Mr. Dave McMurtry, an investment fund manager focused on the lithium-ion battery supply chain, emphasized that developing a domestic Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) industry is critical to U.S. national…
Dr. Kevin Dayaratna argues that access to affordable and reliable energy is the fundamental driver of human flourishing, economic growth, and national security. He demonstrates that as energy consumption has…
In his remarks, Hon. Sohan Dasgupta highlights the growing national security and economic risks posed by heavy dependence on China for critical minerals. He explains that minerals such as lithium,…
Mr. Manus Churchill emphasized the connection between religious freedom and global security, noting that religious identity is often central to how individuals understand themselves, especially in conflict or high-risk regions….
Hon. Sam Brownback argued that religious freedom should be treated as a core national security priority, not merely a secondary human rights issue. Drawing on lessons from the Cold War,…
Mr. Ilan Berman emphasized that the United States is at a critical national security moment, facing three coordinated imperial adversaries: China, Russia, and Iran. Unlike past challenges, these powers operate…
Rear Admiral Mark Melson emphasized the importance of allied cooperation in today’s demanding global security environment. Thanking organizers including Robert Pittenger, he highlighted the critical collaboration between military leaders, governments,…
Hon. Oleg Dunda argued that the war in Ukraine demonstrates a revolutionary shift in global warfare, driven by rapid technological innovation. He thanked forum organizers, including Robert Pittenger and Mike…
Hon. Lesia Zaburanna emphasized that Russia’s war against Ukraine is not only a regional conflict but a defining issue for European and global security. The outcome, she argued, will determine…
Mr. Richard Marianos, former Assistant Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and current professor at Georgetown University, warned that criminal tobacco trafficking, particularly illegal vape products…
Honorable Chris Smith delivered a forceful address on global religious persecution, praising Robert Pittenger’s leadership in defending those oppressed by authoritarian regimes. He reflected on how reading Tortured for Christ…
Ms. Mary Vigil, a former executive branch official who led counter-trafficking efforts at USAID and a former congressional staffer, emphasized that human trafficking has evolved into a strategic, state-linked threat…
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