Alexander Hamilton Institute for the Study of Western Civilization
Washington Program on National Security
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TOPICS & READINGS
American Grand Strategy and the Role of Information - Dr. Juliana Geran Pilon
The Art of Peace: Engaging a Complex World (2016), Juliana Geran Pilon
Philosophical Roots of the American Constitution - Dr. Roger Pilon
“American Constitutional Theory and History: Implications for European Constitutionalism,” by Roger Pilon, Cato Journal, Fall 2018 https://www.cato.org/cato-journal/fall-2018/american-constitutional-theory-history-implications-european
“On the Moral Foundations of America,” by Roger Pilon, InFocus, Fall 2022. https://www.jewishpolicycenter.org/2022/10/03/on-the-moral-foundations-of-america/
KGB and Active Measures - Dr. Jack Dziak
“Roots and Origins of Active Measures – Lecture Overview” (pdf)
“Ambiguous: The Curious Case of Henry Alfred Kissinger,” by Charles S. Viar. Special Report, Center for Intelligence Studies, Vol.22, No. 2, April-May 2003.VOL. 22. (pdf)
Russia’s Hybrid Warfare: Effects on Central and Eastern Europe - Matthew Boyse
“Russia's War One Year On: Poland and (Most of) Central Europe Rise to the Challenge,” by Matthew Boyse, The Freewheeling Diplomat, Podcast (40 min.), Feb 25, 2023. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/russias-war-one-year-on-poland-and-most-of/id1631762369?i=1000601951435
Congressional Debates on Military Spending – Josh Carter
Senator John Hoeven (R-SD) on his recent trip to South Korea and Taiwan (accompanied by Josh) https://youtu.be/QL8fo67VGN0. See also: https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/issues/national-security
Digital Infrastructure for the Financial Sectors: Implications for National Security – Piotr Trabinsky
Three Special Reports on Digital Finance from the Economist magazine (pdf)
War Powers - Charles "Cully" Stimpson
“Why Repealing the 1991 and 2002 Iraq War Authorizations Is Sound Policy,” by Charles Stimson, Heritage Foundation Report, Jan. 6, 2020. https://www.heritage.org/the-constitution/report/why-repealing-the-1991-and-2002-iraq-war-authorizations-sound-policy
Cultural Marxism: Implications for National Security - Mike Gonzales
“How Cultural Marxism Threatens the United States—and How Americans Can Fight It,” by Mike Gonzalez and Katharine Gorka, The Heritage Foundation Report, Nov. 14, 2022. https://www.heritage.org/progressivism/report/how-cultural-marxism-threatens-the-united-states-and-how-americans-can-fight
The Founders and their Classical Values in Foreign Policy – Dr. Matthew Spalding
“America’s Founders and the Principles of Foreign Policy: Sovereign Independence, National Interests, and the Cause of Liberty in the World,” First Principles Series, No. 33, The Heritage Foundation, http://thf_media.s3.amazonaws.com/2010/pdf/fp0033.pdf
National Sovereignty, Internationalism and Human Rights - Murray Bessette, PhD
Common Sense Society honors Cuban Human Rights activist Rosa Maria Paya, Jan. 28, 2022. https://www.c-span.org/video/?517403-10/common-sense-society-evening-gala-governor-desantis-rosa-maria-paya-remarks
Civil-Military Relations – BG (ret.) Mike Eastman
“Life After The Military: General (Ret.) Mike Eastman, Pivotal Moments Media, July 7, 2022. https://www.pivotalmomentsmedia.com/life-after-the-military-mike-eastman
“Defense Scoop,” OnwardOps, May 24, 2023, https://onwardops.org/posts/onward-ops-defensescoop
Public Diplomacy through Documentaries - Michael Pack
“What I know of Clarence Thomas's character,” by Michael Pack, Washington Examiner, May 09, 2023 https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/fairness-justice/what-i-know-of-clarence-thomass-character
"Reclaiming the Culture through Film,” by Michael Pack, March 24, 2023. https://lawliberty.org/features/reclaiming-the-culture-through-film/
“The voice of which America?” by Juliana Geran Pilon, JNS, Dec. 10, 2020. https://www.jns.org/the-voice-of-which-america/
Strategic Communication and the Web – Dr. Paul Lieber
“Covid in the Age of Information,” by Paul Lieber, IPA blog, July 26, 2020. https://information-professionals.org/covid-in-the-age-of-information/
