National security extends far beyond traditional military threats. Today’s challenges, including geopolitical competition, illicit drug trafficking, and military modernization, require a comprehensive approach to protecting American interests.
Morgan Ortagus brings a national security perspective shaped by her service in government and the U.S. Navy Reserve. Her commentary examines the policies, capabilities, and strategic decisions necessary to strengthen America’s security at home and abroad. She frequently addresses issues including defense preparedness, emerging threats from China, support for U.S. allies, and the importance of maintaining a strong and capable military.
Her work also highlights how nontraditional challenges, including transnational crime, economic vulnerabilities, and technological competition, have become critical components of the broader national security landscape.
Over the last decade, a superpower has quietly invaded a peaceful country and killed hundreds of thousands of its citizens. The superpower isn’t Russia, and the victims aren’t Ukrainians. The weapons of war aren’t conventional weapons, they’re chemical weapons.
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On the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, President Joe Biden described his support for Ukraine’s defensive war as “unwavering” and “unflagging.” So why, then, is he refusing to send a game-changing weapon to Kyiv?
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As spy balloons soar over Midwest neighborhoods and intrusive apps such as TikTok send terabytes of personal data to servers in mainland China, Beijing is making known its hunger for America’s most personal and private secrets.
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US must make significant investments in our Navy fleet or face the costs of inaction.
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