolicy #LatinAmerica #NationalSecurity
📅 This week: ASP’s virtual event on defending against AI-powered cyber threats. Experts discuss AI’s role in cyber offense and defense. 💻
Register 👉 www.americansecurityproject.org/event/defend...
#CyberSecurity #AI #CyberDefense #NationalSecurity #TechPolicy