Is the US Ready for Near-Simultaneous Terrorist Attacks?
The U.S. is overdue for a large-scale exercise to test our ability to respond to near-simultaneous, nationwide terrorist attacks.
Growing US Opioid Crisis Could Become a Big Threat to National Security
The opioid crisis in the U.S. has the potential to become a national security threat beyond anything America has experienced from a foreign power.
The Escalating US-China Trade War, Part 2
The U.S. is going to forcefully push back against China and its activities by exploiting Beijing’s weaknesses without straying into an armed conflict.
How Prepared Is the US Coast Guard to Defend Arctic Regions?
Northern routes will become key in the economic future of the U.S. However, the U.S. Coast Guard is not prepared for Arctic operations.
The Continuing Threat from Lone-Wolf Terrorists in America
Traditional methods of using undercover sources and intercepting communications are largely ineffective against lone-wolf terrorists.
North Dakota Border Wall Contractor Under Scrutiny For Trump's Preferred Treatment
President Trump has personally and repeatedly urged the head of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to award border wall contracts to Fisher Industries.
The Escalating US-China Trade War, Part 1
Recent talks failed because China believed that the U.S. economy was weak and that China could rely on economic data to undermine Trump’s reelection effort.
Why the US Needs Rare-Earth Elements for Homeland Security
With no domestic rare-earth processors, the United States currently relies on China for approximately 78 percent of its rare-earth elements processing.
Border Fence: Trump Pushes For A Potentially Harmful (But Pleasing To The Eye) Wall
President Trump wants a black border wall (making it too hot to touch) and topped with spikes – while also requiring it to be aesthetically pleasing.
Will New DNA Testing at US Border Reduce Human Trafficking?
DHS will soon start a voluntary pilot DNA test program at the US-Mexico border to show whether or not tested individuals are related.