National Security Policy Center的动态

On the latest episode of #UncommonKnowledge with host Peter Robinson, The Hoover Institution, Stanford University senior fellow Lt. Gen. HR McMaster provides insight into his tenure as national security advisor, emphasizing that his role was not to make or centralize foreign policy decisions but to support the president in setting and executing his #foreignpolicy and #nationalsecurity agenda. Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eRWZ2JUb

Our thanks to Times Higher Education for their interest in our new Research Transformation report. ?? Reporter Helen Packer highlights one of the key issues to emerge from the report: the time being spent by academics and university leaders on research security. How does that match up with your experience? What will the future hold? ?? See the story - which quotes our report and our VP of Research Integrity, Dr Leslie McIntosh - here: https://lnkd.in/g6BruFxE #ResearchTransformation #ResearchSecurity

Times Higher Education is highlighting what universities are worried about #ResearchSecurity. As stated in the article, research security is a bigger issue than what researchers can or should have to manage. (And research security is more than technology, but that is another story.)

"epistemological base" refers to the underlying framework of knowledge, assumptions, and beliefs that inform and justify the security agencies' actions and worldview. By consolidating this epistemological base through cultural products, the security agencies are able to naturalize their practices and discourses, making them appear as common sense and unquestionable to the public.

Literally making the world a better AND safer place, check out George Mason University's Summer 2024 Momentum Newsletter with a focus on the Defense and Security Sector. https://lnkd.in/gmRNXvtP Why? ... as noted by Andre Marshall, VP for Research, Innovation and Economic Impact, "As we face growing concerns about national security and defense—including new threats from cyberattacks, disinformation operations, and efforts to damage the economy—researchers and scientists at George Mason University are regularly engaged with U.S. government agencies to advance next-generation capabilities and readiness needed to ensure the country’s safety... We are expanding our burgeoning defense and security portfolio while advancing the associated support frameworks under the direction of Sarah Campbell (Phelan), the new associate vice president of research for defense and security initiatives." What will you find - a story on Sarah Campbell, the Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting's focus on helping the Pentagon enter the 21st century and research on hacker psychology which will help defend against cyberattacks....plus much more... #MasonNation #MakingAnImpact #buildingfutures #creatingabetterworld #ISpyPatriotPride #DefenseTech

Thank you, to the brilliant team at The Athina Press, for so artfully and elegantly publishing my book: Modern Minutemen and Women, The Art of Influence: A voter education guide. My author's copy arrived yesterday, with its final edits fixed. This version is the "professor's copy,” a beautiful hardback. The "student's copy," will be a paperback, priced lower, as to not impose heavy book costs onto students. This book is highly recommended for and mostly designed, for undergrad and grad school. It's highly recommended for understanding threats revolving around #NarrativeWarfare, mis and disinformation. Additionally, it discusses in detail, why the US and NATO are mostly impotent in protecting the resilience of our citizens from influence operations and projecting democracy. Even as I type this, we are losing ground to our worst adversaries. I wrote this book to inform any and all, about the criticality of investing in full-spectrum and ethical influence operations and operational expertise, rather than just AI, faux narrative specialists and those falsely claiming that CYBER holds all of the answers. Influence is a most human of professions and a field that requires everything, not just one or two tools in our toolboxes. As noted, our national security community regarding influence, is and has been for decades, impotent and expensive, but still leaves us more at threat than ever. Finally, this book, tells everyone what this field looks like, from the one type of professional, that our influence community... refuses to listen to... the handful of true operators. Many may not like what they read here, especially those who've made such a disaster out of my profession, but it should also be a wake-up call to citizens. Like the Minutemen on Lexington commons, the bridge at Concord and other commons around Boston at the beginning of our War for Independence, ordinary citizens must do it ourselves. Our government has clearly demonstrated that they cannot and in most cases, will not. This book and the student's version are available at Barnes & Noble, Inc. or for discounts, please see the extraordinary team at The Athina Press. Their website is as follows: https://lnkd.in/g5yGusJZ National Security Council, The White House Office of the Director of National Intelligence Office of the Secretary of Defense The Joint Staff USSOCOM Joint Special Operations University Joint Special Operations Command NATO NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence UK Ministry of Defence National Security Agency U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Pell Center at Salve Regina University Harvard's Belfer Center Texas A&M University - The Bush School of Government and Public Service Harvard University Kennedy School of Government The University of Texas at San Antonio Stanford University San Diego State University UC San Diego University of Southern California

?? Intelligence Conversations: Insights from Dan Stanton on National Security and Emerging Threats ????? In this special episode of Intelligence Conversations, I speak with Daniel Stanton, a seasoned intelligence professional with extensive experience in both operational intelligence and academic leadership. https://lnkd.in/eSZcVxUJ Currently working at the University of Ottawa, Dan is shaping the future of national security professionals through the National Security Program (NSP), which provides critical knowledge for those working in government, law enforcement, and intelligence sectors. Throughout this conversation, Dan offers a rare and candid look into his career, including: ?? Career in Intelligence: Hear how Dan got his start in intelligence and how his path evolved, leading him to the University of Ottawa. Learn about the significance of his work and how the NSP is helping to fill the growing need for skilled intelligence professionals. ?? The National Security Program (NSP): Discover how this program educates and trains professionals across Canada to address today’s security challenges. Dan provides a deep dive into how the program builds on knowledge of the Canadian Intelligence Community and addresses evolving threats. ?? Emerging Threats in National Security: From foreign interference to insider threats, Dan and Neil explore the current and looming dangers facing Canadian and global security. What are the trends that security professionals must be aware of? ?? The Role of Former Practitioners: How does incorporating experienced intelligence professionals as instructors enrich the NSP curriculum? Dan explains the importance of having former practitioners teach the next generation of intelligence officers. ?? Foreign Interference and the Global Landscape: Dan shares his insights on India's RAW activities in North America, the increasing risk of insider threats, and the challenges of addressing national security threats in an increasingly complex global environment. ?? Real-World Cases: The conversation also touches on high-profile cases like Jack Teixeira, Daniel Khalife, and Cameron Ortis, discussing what these examples reveal about insider threats and the vulnerabilities facing national security organizations worldwide. ?? The Future of National Security: As the conversation wraps up, Dan offers his thoughts on what the biggest national security threats are today—and the critical role that education, professional development, and ongoing training play in equipping individuals to tackle them. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone interested in the intersection of intelligence, national security, and professional development. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just curious about the challenges facing the intelligence community, Dan’s expertise provides a unique perspective you won’t want to miss. Listen, learn, and stay informed—because national security affects us all! ??

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A clear account of the main hybrid threats and grey zone operations in space by Melissa de Zwart. I look forward to reading the chapter.

In The Hague on May 13th? Then let me know if you want to join a lunch seminar at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs, where I will give a talk on the seemingly emerging hybridization processes of radicalization, and present (selected) ways to examine them?