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As China Ascends, Concerns Grow It Might Be Tempted into a ‘Splendid Little War’

Scott Savitz April 10, 2023

When a nation newly ascends or returns to the status of a leading international power, it often feels the need to publicly demonstrate its rise through a brief, victorious war. Today, China’s increasing strength may tempt it to pursue such a conflict, and not necessarily with Taiwan, if it anticipates—perhaps incorrectly—that victory will be swift, decisive and demonstrative.

The Vital Connection Between School Performance, Regional Economic Success and National Security

Jerrod Wheeler and Marcus Lingenfelter March 3, 2023

The U.S. military takes into consideration the quality of local public schools as it decides whether to maintain military commands and offices where they are or move them elsewhere. This provides communities with another big reason to focus on improving schools, because the economic impact of any single military installation can be enormous.

Navy, Coast Guard, NOAA Work to Improve Arctic Forecasting for U.S., Allied Forces

Lt. Sarena Padilla and Ens. Garner Fleming February 20, 2023

The future of the Arctic and its stability depend on how effectively the U.S. can depict battlespace awareness in the region. Well-equipped sensors and novel computing methods and artificial intelligence will allow the United States and its allies to reach that goal.

As Climate Shifts, U.S. Navy Focuses on Bolstering Arctic Ocean Operations

Lt. Sarena Padilla and Ens. Garner Fleming February 16, 2023

The Arctic is the next frontier for U.S. military operations, where the physical environment poses a major threat to achieving strategic dominance, managing assets and ensuring freedom of the seas.

Battelle is Key to the Nation’s Biodefenses

Justin Sanchez January 25, 2023

In biodefense, there is no more powerful a statement than the first words of the new National Biodefense Strategy: “It is a vital interest of the United States to manage the risk of biological incidents, whether naturally occurring, accidental or deliberate.”

Education is a Guiding Light of Hope and Civilization for Ukraine’s Children

Jim Cowen January 5, 2023

Ukraine is fighting to retain its freedom from the grips of Moscow while at the same time trying to approximate a K-12 education for the nation’s 5.7 million school-age children. It highlights the resiliency of Ukrainian children.

Major Security Shortfall: Too Few Bomb-Sniffing Dogs Bred in the U.S.

Sheila Goffe December 4, 2022

The U.S. government recently issued a national terrorism advisory, warning of heightened threats during the holidays — at the same time as federal agencies are experiencing a shortage of U.S.-bred dogs trained to detect explosives.

National Warrior Call Day — Connecting with Veterans to Stem Suicides

Frank Larkin November 9, 2022

The ask is that on Nov. 13, every adult American should contact a veteran or service member and ask how they are doing, let them know they are cherished and, if necessary, steer them toward assistance when they might otherwise slip through the cracks.

Counter-Drone Legislation Needs a Major Overhaul

Mary-Lou Smulders November 4, 2022

Pressure is mounting in Congress to update legislation that guides the use of defensive systems that protect against aerial drones. At present, the legislative framework underpinning the use of these systems needs major revision because it was formulated at a time before the widespread proliferation of drone technology.

University of Buffalo Center is Developing Tools to Thwart ‘Deep Fakes,’ Other Disinformation

Siwei Lyu and Rohini Srihari October 31, 2022

A practical solution to disinformation must bring together experts from computer science with researchers in social and behavioral sciences, the humanities and user communities to develop strategies that “inoculate” users and empower them to protect themselves.

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