Twenty-five years later, 9/11 remains more than a moment in history—it is a collection of memories, stories, and lives forever changed. In this reflection, Maureen McCarthy shares her personal account of that day and the enduring importance of remembering.
In this timely researched piece, Joe Shaefer examines the geopolitical, military, and economic arguments surrounding Greenland — assessing whether U.S. annexation or expanded control would meaningfully change America’s defense posture or mineral supply chains.
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.
Rae Huffstutler has a distinguished career in the Intelligence Community. He served as the Executive Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the Director of the National Photographic Interpretation Center, and as the Director of Soviet Research at the Agency. Among his many accolades are twice being awarded the National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal and in April 2003 he was inducted into the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Hall of Fame for his contributions to imagery collection and intelligence.
Afghanistan – What Happens Next “Over the Horizon” is Nonsense. We Need New Friends in …
