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To achieve net-zero emissions goals, the world needs an estimated two to three times the amount of electricity generation in 2050 that we have today. So says Conleigh Byers, Environmental Fellow at the Harvard University Center for the…

Since 2020, when Fort Lauderdale Assistant Fire Rescue Chief Tim Heiser graduated from the Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) Master’s Program, he’s been trying to disseminate the core message and recommendations of…

Last week, the internet dodged a major nation-state attack that would have had catastrophic cybersecurity repercussions worldwide. It’s a catastrophe that didn’t happen, so it won’t get much attention—but it should. There’s an important…

Access to food is a basic human need. Global food security challenges are impacting our ability to ensure all human beings can access adequate levels of food. Identified in the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 2),…

In a statement following a briefing last week by Bintou Keita, the head of the UN mission, MONUSCO, ambassadors condemned all armed groups operating in the country and demanded the immediate cessation of hostilities and of any further…

The paper argues for putting aside the old rentier state paradigm that has long dominated Gulf literature, considering the emergence of both the Gulf Moment and the United Arab Emirates Momentum (henceforth UAE Momentum).…

Briefing the Council on the current situation on the ground, Ramesh Rajasingham, coordination director with UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, and Janti Soeripto of the non-governmental organization (NGO) Save the Children, outlined…

Church Security Training Sunday Night Broadcast - 7pm EST / 6pm CST (Every Week) As House of Worship related violence increases, the Church Security Essentials Conference offers a practical approach to church safety and security.…

An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts completed a nuclear security mission at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power station (KKNPS) in Japan today, which was carried out at the request of the country’s…

White powder, threats to election workers, artificial intelligence, deep fakes, disinformation, and nation-state adversaries are among the most immediate threats that elections officials are most concerned about as they continue…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Over the past few years, hardware manufacturers have developed technologies that ought to make it possible for…

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s top security agency said Monday it has broken up what it called a “terrorist cell” in southern Russia whose members had provided weapons and cash to suspected attackers of the Moscow concert…

“From day one, President Biden and Vice President Harris have put climate change at the core of not just their foreign policy agenda, but also their economic competitiveness agenda,” said Sarah Ladislaw, Special Assistant to the…

Avoiding A Protracted Conflict: The Biden Administration should push the Ukrainians towards a negotiated settlement to avoid a prolonged conflict in Ukraine and mitigate further casualties and devastation. Acknowledging the grim reality…

Cryptography and encryption and security network | PPTCryptography and encryption and security network1.  2002 Prentice Hall. All rights reserved. Chapter 7: Security Outline 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Ancient Ciphers to Modern Cryptosystems…

MANILA, Philippines —  Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered his government to strengthen its coordination on maritime security to confront “a range of serious challenges” to territorial integrity and peace, as a dispute…

MANILA, Philippines —  Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered his government to strengthen its coordination on maritime security to confront "a range of serious challenges" to territorial integrity and peace, as a…

Russia fired dozens of missiles and 60 drones at Ukraine’s energy infrastructure Friday, damaging three power plants and causing massive blackouts, according to Ukrainian authorities. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of…

Today, Assistant to the President and Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer met with leaders of U.S.-based Black civil rights groups to have a dialogue about the crisis in Haiti and U.S. efforts to support the…

Skypath Defender Logo First Responders Giving parents piece of mind knowing the children are protected in school Transforming Public Safety efficiency and safety with an Enhanced Mobile Defense Platform™ We are ecstatic to be…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 2875: Enhancing the MSPA Method to Incorporate Ecological Sensitivity: Construction of Ecological Security Patterns in Harbin City Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16072875 Authors: Liu Lu Xu…

North Carolina National Guard Adjutant General Todd Hunt, a graduate of the Center for Homeland Defense and Security’s Executive Leaders Program, is helping drive a unique cybersecurity initiative that combines federal, state,…

Note: First and foremost we recognize that Putin’s war is decimating Ukraine’s people, culture, and natural heritage. This article is not to place the Arctic region ahead of Ukraine in any manner. Rather, it is an additive piece of the…

ISLAMABAD —  China joined a Pakistan probe Friday into the killing of five of its nationals in a suicide car bombing. That attack has led to the suspension of work on a multibillion-dollar Chinese-funded hydropower project. Pakistani…

One of the multiple factors that propelled the then relatively unknown apparatchik Vladimir Putin to the pinnacle of power in Russia in late 1999/early 2000, was his ability to convince many members of the Russian elite and the public…

