National Security Forum of Northern Nevada

National Security Forum

The National Security Forum (NSF) is a non-partisan, educational, nonprofit organization that brings expert speakers from around the U.S. to talk about national and international security, domestic and foreign terrorism, economic and financial threats, the safety of our food and water supply, energy policy, electrical grid stability, and a variety of other topics that affect all Americans.

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UPCOMING PROGRAMS

NSF June Forum: Jun 18, 2025, 9:00-10:15a (hybrid event) – “Tariffs and Economic Security: Navigating the rapidly changing tariff news blitz” with Stan Veuger (American Enterprise Institute) and Prof Stephen Miller (UNLV Lee Business School).
Future programs and tours are in the works. We welcome your ideas, input and requests. Email me anytime at: mccarthy@nationalsecurityforum.org

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June 18, 2025 – Hybrid Forum: Tariffs and Economic Security

Dr. Stan Veuger, Senior Fellow in economic policy at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) will share insight on the complex world of tariffs before and now during the second Trump Administration. I expect he may be editing his slides the morning of the talk. Dr. Stephen Miller (no, not that Stephen Miller!), UNLV Professor of Economics, will bring the tariff issues closer to home with remarks about the impact to Nevada from the current/future (maybe) tariffs.

April 30, 2025 – Hybrid Forum: Telling Truth from Lies

“Telling Truth from Lies – Misinformation, disinformation, and AI threats to national security,” the theme for the 2025 Youth Security Forum, is particularly timely in today’s climate. AI experts and authors, Rex and Caleb Briggs, will set the stage and lead exercises to stimulate YSF students to discuss threats to national security from disinformation and deepfakes.

2025 Youth Security Forum – May 20, 2025

The Annual Youth Security Forum (YSF) event brings students together from Washoe County School District (WCSD) high schools to engage in spirited and civil discussions about timely and challenging national security issues.

April 24, 2025 – Partner Event: 2025 China Town Hall, “President Trump’s China Policy”

Partner Event: Apr 24, 2025, 3:30-5:30p PT (virtual event) – 2025 China Town Hall Presented by the National committee on US-China Relations, “President Trump’s...

March 18, 2025 – Hybrid Forum: Nuclear Proliferation Risks Expanding in a New Era

As NSFers may remember we usually schedule a meeting early in the year featuring stalwart NSF expert contributors sharing their thoughts on the current Administration’s national security strategies, with special attention on nuclear security issues. In 2025, we find ourselves in a new era of rapidly expanding nuclear energy programs, after a long hiatus following the 2011 Fukashima disaster, with China leading the pack by a mile.

February 20, 2025 – Breakfast Forum: China in Latin America: How Should the US Respond?

As we pivot our attention to issues of importance to the new Trump Administration, we have a myriad of topics to cover. A prevailing issue now and for the foreseeable future is how the US engages China and responds to actions that China is taking around the world.

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NSF June 2025 Forum: Tariffs and Economic Security

2025 Youth Security Forum Sneak Peek

NSF March 2025 Forum: Nuclear Proliferation Risks Expanding in a New Era

NSF February 2025 Forum: China in Latin America: How Should the US Respond?

NSF January 2025 Forum: Tribute to our Founder and Friend, Dr. Ty Cobb

NSF November Forum: Making the Transition: Nevada National Guard and Onward Ops

NSF October Forum: Return of Great Powers Conflicts

NSF September Forum: AI Risks to Election Security

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