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NATIONAL SECURITY FORUM

Programs

Invited Commentary: Prospects for the Russo-Ukrainian Conflict By R.M. Huffstutler, K. Hansen & J. Woodworth

Commentary / Eastern Europe / Europe / European Union / Russia / Sanctions / Ukraine

Russia’s war in Ukraine shows no signs of a near-term conclusion. Three NSF-NV contributors and national security experts—R.M. Huffstutler, K. Hansen, and J. Woodworth—offer a sobering yet essential analysis of where the conflict stands and what may lie ahead. Their key insights provide our community with a clear-eyed view of the strategic stakes for the United States, NATO, and the global order.

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

Diplomacy / Economics / Foreign Economics / Geopolitics / Hybrid / Past Programs / Politics / Programming / Tariffs

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

Artificial Intelligence / Civil Discourse / Hybrid / Past Programs / Programming

“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.