March 29, 2024 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together…

washington —  Washington and Tokyo are gearing up to unveil plans to restructure the U.S. military command in Japan in what would be the biggest upgrade to their security alliance in decades. China has already objected, saying it does…

 BACKGROUNDOver the previous three weeks, participants in this forum have explored the Russian Arctic as a place of cultural importance for many Indigenous people, significant biodiversity, and commercially valuable resources from fish…

A multi-billion dollar federal program aimed at expanding broadband internet access for Native American tribes in the United States. is being led by Center for Homeland Defense and Security alumna Margaret Gutierrez.   PAWHUSKA, Okla. —…

A multi-billion dollar federal program aimed at expanding broadband internet access for Native American tribes in the U.S. is being led by Center for Homeland Defense and Security alumna Margaret Gutierrez.   PAWHUSKA, Okla. —…

Fisheries ManagementAs a result of rising sea and air temperatures and declining sea ice coverage, profound changes are underway in the distribution and behavior of many Arctic species, including some commercially valued fish and marine…

OverviewRussia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine illuminated the long profound shadow of nuclear weapons over international security. Russia’s nuclear threats have rightfully garnered significant attention because of the unfathomable lethality…

 About the Study GroupOver the course of five sessions, this study group, led by Dr. Gloria Ayee, is exploring the pivotal moment experienced by the African continent. With youthful populations, abundant resources, and growing economic…

We have heard much about the puzzle that US economic performance under President Joe Biden has been much stronger than voters perceive it to be.  But the current episode is just one instance of a bigger historical puzzle:  the US economy…

The Federal Trade Commission released its Privacy and Data Security Update for 2023 that highlights the FTC’s work to protect consumer privacy and respond to the evolving ways that companies use consumer data such as in the development…

Under President Joe Biden, the US economy has performed much better than virtually anyone predicted. And yet voters seem not to realize it – an apparent puzzle that has been much discussed lately.In fact, this disconnect between popular…

1. IntroductionFreshwater scarcity, stress, and crises are increasing in most regions. Approximately 80% of the world’s population is already exposed to high levels of water security threats, and around 1.2 billion people live in river…

UNITED NATIONS —  Security in Congo's mineral-rich east has deteriorated since recent elections, with a rebel group allegedly linked to neighboring Rwanda making "significant advances and expanding its territory," the U.N. special…

Posted by Caree Jackson Cotwright, PhD, RDN, Director of Nutrition Security and Health Equity, USDA Food and Nutrition Service in…

The rapid collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early this morning touched off a frantic search for survivors—and gave Americans a frightening reminder of the fragility of the many systems that allow us to go about our…

Despite the groundbreaking adoption of a UN security council resolution demanding a immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the war continues. The reaction from Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to the passing of the resolution has…

Washington’s decision to abstain from voting on a UN security council resolution which calls for a ceasefire and an exchange of hostages with Hamas has angered Israel, which has traditionally counted on the US for unwavering support…

Credit: Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels A team of community health specialists at the Boston University School of Public Health, working with a…

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California National Guard-supported operations in February resulted in the seizure of over 1 million fentanyl pills in California — including more than 592,900 pills at the state’s ports of entry. SACRAMENTO —…

Ceasefires are a uniquely complicated tool in armed conflict. This is because they exist at the intersection of war, law and politics. Political scientist Cindy Wittke has suggested that attempts to define what a ceasefire is and…

Since December, my colleagues at Russia Matters and I have been monitoring1 how Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and its commander-in-chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi have sparred over who should assume prime responsibility for the plan to…

Policy Stage and the Green Energy ChallengeIndia’s twenty-nine states and seven union territories vary significantly in population, urbanization, economics, natural resources, and regulatory environments. A complex federal political…

In a wide-ranging series of presentations and discussions, topics from international and domestic terrorism and the mass migration “meta-crisis” to lessons in leadership, cybersecurity, and intergenerational capacity building in the…

In a wide-ranging series of presentations and discussions, topics from international and domestic terrorism and the mass migration “meta-crisis” to lessons in leadership, cybersecurity, and intergenerational capacity building in…

This was the Council’s first explicit call for an immediate ceasefire since Israel began a military offensive in the Gaza Strip following last October’s brutal attack by Hamas and other Palestinian groups against settlements in southern…