What are the most important materials for today’s strategic competition? In case of war, can the U.S. meet its natural resource requirements to feed its military-industrial complex domestically? Is self-reliance required or can the U.S. leverage its allies and partners for some of these resources?

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From Classroom to War Room: At the Boundary with the Students from our Future Strategist Program

We asked the students from our FSP what they wanted to talk about for an episode of ATB. They really wanted to talk about the Russia-Ukraine War. You'll love the great conversation and their unique perspective and insights.

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University of South Florida President Rhea Law Stepping Down

Law announced her plans to step down after a national search is conducted and a successor is selected. Law has served as president since August 2021, initially on an interim basis before being named to the role permanently in March 2022.

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The Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act, proposes to formally designate Mexican drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, including four transnational criminal organizations – Cártel de Sinaloa, Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación, Cártel del Golfo, and Cártel del Noreste.

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Iwo Jima is home to one of the most iconic military photographs in history - the raising of the American flag on Mt. Suribachi. It's been two decades since Burrell wrote "The Ghosts of Iwo Jima," exposing some of the controversies surrounding the famous pic. This essay from Burrell reflects on how much, and how little, has changed since.

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“Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.”

– Henry Ford

Other stories of interest:

• Upcoming calendar of GNSI Events. Read More.
• The 2025 Green & Gold Gala is upon us once again! Join us for this signature USF event on March 8, from 5-9 p.m. at an exciting new venue: The Moto Enclave – Tampa's motorsports paradise. Don't miss out! Proceeds benefit USF Alumni Association programs and scholarships! Get tickers here.
• Cyber Florida at the University of South Florida has announced recipients of its phaseZERO innovation incubator seed fund program, an initiative designed to support early-stage cybersecurity start-ups in Florida. See the winners.