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Emerging technologies like face morphing, voice cloning, and AI-generated media present both incredible opportunities and serious risks. As tools become more sophisticated and accessible, they’re increasingly used to create convincing…

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The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) oversees the modernization of U.S. nuclear weapons and infrastructure, addressing both technological and logistical challenges. With billions of dollars at stake, the NNSA relies…

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In FY 2023, the Department of State spent approximately $3.1 billion on pay, benefits, and allowances for its employees serving abroad. These funds supported a wide range of needs, from…

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The Department of Commerce’s strategy for national security highlights the intersection of economic resilience, technological leadership, and global cooperation. By addressing critical supply chains, cybersecurity threats, and emerging technologies, the…

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The 2024 China Military Power Report highlights the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) expanding military capabilities and strategic goals. With a focus on achieving the “great rejuvenation” by 2049, China…

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The Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD) is leading the charge to safeguard global health as a core national security priority. With a focus on preventing, detecting, and…

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The Resilient and Healthy Defense Communities Implementation Plan focuses on creating stronger, more adaptable environments around military installations. It highlights the importance of addressing climate risks, enhancing infrastructure, and fostering…

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Crime Gun Intelligence Centers (CGICs) are on the frontlines of combating violent gun crime, using cutting-edge tools like NIBIN and eTrace to track and link firearms to criminal activity. These…

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Swatting calls and hoax threats are disruptive, dangerous, and increasingly common across the United States. These malicious acts target schools, hospitals, businesses, and individuals, often causing chaos and fear while…

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The DHS Air, Land, and Ports of Entry Program is a critical force in securing the nation’s borders while promoting seamless commerce. From advanced aerial surveillance to cutting-edge biometrics, it…

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The U.S. nuclear employment strategy reflects a dynamic and evolving security landscape. With multiple nuclear-armed competitors like Russia, China, and North Korea, deterrence has grown more complex. The 2022 guidance…

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Cyber National Mission Force, and National Security Agency assess that People’s Republic of China-linked cyber actors have compromised thousands of Internet-connected devices, including small office/home…

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Holding human traffickers accountable is an essential component of the Palermo Protocol’s “3P” paradigm of prosecuting traffickers, protecting victims, and preventing the crime. Prosecutions make powerful statements that human trafficking…

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Our Earth system is facing a multitude of challenges across a variety of threat vectors. Identifying, characterizing, quantifying, and addressing these risks remains difficult. Threats like climate change pose existential…

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One of the greatest threats facing the world today is the increasing proliferation of ballistic, hypersonic and cruise missiles, and weapons of mass destruction. Nonproliferation activities, including diplomacy and arms…

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