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August 7, 2024 // Issue 17

GNSI Decision Brief – Cracks in our Foundation: How Neglected Bridges Threaten National Security

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) identified four critical infrastructure areasas lifeline systems essential for ensuring public safety, economic security, and national security. One of those four is transportation. This Decision Brief tackles a vital component of our national transportation system: bridges.

GNSI Publishes 2-Year Review The Global and National Security Institute (GNSI) was created by the University of South Florida to support the university’s strategic efforts in the global and national security space. We're producing tangible results even more quickly than anticipated, and we're just getting started.

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Journal of Strategic Security is pleased to announce a call for submissions for our upcoming special issue on Afghanistan political stability and security issues. This issue aims to explore the multifaceted impacts of the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, reflecting on the entire 20 years of US occupation.

More Info and How to Submit

Current Spotlight (Vol 17, No 2)

Why Has Peace Not Come to Colombia? Between Total Peace and Armed Peace . Despite the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia's end, new criminal actors and violence hinder Colombia's peace, necessitating a reoriented strategy from Petro's government.Written by: César Niño

From the JSS Archives (Vol 12, No 1) The Changing Dynamics of Twenty-First Century Space Power Recent assessments predict a decline in US space power, but emerging commercial innovations may reshape power dynamics, potentially favoring the US over China and Russia.Written by James Clay Moltz

At the Boundary Podcast: Negar Mortazavi, Award Winning Journalist and Political Analyst

This episode dives deep into the surprising results of the special, run-off election in Iran that saw reform candidate Masou Pezeshkian win the highest seat in that country's government.

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GNSI Tampa Summit 4: Untying the Gordian Knot: Envisioning Peace in the Middle East Featuring the 10th Great Power Competition Conference, this 2-day event will dare to ask the question: Why not peace in the Middle East? An all-star lineup of keynote speakers, featured speakers and panel discussions.

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“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex and more violent. It takes a touch of genius – and a lot of courage – to move in the opposite direction.”

– Albert Einstein

Other stories of interest:

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Would the United States consider assassinating Russian President Vladimir Putin? GNSI Non-Resident Senior Fellow Doug London dives deep into the idea in this article for Foreign Policy.
Analysts around the globe are trying to anticipate Iran's next move, as they threaten retaliation for the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah deputy Fuad Shukr in Tehran. GNSI Research Fellow Dr. Arman Mahmoudian proposes it will be an attack on a narrow strip of land between Gaza and the West Bank in this article for The National Interest.

Request an Appearance from General McKenzie at your event. GNSI Executive Director, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie, former commander of United States Central Command and author of "The Melting Point: High Command and War in the 21st Century," is a gripping, straight-forward keynote speaker who delivers poignant stories from his career and insights into leadership.

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