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Each year, NSI hosts dozens of events in person and online with policymakers, business leaders, and experts focused on the hardest national security questions facing America and its allies. Along with NSI's events, this
Latest Episode9/13/2021

Tech 2020/21: Allies, Enemies, and the Homefront Part 1: The National Security Implications of Antitrust

On Thursday, August 26th, from 12 – 1 PM ET, as part of NSI’s Tech Innovation and American National Security project, NSI hosted the first of a four-part series examining the national security implications of antitrust challenges at home and abroad. This first event will provide an introduction of domestic and international antitrust laws, examine the role of the U.S. tech industry in promoting U.S. national security and economic interests, including providing historical frameworks leading up to the current call by U.S. lawmakers to introduce antitrust lawsuits to protect consumers here in the United States. Panelists include:Ashley Baker, Director of Public Policy, Committee for JusticeMike Davis, Founder and President, Internet Accountability Project (IAP)Glenn Gerstell, Senior Adviser (Non-resident), International Security Program, Center for Strategic & International StudiesProfessor Joshua Wright, Executive Director of the Global Antitrust InstituteJamil N. Jaffer, Founder and Executive Director of the National Security Institute (moderator)
9/13/2021

Tech 2020/21: Allies, Enemies, and the Homefront Part 1: The National Security Implications of Antitrust

On Thursday, August 26th, from 12 – 1 PM ET, as part of NSI’s Tech Innovation and American National Security project, NSI hosted the first of a four-part series examining the national security implications of antitrust challenges at home and abroad. This first event will provide an introduction of domestic and international antitrust laws, examine the role of the U.S. tech industry in promoting U.S. national security and economic interests, including providing historical frameworks leading up to the current call by U.S. lawmakers to introduce antitrust lawsuits to protect consumers here in the United States. Panelists include:Ashley Baker, Director of Public Policy, Committee for JusticeMike Davis, Founder and President, Internet Accountability Project (IAP)Glenn Gerstell, Senior Adviser (Non-resident), International Security Program, Center for Strategic & International StudiesProfessor Joshua Wright, Executive Director of the Global Antitrust InstituteJamil N. Jaffer, Founder and Executive Director of the National Security Institute (moderator)
8/11/2021

China 2020/21: Doing Business with China: How to Protect U.S. Interests

The National Security Institute hosted the next event in its China's Rise 2020/21 series, featuring Patrick Jenevein, CEO of Pointe Bello, and Jessie Liu, former U.S. Attorney for D.C., as they discuss U.S.-China business relations.
7/3/2021

NatSec Nightcap with Gen. David H. Petraeus

Gen. Petraeus (Ret.) joined us to share his insight on U.S. withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan and lessons learned from our presence in the Middle East, China and the future of Great Power Competition, the recent Biden-Putin Summit, and the implications of the pandemic on the U.S. economy from a national security perspective.
6/22/2021

NSI 2020: Fabricating the Future: The Importance of Semiconductors to U.S. National Security

The National Security Institute was excited to host our event in NSI’s Technology Innovation and American National Security Project, Fabricating the Future: The Importance of Semiconductors to U.S. National Security.On Wednesday, June 16, from 2 – 3 PM ET NSI hosted a panel featuring how the U.S. can build a robust and resilient supply chain featuring: Ritu Favre, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Semiconductor and Electronics at NI [National Instruments], John Neuffer, President and CEO of the Semiconductor Industry Association, and Sarah Stewart, Executive Director of the Silverado Policy Accelerator.Semiconductors are the bedrock of nearly all modern industrial activities and the building blocks of advanced technologies; they are used in everything from cell phones and cars to military equipment and weapons. This past year, the demand for electronics soared, leaving the world in the midst of a global semiconductor shortage and illuminating supply chain security issues, including U.S. dependence on foreign foundries. Watch our panel for a timely and important discussion as experts weigh in what the U.S. government and the private sector can do to address semiconductor supply chain insecurity.
6/4/2021

Getting Out of Gitmo: Dangerous or Smart?

The Biden Administration has announced its intent to close the Guantanamo Bay detainee facility.Should this happen?If it does, what should be done with the remaining detainees, who three successive Administrations have concluded are too dangerous to release.What is the appropriate role for Congress in this decision?Join us as leading experts weigh in on this vital national security question.The National Security Institute and the Federalist Society will co-host this event featuring a three-person panel consisting of:Karen Greenberg, Director of the Center on National Security at Fordham University School of LawDavid Rivkin, Partner at BakerHostetlerStephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of LawThe panel will be moderated by Jamil Jaffer, Founder and Executive Director of the National Security Institute at the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University.
6/4/2021

Artificial Intelligence and the Fight for the Future

The National Security Institute was excited to host NSI’sTechnology Innovation and American National SecurityProject, Artificial Intelligence and the Fight for the Future.OnWednesday, May 26, from 2 – 3 PM ET, NSI hosted a fireside chat featuring National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence Commissioners Mignon Clyburn and Gilman Louie who discussed critical technology issues facing the our nation, with cybersecurity reporter Chris Bing of Reuters moderating the session.American innovation in artificial intelligence is a national security imperative and Commissioners Clyburn and Louie addressed how the U.S. government can invest in human capital to ethically and responsibly develop AI tools to best counter and compete with our adversaries and strategic partners.They took a hard look at how AI changes the national security environment and how the United States can best leverage itself in a new technological frontier.
6/4/2021

Silencing the Radio: Freedom of the Press in Russia

OnThursday, June 3, 2021 NSI held a fireside chat featuring Jamie Fly, President of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty to discuss Russia’s aggressive actions to prevent RFE/RL from operating freely and what steps RFE/RL is taking in response to make sure that unbiased news can still reach their Russian audience.Russian officials recently informed Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) about the launch of enforcement proceedings against the company for unpaid fines related to Russia’s crackdown on independent journalists.A free and vibrant press is vital to expose corruption, hold the powerful to account, and inform the populace.