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Perspective - Climate Diplomacy: A Strategy for American Leadership (http://www.americansecurityproject.org/perspective-climate-diplomacy-a-strategy-for-american-leadership/)

http://www.americansecurityproject.org/perspective-climate-diplomacy-a-strategy-for-american-leadership/

In December, 2015, the world will gather in Paris in an attempt to finally address the challenge of climate change. The stakes are high: failure would only make addressing climate change more costly and difficult and could have repercussions on broader national security goals. But “Climate Diplomacy” is not just about a single conference in Paris: it must be a bipartisan, long-standing priority for the U.S. government. This paper lays out why climate diplomacy is important and a strategy to deploy it.

Click here for more. (http://www.americansecurityproject.org/perspective-climate-diplomacy-a-strategy-for-american-leadership/)

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What Constitutes Credibility in US Public Diplomacy (http://www.americansecurityproject.org/what-constitutes-credibility-in-us-public-diplomacy/)

http://www.americansecurityproject.org/what-constitutes-credibility-in-us-public-diplomacy/

As discussion ensues over how to combat ISIS online or counter Russian propaganda, it’s worth taking a look at the elements that lend to credible messaging. The importance of credibility cannot be underestimated, as it provides the initial basis by which members of a target audience decide to listen to one’s message in the first place.

Click here for more. (http://www.americansecurityproject.org/what-constitutes-credibility-in-us-public-diplomacy/)
Upcoming Events
TPP: Implications of the Trans-Pacific Partnership for Global and Regional Stability (http://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/tpp-implications-of-trans-pacific-partnership-for-global-and-regional-stability/)

http://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/national-security-implications-of-climate-change-a-conversation-with-minister-tony-de-brum/http://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/tpp-implications-of-trans-pacific-partnership-for-global-and-regional-stability/
Final negotiations on TPP concluded on October 5th, 2015 and the long-awaited trade deal now begins a 90-day waiting period before being brought for discussion and vote by the United States Congress.

This event will include a panel discussion featuring key leaders well versed in the economic and security impact of free trade from several TPP nations. The event will conclude with a keynote address from Representative Don Beyer (D, VA-8), former Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Thursday, November 19, 12:30 pm - 02:00 pm

1100 New York Avenue, NW - 7th floor - West Tower
Washington, D.C

Click here to RSVP (http://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/tpp-implications-of-trans-pacific-partnership-for-global-and-regional-stability/)

On Our Blog
Climate, Energy, and National Security

GMOs Play a key Role in Climate and national Security (http://americansecurityproject.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=2768ea8e53da1b3ff17fb6a6f&id=80e4d9f7bb&e=91343f06e6)
Ricky Gandhi
Climate change has had notable impacts on our environment and national security, serving as a “threat multiplier,” according to the Department of Defense. The argument goes that climate change can exacerbate existing conflict by making already-scarce resources ever scarcer, such as land and water.

Israel’s Energy Choice (http://americansecurityproject.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2768ea8e53da1b3ff17fb6a6f&id=95b2db9911&e=91343f06e6)
Spencer Shweky
A few weeks ago Genie Energy, an American energy company, announced that it had found significant quantities of oil and gas in Israel’s disputed Golan Heights territory. Since then, many have speculated that these new-found reserves may be large enough to eventually make Israel self-sufficient in energy. While this is an exciting prospect, the wisdom of drilling in what is nearly universally regarded as an occupied territory is debatable. Israel has other options, and it should take them.

Australian Defense Force Responds to Climate Change (http://americansecurityproject.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2768ea8e53da1b3ff17fb6a6f&id=bdee27275f&e=91343f06e6)
Ngoc H. Le
On 28 October 2015, the Australian Climate Security Panel at the Australian Defense Force Academy discussed the security threats of climate change. Australian Defense Forces are increasingly working with the U.S. and U.K militaries on this issue.

Event Recap: Climate Change – FM Tony de Brum, Marshall Islands (http://americansecurityproject.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2768ea8e53da1b3ff17fb6a6f&id=4a81db65f6&e=91343f06e6)
Ricky Gandhi
On Wednesday, October 28, 2015, the American Security Project hosted an event featuring Minister Tony de Brum, Foreign Minister of the Marshall Islands. He discussed the devastating effects climate change is already having on the islands, as well as the international cooperation needed to tackle this problem quickly and effectively.

Todd Stern Testifies on Impacts of Paris Negotiations (http://americansecurityproject.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2768ea8e53da1b3ff17fb6a6f&id=55230616a6&e=91343f06e6)
Ricky Gandhi
Todd D. Stern, the Special Envoy on Climate Change at the State Department and President Obama’s chief climate negotiator, testified on the economic and environmental impacts of the recent climate negotiations set to be finalized in Paris this December.

