/gnsi/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 18:22:43 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/gnsi/news/2024/pd-endangered-freedoms-may2024.aspxOn May 15, 2024, GNSI hosted another conference in the GNSI Policy Dialogues series. "Endangered Freedoms: Transnational Repression in North America," closely examines the oppressive tactics and campaigns waged by the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) against the Uyghurs, Tibetan and Hong Kong communities living outside the country.Heather Ward, Dr. Arman MahmoudianMon, 03 Jun 2024 16:03:28 GNSI Policy Dialogues Recap: Endangered FreedomsOn May 15, 2024, GNSI hosted another conference in the GNSI Policy Dialogues series. "Endangered Freedoms: Transnational Repression in North America," closely examines the oppressive tactics and campaigns waged by the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) against the Uyghurs, Tibetan and Hong Kong communities living outside the country.GNSI Policy Dialogues: Endangered Freedoms/gnsi/news/2024/pd-endangered-freedoms-may2024.aspxEvents,GNSI News/gnsi/news/2024/distinguished-fellows-april24.aspxThe Global and National Security Institute announces the first class of Non-Resident Distinguished Fellows to be added to the GNSI Fellowship Program.GNSI StaffThu, 02 May 2024 13:42:13 Distinguished Fellows Named to GNSI TeamThe Global and National Security Institute announces the first class of Non-Resident Distinguished Fellows to be added to the GNSI Fellowship Program.Global and National Security Institute Names First Group of Distinguished Fellows/gnsi/news/2024/distinguished-fellows-april24.aspxGNSI News/gnsi/news/2024/pd-iran-enigma-recap-april2024.aspxOn April 10, 2024, the Global and National Security institute hosted the second conference in the GNSI Policy Dialogues series. This conference, entitled "The Iran Enigma: Navigating Strategy and Security," explored the complexities of Iran's regional policies, along with the evolution of the social movements within its society and the nature of its relationship with the U.S. and the rest of the Middle EastHeather WardWed, 24 Apr 2024 14:19:43 GNSI Policy Dialogues Recap: The Iran EnigmaOn April 10, 2024, the Global and National Security institute hosted the second conference in the GNSI Policy Dialogues series. This conference, entitled "The Iran Enigma: Navigating Strategy and Security," explored the complexities of Iran's regional policies, along with the evolution of the social movements within its society and the nature of its relationship with the U.S. and the rest of the Middle EastßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research University/gnsi/news/2024/pd-iran-enigma-recap-april2024.aspxEvents,GNSI News/gnsi/news/2024/schrader-osac-blog.aspxSean Schrader, a USF grad student working on his MBA, spent a couple of days in Washington, D.C. attending a State Department conference. He took some time to tell us about his visit and the opportunity it presents to all ßÙßÇÂþ»­ students.Sean SchraderMon, 15 Apr 2024 07:00:00 A ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Student's Perspective on a State Department ConferenceSean Schrader, a USF grad student working on his MBA, spent a couple of days in Washington, D.C. attending a State Department conference. He took some time to tell us about his visit and the opportunity it presents to all ßÙßÇÂþ»­ students.Sean Schrader flashed USF Bulls sign with Ellen Tanor, OSAC Executive Director/gnsi/news/2024/schrader-osac-blog.aspxEducation Programs,GNSI Newshttps://www.wsj.com/articles/irans-attack-is-a-show-of-weakness-middle-east-israel-44cf9f55?mod=mhpIn his second piece for the Wall Street Journal, Executive Director General (Ret) Frank McKenzie describes the Iranian counterattack against Israel as poorly executed and a strategic miscalculation.External ArticleSun, 14 Apr 2024 11:45:01 Guest Opinion Piece in WSJ by GNSI Executive Director McKenzieIn his second piece for the Wall Street Journal, Executive Director General (Ret) Frank McKenzie describes the Iranian counterattack against Israel as poorly executed and a strategic miscalculation.ßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/irans-attack-is-a-show-of-weakness-middle-east-israel-44cf9f55?mod=mhpGNSI News,Global and National Security Sector News/gnsi/news/2024/tampa-summit-3-recap-march2024.aspxRecap of the third GNSI Tampa Summit, featuring the 9th Great Power Competition Conference: Artificial Intelligence in the Era of Strategic CompetitionSarah BrownThu, 28 Mar 2024 13:27:07 GNSI Tampa Summit 3 Recap: Artificial Intelligence in the Era of Strategic CompetitionRecap of the third GNSI Tampa Summit, featuring the 9th Great Power Competition Conference: Artificial Intelligence in the Era of Strategic CompetitionGNSI Tampa Summit 3: Artificial Intelligence in the Era of Strategic Competition/gnsi/news/2024/tampa-summit-3-recap-march2024.aspxEvents,GNSI News/gnsi/news/2024/fellows-march2024.aspxThe Global and National Security Institute adds the newest class of Fellows to its Senior Non-Resident Fellows Program.GNSI StaffFri, 15 Mar 2024 14:16:24 New Members Added to Fellows ProgramThe Global and National Security Institute adds the newest class of Fellows to its Senior Non-Resident Fellows Program.Non-Resident Senior Fellows Added to GNSI Fellows Program/gnsi/news/2024/fellows-march2024.aspxGNSI News,Research and Publicationshttps://www.wsj.com/articles/lesson-of-the-soleimani-strike-quds-iran-deterrence-war-gaza-attacks-on-americans-5c9bbfa1?st=ekkvppikp1bu9kh%26reflink=article_gmail_shareOn the 4th anniversary of the strike that killed Quds Force Commander Qassem Soleimani, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie writes for the Wall Street Journal that the time has come for the United States to once again match will with capabilities in the battle to deter Iran and its proxies.External ArticleThu, 04 Jan 2024 17:30:00 Guest Opinion Piece in WSJ by GNSI Executive Director McKenzieOn the 4th anniversary of the strike that killed Quds Force Commander Qassem Soleimani, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie writes for the Wall Street Journal that the time has come for the United States to once again match will with capabilities in the battle to deter Iran and its proxies.Wall Street Journal Opinion Piece by GNSI Executive Director McKenzie 4 Jan 2024https://www.wsj.com/articles/lesson-of-the-soleimani-strike-quds-iran-deterrence-war-gaza-attacks-on-americans-5c9bbfa1?st=ekkvppikp1bu9kh%26reflink=article_gmail_shareGNSI News,Global and National Security Sector News/gnsi/news/2024/fellows-announcement.aspxA key element of the ongoing success of GNSI will be an extensive network of scholars and practitioners who will collaborate within the security environment and subsequently provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges.GNSI StaffWed, 03 Jan 2024 15:00:00 GNSI Announces Fellows ProgramA key element of the ongoing success of GNSI will be an extensive network of scholars and practitioners who will collaborate within the security environment and subsequently provide actionable solutions to 21st-century security challenges.GNSI Announces New Fellows Program/gnsi/news/2024/fellows-announcement.aspxGNSI News,Global and National Security Sector News,Research and Publications/gnsi/news/2023/year-in-review-2023.aspxIn the first full calendar year for GNSI, 2023 brought many of the world's leading experts to USF and the Tampa Bay region. Dynamic and insightful conversations were had regarding some of the most vexing issues facing the world today. We're proud to say: "Here's what we did in 2023 (and just wait until you see what's in store for '24).GNSI StaffWed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Year in ReviewIn the first full calendar year for GNSI, 2023 brought many of the world's leading experts to USF and the Tampa Bay region. Dynamic and insightful conversations were had regarding some of the most vexing issues facing the world today. We're proud to say: "Here's what we did in 2023 (and just wait until you see what's in store for '24).ßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research University/gnsi/news/2023/year-in-review-2023.aspxGNSI News/gnsi/news/2023/national-media-gnsi-middle-east.aspxWith the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East, some of the world's largest media outlets sought out GNSI Executive Director, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie for authentic analysis of the situation.GNSI StaffMon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 National Media Outlets Turn to GNSI Executive Director General (Ret) Frank McKenzie for Middle East AnalysisWith the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East, some of the world's largest media outlets sought out GNSI Executive Director, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie for authentic analysis of the situation.ßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research University/gnsi/news/2023/national-media-gnsi-middle-east.aspxGNSI News,Global and National Security Sector News/gnsi/news/2023/darpa-tompkins-speaks-usf.aspxDr. Stefanie Tompkins, Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) addressed students, faculty and staff of USF at the Marshall Student Center. She explained DARPA's role in driving breakthrough technologies for the country's national security and explained the best ways for the USF community to connect with her agency.Corina Marino ColosimoThu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Dr. Stefanie Tompkins, Director of DARPA, Speaks at USFDr. Stefanie Tompkins, Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) addressed students, faculty and staff of USF at the Marshall Student Center. She explained DARPA's role in driving breakthrough technologies for the country's national security and explained the best ways for the USF community to connect with her agency.Dr. Stefanie Tompkins, Director of DARPA, Speaks in the Marshall Center at USF/gnsi/news/2023/darpa-tompkins-speaks-usf.aspxGNSI News,Global and National Security Sector News,Research and Publicationshttps://www.tampabay.com/opinion/2023/10/07/will-we-let-autonomous-weapons-decide-when-kill-column/Former FBI agent and prosecutor for the U.S. State Department, Christopher Hunter, analyzes the questions posed and the challenges met at GNSI Tampa Summit 2, featuring the 8th Great Power Competition conference: The Future and Ethics of Uncrewed and Autonomous WarfareExternal ArticleSat, 07 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Tampa Bay Times Guest Opinion on GNSI Tampa SummitFormer FBI agent and prosecutor for the U.S. State Department, Christopher Hunter, analyzes the questions posed and the challenges met at GNSI Tampa Summit 2, featuring the 8th Great Power Competition conference: The Future and Ethics of Uncrewed and Autonomous WarfarePhoto from Tampa Bay Times Guest OpEd on GNSI Tampa Summit 2https://www.tampabay.com/opinion/2023/10/07/will-we-let-autonomous-weapons-decide-when-kill-column/Events,GNSI News,Global and National Security Sector News/gnsi/news/2023/tampa-summit-2-recap-sep2023.aspxAn executive summary and recap of the 2nd GNSI Tampa Summit, featuring the 8th Great Power Competition conference: The Future and Ethics of Uncrewed and Autonomous Warfare.Corina Marino ColosimoSun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GNSI Tampa Summit 2 Recap: The Future and Ethics of Uncrewed and Autonomous WarfareAn executive summary and recap of the 2nd GNSI Tampa Summit, featuring the 8th Great Power Competition conference: The Future and Ethics of Uncrewed and Autonomous Warfare.GNSI Tampa Summit 2: The Future and Ethics of Uncrewed and Autonomous Warfare/gnsi/news/2023/tampa-summit-2-recap-sep2023.aspxEvents,Global and National Security Sector News/gnsi/news/2023/gnsi-first-anniversary.aspxGNSI is celebrating our first birthday! It's been one year since USF President Rhea Law recruited retired Marine Corps General Frank McKenzie to lead a new organization at USF: the Global and National Security institute.Corina Marino ColosimoThu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GNSI Celebrates Anniversary Following Memorable First 12 MonthsGNSI is celebrating our first birthday! It's been one year since USF President Rhea Law recruited retired Marine Corps General Frank McKenzie to lead a new organization at USF: the Global and National Security institute.ßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research University/gnsi/news/2023/gnsi-first-anniversary.aspxEvents,GNSI News,Research and Publications/news/2023/aau-membership-to-bring-extraordinary-benefits-to-usf-tampa-bay-and-state-of-florida.aspxHistoric day for the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ as it joins AAU - the Association of American Universities, the most prestigious association in higher education.External ArticleThu, 01 Jun 2023 00:01:00 USF Becomes Just 71st University to Join AAUHistoric day for the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ as it joins AAU - the Association of American Universities, the most prestigious association in higher education.USF becomes only 71st university in the USA to be invited to join American Association of Universities/news/2023/aau-membership-to-bring-extraordinary-benefits-to-usf-tampa-bay-and-state-of-florida.aspxResearch and Publications/gnsi/news/2023/policy-dialogues-hunger-recap.aspxThe first-ever GNSI Policy Dialogues focused on "Hunger as a Weapon" at the Patel Center for Global Solutions on May 24, 2023 on the Tampa campus of the ßÙßÇÂþ»­GNSI StaffThu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 GNSI Policy Dialogues: Hunger as a Weapon RecapThe first-ever GNSI Policy Dialogues focused on "Hunger as a Weapon" at the Patel Center for Global Solutions on May 24, 2023 on the Tampa campus of the ßÙßÇÂþ»­GNSI Policy Dialogues: Hunger as a Weapon/gnsi/news/2023/policy-dialogues-hunger-recap.aspxEvents,GNSI News/gnsi/news/2023/stewart-obit.aspxGNSI Board of Advisors member, Lieutenant General (Ret) Vincent Stewart Passes Away at 64.Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 In Memoriam: Lieutenant General Vincent StewartGNSI Board of Advisors member, Lieutenant General (Ret) Vincent Stewart Passes Away at 64.Lieutenant General (Ret) Vincent Stewart, RIP/gnsi/news/2023/stewart-obit.aspxGNSI News,Global and National Security Sector News/gnsi/news/2023/tampa-summit-recap-march2023.aspxThe first GNSI Tampa Summit was an eye-opening collection of speakers, dignitaries, academics, strategists, analysts and intelligence leaders, all gathered to examine the problems presented by the growing struggle between Russia and China in their fight for influence in the Greater Middle East.GNSI StaffThu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GNSI Tampa Summit March 2023 RecapThe first GNSI Tampa Summit was an eye-opening collection of speakers, dignitaries, academics, strategists, analysts and intelligence leaders, all gathered to examine the problems presented by the growing struggle between Russia and China in their fight for influence in the Greater Middle East.Dr. Adib Farhadi, Founder and Host of the Great Power Competition Conference/gnsi/news/2023/tampa-summit-recap-march2023.aspxEvents,GNSI News,Global and National Security Sector News/news/2022/university-of-south-florida-rises-to-its-highest-position-ever-in-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxThe ßÙßÇÂþ»­ is now ranked #42 (its highest rank in history!) among all public universities in the United States according to US News & World Report College RankingsExternal ArticleWed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 USF now ranked #42 among all US public universities USNWRThe ßÙßÇÂþ»­ is now ranked #42 (its highest rank in history!) among all public universities in the United States according to US News & World Report College RankingsßÙßÇÂþ»­ Achieves Highest Ranking in University History/news/2022/university-of-south-florida-rises-to-its-highest-position-ever-in-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxGNSI Newshttps://www.yahoo.com/now/full-circle-florida-speak-general-162555620.html?guccounter=1Tampa's ABC affiliate, WFTS-TV, spoke with our Executive Director, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie, about the ongoing situation with the Chinese Spy Balloon and the US response.External ArticleFri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GNSI Executive Director McKenzie Analyzes Chinese Spy BalloonTampa's ABC affiliate, WFTS-TV, spoke with our Executive Director, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie, about the ongoing situation with the Chinese Spy Balloon and the US response.GNSI Executive Director, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie, appears on Full Circle program on WFTS-TV in Tampahttps://www.yahoo.com/now/full-circle-florida-speak-general-162555620.html?guccounter=1GNSI News,Global and National Security Sector News/gnsi/news/2023/gnsi-announces-first-boa.aspxGNSI is excited to announced the appointments for its inaugural Board of Advisors. A group of eight highly-successful leaders who will help guide GNSI into the future.GNSI StaffThu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GNSI Announces First Board of AdvisorsGNSI is excited to announced the appointments for its inaugural Board of Advisors. A group of eight highly-successful leaders who will help guide GNSI into the future.New Board of Advisors for Global and National Security Institute/gnsi/news/2023/gnsi-announces-first-boa.aspxGNSI News,Global and National Security Sector Newshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddOYfl2SPEASkyNews Australia Turns to GNSI Executive Director, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie, for analysis of Chinese Spy Balloon, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and more.External ArticleThu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 SkyNews Australia Features GNSI Executive Director General (Ret) Frank McKenzieSkyNews Australia Turns to GNSI Executive Director, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie, for analysis of Chinese Spy Balloon, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and more.GNSI Executive Director, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie, appears on SkyNews Australiahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddOYfl2SPEAGNSI News,Global and National Security Sector News/gnsi/documents/press-release-knop-boa-20220110.pdfGlobal and National Security Institute names leading government and defense industry investment banker Rick Knop to be the first Chairman of its Board of Advisors.External ArticleTue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 Rick Knop Named Chairman of new GNSI Board of AdvisorsGlobal and National Security Institute names leading government and defense industry investment banker Rick Knop to be the first Chairman of its Board of Advisors.Portrait photograph of Rick Knop, the first chairman in the history of the GNSI at USF/gnsi/documents/press-release-knop-boa-20220110.pdfGNSI News/news/2023/law-shares-vision-for-usfs-future-in-presidential-inauguration-speech.aspxAt her inauguration celebration, 8th USF President, Rhea Law, cited the Global and National Security Institute as a vital part of the school's strategic focus for the future.External ArticleMon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 USF President Law Recognizes GNSI as Vital Part of University's FutureAt her inauguration celebration, 8th USF President, Rhea Law, cited the Global and National Security Institute as a vital part of the school's strategic focus for the future.ßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research University/news/2023/law-shares-vision-for-usfs-future-in-presidential-inauguration-speech.aspxGNSI News/gnsi/news/2023/gpc6-recap-20231212.aspxRussia's invasion of Ukraine: Implications for the Central Region and Greater Middle EastGNSI StaffMon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 6th Great Power Competition Conference RecapRussia's invasion of Ukraine: Implications for the Central Region and Greater Middle EastßÙßÇÂþ»­: A Preeminent Research University/gnsi/news/2023/gpc6-recap-20231212.aspxEvents,GNSI Newshttps://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/76256/?episode-id=rafgAbqZp74GNSI Executive Director, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie, joins host Amir Oren on TV7's "Watchmen Talk" to discuss his time as Commander of US Central Command and the future of the region.External ArticleThu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GNSI Executive Director McKenzie Appears on TV7 Israel's "Watchmen Talk"GNSI Executive Director, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie, joins host Amir Oren on TV7's "Watchmen Talk" to discuss his time as Commander of US Central Command and the future of the region.General McKenzie appears on TV7's "Watchmen Talk" with host, Amir Oren.https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/76256/?episode-id=rafgAbqZp74GNSI News,Global and National Security Sector News/gnsi/news/2023/mckenzie-gives-keynote-address-carvercon-2022.aspxGeneral (Ret) Frank McKenzie delivers keynote address to Carvercon 2022 at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­.Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 McKenzie Gives Keynote Address to CarverCon 2022General (Ret) Frank McKenzie delivers keynote address to Carvercon 2022 at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­.General (Ret) Frank McKenzie delivering keynbote address./gnsi/news/2023/mckenzie-gives-keynote-address-carvercon-2022.aspxGNSI Newshttps://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/10/12/fact-sheet-the-biden-harris-administrations-national-security-strategy/The White House releases new National Security Strategy for 2022.External ArticleWed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 White House Unveils 2022 National Security StrategyThe White House releases new National Security Strategy for 2022.White House logo on press room curtainhttps://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/10/12/fact-sheet-the-biden-harris-administrations-national-security-strategy/Global and National Security Sector Newshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnL68OScYMsGNSI Executive Director General (Ret) Frank McKenzie appears on CBS Sunday Morning Show, Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan. He discusses the one year anniversary of the withdrawal from Afghanistan.External ArticleFri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GNSI Executive Director McKenzie Appears on CBS' Face the NationGNSI Executive Director General (Ret) Frank McKenzie appears on CBS Sunday Morning Show, Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan. He discusses the one year anniversary of the withdrawal from Afghanistan.GNSI Executive Director, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie, appears on Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan on CBS.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnL68OScYMsGNSI Newshttps://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2022/06/16/former-us-central-command-chief-will-head-new-usf-security-institute/ßÙßÇÂþ»­ forms new Global and National Security Institute and picks former Commander of U.S. Central Command, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie to lead it.External ArticleWed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 4-Star Marine General and Former Commander of U.S. Central Command to lead new USF InstituteßÙßÇÂþ»­ forms new Global and National Security Institute and picks former Commander of U.S. Central Command, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie to lead it.Portrait photograph of General (Ret) Frank McKenziehttps://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2022/06/16/former-us-central-command-chief-will-head-new-usf-security-institute/GNSI News,Global and National Security Sector News