Subject: December Security in Brief
From: "Robin McQueen" <[email-masked]>
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Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 14:13:58 -0600

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Security in Brief

Building a Cybersecurity Roadmap
On Thursday, October 9th, the Center for National Policy and the Christian Science Monitor sat down with Michael Daniel, White House Cybersecurity Coordinator, to 
http://news.yahoo.com/coming-thursday-conversation-white-house-cybersecurity-czar-michael-222210815.html 
discuss his progress in building a more cyber-centric labor pool. CNP and the Monitor also hosted policy experts from around the country to discuss the future of cybersecurity in the US and where policy makers' focuses should be. A video and transcript of the discussion and can be viewed on CSPAN 
http://www.c-span.org/video/?322017-1/discussion-government-cybersecurity-needs 
here.

Challenge: $360K by October 31st!
We are excited to announce the Sandler Foundation Challenge that will match every new or increased gift of $5,000 or more donated 1:1 to CNP from now until the end of the year. Our goal is to raise $300,000. We hope that you can help us achieve this goal early by 
http://trumanproject.org/contribute/contribute-2/ 
making your gift or pledge by October 31st! With your help, and the generous help of the Sandler Foundation, we will continue to generate new conversations and perspectives on the most important global issues today.

Open Letter to FOX from Vets

Eric Bolling and Greg Gutfeld of Fox News made disparaging remarks about UAE Air Force Major Miriam Al Mansouri, questioning if her participation in air strikes against ISIL would be considered "boobs on the ground." Truman member veterans  sent an 
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/an-open-letter-to-fox-news 
open letter to let UAE Major Miriam Al Mansouri know that even if these commentators didn't take her service seriously, we appreciate anyone willing to put their life on the line to stop ISIS. Reactions to the letter can be found on the 
http://trumanproject.org/doctrine-blog/reactions-to-an-open-letter-to-fox-news-about-boobs-on-the-ground/ 
Truman Doctrine Blog.

Algae Biomass Summit
At the end of September, Executive Director Mike Breen represented 
http://operationfree.net/ 
Operation Free and Truman Project at the 
http://www.algaebiomass.org/blog/7950/2014-algae-biomass-summit-headline-address-truman-project-executive-director-mike-breen/ 
Algae Biomass Summit in San Diego, where Breen gave the 
http://operationfree.net/media/former-us-army-captain-headlines-8th-annual-algae-biomass-summit-discuss-connection-between-national-security-and-energy 
keynote address.  Breen was be joined at this event by Congressman Scott Peters of San Diego, who co-sponsored the DOD Energy Security Act- legislation that Truman helped craft earlier this year. The Summit showed that 83% of experts say algae based fuel will be competitive with fossil fuels by 2020. Breen's address garnered lots of press.

Fighting ISIL in the Press
As the Islamic State continued its campaign of violence across Iraq and Syria, Truman was speaking out pragmatically. Truman Director Mike Breen published opinion pieces in major news outlets on what steps need to be taken to ensure the future of US security. Breen also 
http://trumanproject.org/communications/breen-on-iraq-on-msnbc-theres-a-clear-moral-imperative-compelling-us-to-lead/ 
appeared on MSNBC four times in August to discuss how Truman is working to ensure security in the future. For more on how Truman is working to combat ISIL in the press and on television, visit the 
http://trumanproject.org/doctrine-blog/ 
Truman Doctrine blog.

Security on the Hill

In early September, 
http://trumanproject.org/about/people/staff/michael-breen/ 
Mike Breen and 
http://trumanproject.org/member-directory/#expert-3902985 
Rebecca Abou-Chedid briefed Congressman Takano (D-CA), member of the Veteren's Affairs Commitee, on the current situation in Syria and Iraq concerning ISIL. Later that week, Abou-Chedid and 
http://trumanproject.org/member-directory/#expert-31945685 
Kingston Reif briefed Congresswomen Brownley (D-CA), also a member of the Veteren's Affairs Committee, on the ISIL situation in Iran. Truman and Emily's List also held a briefing for 21 congressional candidates in response to President Obama's groundbreaking speech on ISIL. 

Iran Sanctions Producing Results

John's Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies Center for Transatlantic Relations published Truman Board Member 
http://trumanproject.org/tag/sally-painter/ 
Sally Painter'sarticle, "
http://trumanproject.org/doctrine-blog/under-pressure-sanctions-on-russia-are-producing-results/ 
Under Pressure: Sanctions on Russia are Producing Results." In her article, Painter talks about the effectiveness of the EU's economic sanctions on Russia and how paramount it is that they continue. In addition, the US financial 
http://www.bakermckenzie.com/sanctionsnews/blog.aspx?entry=2570 
sanctionsannounced on September 12th have continued to strain Russian commerce and business.

Iran Negotiations in Mean Girls Gifs

The P5+1 have begun new negotiations concerning the possibility of an Iranian nuclear weapons program. The Truman team has put together a 
http://trumanproject.org/doctrine-blog/mean-girls-explain-the-iran-deal/ 
set of Mean Girls gifsto illustrate these negotiations. The Iran negotiations interim agreement has extended another six months, which means that major pieces of their program will continue to be frozen as negotiations continue, a win for American security. For more information on Iranian negotiations, visit the Truman 
http://briefingbook.trumanproject.org/countries/iran/ 
Briefing Book.

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