Biden Blocks Japanese Takeover of US Steel, Citing National Security Concerns
President Joe Biden has made a landmark decision to block the $14.9 billion acquisition of US Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, citing national security concerns. The decision, which fulfills a key political promise, has already caused significant ripples in both…
U.S. Leads Global Effort to Tackle AI Safety Amid National Security Concerns
In a pivotal moment for artificial intelligence (AI), U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo emphasized the importance of cautious innovation, stressing that AI’s rapid advancements should be tempered with careful consideration of its consequences. “AI is a technology like no other…
Ukraine and the New Two-War Construct: The Future of U.S. Defense Strategy
How much security is enough security? During the Cold War, the answer seemed straightforward. The U.S. had one adversary: the Soviet Union. The goal was clear — deter and, if necessary, defeat. But the last three decades have shown that…
Biological Weapons in the ‘Shadow War’
Do biological weapons still pose a significant threat in today’s world? The COVID-19 pandemic has reignited concerns about biological weapons, with some experts speculating that bad actors—both state and non-state—may be renewing their focus on these tools of destruction. A…
Just Let Them Compete: Nurturing the Next Generation of Wargamers
My path to becoming a wargamer was serendipitous. Hired for my insights on national security and my Marine Corps background, I entered wargaming with no prior experience, learning the craft on the job. The field, surprisingly, is built on similar…