Gen. Stephen Cheney and Christie Whitman on Why We Should Export Nuclear Energy (http://www.americansecurityproject.org/gen-stephen-cheney-and-christine-witman-on-why-we-should-export-nuclear-energy/)
Ricky Gandhi
ASP CEO BGen. Stephen Cheney, USMC (Ret.) and ASP Board Chairperson and Board member of the Clean and Safe Energy Coalition (CASE) Gov. Christine Whitman discussed the importance of exporting nuclear power in Fortune. Russia, and increasingly China, they argue, “view nuclear technology exports as a strategic tool to solidify long-term relations and influence and provide attractive financing for their nuclear energy business.”

Holland Featured at “Insights from a National Dialogue on Climate Change, Energy, and Security” (http://Holland Featured at “Insights from a National Dialogue on Climate Change, Energy, and Security” Andrew Holland, Director of Studies and Senior Fellow at the American Security Project, joined “ Insights from a National Dialogue on Climate Change, Energy, and Security” conference as a featured speaker co- sponsored by CNA , the EU Delegation to the United States, the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, and the Energy Foundation in the Wilson Center, Washington, D.C to talk about climate security in the United States today.)
Andrew Holland, Director of Studies and Senior Fellow at the American Security Project, joined  “ (http://www.hmjackson.org/events)  Insights from a National Dialogue on Climate Change, Energy, and Security” (http://www.hmjackson.org/events)  conference as a featured speaker co- sponsored by  CNA , the EU Delegation to the United States, the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, and the Energy Foundation in the Wilson Center, Washington, D.C to talk about climate security in the United States today.

Nuclear Security

Improving the Relationship Between the U.S. and Iran with Ambassador Thomas Pickering (http://americansecurityproject.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2768ea8e53da1b3ff17fb6a6f&id=e884b6f4ee&e=91343f06e6)
Sam Hickey
On Monday November 2, 2015, Ambassador Thomas Pickering visited American University to address Improving the Relationship Between the U.S. and Iran. Ambassador Pickering has served as Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Russia, India, Israel, Nigeria, Jordan and El Salvador. He has also served as Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Oceans, Environmental and Scientific Affairs and as Special Assistant to Secretaries of State William P. Rogers and Henry A. Kissinger

Public Diplomacy

What Constitutes Credibility in U.S. Public Diplomacy (http://www.americansecurityproject.org/what-constitutes-credibility-in-us-public-diplomacy/)
Matthew Wallin
As discussion ensues over how to combat ISIS online or counter Russian propaganda, it’s worth taking a look at the elements that lend to credible messaging. The importance of credibility cannot be underestimated, as it provides the initial basis by which members of a target audience decide to listen to one’s message in the first place.
Fusion Energy

Private Investors Back Nuclear Fusion Energy (http://www.americansecurityproject.org/private-investors-back-nuclear-fusion/)
Ricky Gandhi
This week’s TIME cover story discusses fusion energy, which presents a clean and renewable source of power.  ASP BCAS member General fusion’s work on magnetized target fusion using lead and lithium was the subject of much of the article’s focus.

Start-Ups Aim to Achieve Fusion Energy (http://www.americansecurityproject.org/start-ups-aim-to-achieve-fusion-energy/)
Ricky Gandhi
The New York Times ran an article discussing the role of start-up in researching nuclear fusion, which provides a tremendous amount of clean energy with no negative emissions.  ASP BCAS member General Fusion’s work on magnetized target fusion using lead and lithium was the subject of much of the article’s focus.

National Security Strategy

Reality, Risk and potential: Managing Today’s Conflicts (http://americansecurityproject.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=2768ea8e53da1b3ff17fb6a6f&id=2dccee449e&e=91343f06e6)
Sam Hickey
On Monday, October 26th at the Council on Foreign Relation’s, Foreign Affairs and the International Crisis Group (ICG) in New York hosted an event on “Reality, Risk, and Potential: Managing Today’s Conflicts.” The event featured panels of experts consisting of think tank fellows, academics, journalists, and business professionals.

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ASP in the News

ASP CEO BGen. Stephen Cheney Featured as Newest Member of CASEnergy Coalition (http://casenergy.org/2015/10/member-profile-stephen-a-cheney-brigadier-general-u-s-marine-corps-retired/)
CASEnergy Coalition

Can Trinidad's Energy Sector Expect Changes? (http://www.americansecurityproject.org/holland-in-latin-america-energy-advisor-trinidads-energy-vulnerability/)
Andrew Holland, Inter-American Dialogue

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