"Countering Disinformation: Are We Our Own Worst Enemy?” Michael Jackson and Paul Lieber, Cyber Defense Review, Summer 2020. https://cyberdefensereview.army.mil/CDR-Content/Articles/Article-View/Article/2288586/countering-disinformation-are-we-our-own-worst-enemy/
Foreign Assistance and Human Rights – Dorothy Taft
“9 Ways USAID Improves Democracy, Human Rights & Governance,” by Jessica Benton Cooney, USAID, Jul. 13, 2017. https://medium.com/usaid-2030/9-ways-usaid-improves-democracy-human-rights-governance-89f042b92d 12
“Healing by the Book, by Susan Billington Harper, Philanthropy Magazine, Apr. 2018. https://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/philanthropy-magazine
Cognitive Security and PSYOP (Psychological Operations) – Dr. Mike Waller
“The Biden Administration’s ‘Disinformation’ Board Is A Tool Straight From Soviet Russia’s KGB,” J. Michael Waller, The Federalist, May 9, 2022. https://thefederalist.com/2022/05/09/the-biden-administrations-new-disinformation-board-is-a-tool-straight-from-soviet-russias-kgb/
How U.S. Presidents Have Addressed the Nuclear Threat - Peter Huessy
"How US Presidents Countered the Cold War Soviet Nuclear Threat," by Peter Huessy, Warrior Maven, May 27, 2023
Defense Lobbying in the New Information Climate - Eric Hannis
"The Defense Industry’s Role in Militarizing US Foreign Policy,” by Shana Marshall, Middle East Report 294 (Spring 2020). https://merip.org/2020/06/the-defense-industrys-role-in-militarizing-us-foreign-policy/
Cyber security in the Nuclear Age – Dr. Steve Bryen
“U.S. Security at Risk as China Exploits American Technology,” Stephen Bryen, InFocus Winter 2023. https://www.jewishpolicycenter.org/2023/01/05/u-s-security-at-risk-as-china-exploits-american-technology/
Domestic Disinformation: Mainstream Media and Cancel Culture - Eric Rozenman
“The Nakba’ Hallucinators Writhe Again,” by Eric Rozenman, The Times of Israel, May 11, 2023. https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/the-nakba-hallucinators-writhe-again/
“'The Official Truth': The End of Free Speech That Will End America,” by J.B. Shurk, Gatestone Institute, May 28, 2023. https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/19677/end-of-free-speech
Special Ops Forces and Political warfare - COL (Ret.) David Maxwell
“An Unconventional Warfare Mindset: The Philosophy of Special Forces Must be Sustained,” by David Maxwell, Small Wars Journal, May 29, 2023. https://smallwarsjournal.com/jrnl/art/unconventional-warfare-mindset-philosophy-special-forces-must-be-sustained
“From Provocations And Deterrence To Preparing For Unification: Why An Information Campaign Is Vital To Political Warfare In Korea,” by David Maxwell, 19fortyfive, June 5, 2023. (pdf)
North Korea and Hybrid Warfare against America – Greg Scarlatoiu
“Digital Trenches: North Korea’s Information Counter-Offensive,” Martyn Williams, Committee on Human Rights in North Korea, Dec 18, 2019. Introduction, Section 9, Conclusion. https://www.hrnk.org/uploads/pdfs/Williams_Digital_Trenches_Web_FINAL.pdf
“HRNK & IBA Release Report on Crimes Against Humanity in North Korean Detention Centers,” June 22, 2022. https://www.hrnk.org/events/announcements-view.php?id=88
Russia and Ukraine: Disinformation redux – Dr. Herman Pirchner, Jr.
“AFPC Insider: On the Ground in Ukraine – Interview with Herman Pirchner, Jr.” March 6, 2023, American Foreign Policy Council. Visit website: https://www.afpc.org/
Chinese Grand Strategy Backfires in Europe - Ilan Berman
“Backing Russia Is Costing China In Europe,” by Joshua Eisenman and Ilan I. Berman, Foreign Policy, May 30, 2023. https://www.afpc.org/publications/articles/backing-russia-is-costing-china-in-europe
Chinese Information Warfare – Dr. Jianli Yang
““The Tiananmen massacre and China’s pragmatist soft power,” by Jianli Yang, Politico, June 2, 2023. https://www.politico.eu/article/china-tiananmen-massacre-communism-pragmatist-soft-power/
Middle East Policy, Energy Policy, and American Strategic Deficit - Victoria Coates
“Shock Poll: Americans Prioritize Women’s Rights in Iran Over Nuclear Deal After Mahsa Amini’s Murder,” by Victoria Coates, 19fortyfive, Oct 21, 2022. Reprinted by Heritage. https://www.heritage.org/middle-east/commentary/shock-poll-americans-prioritize-womens-rights-iran-over-nuclear-deal-after
Military Preparedness in the Context of the Ukraine War - Dakota Wood
“Continuing U.S. and Allied Military Support to Ukraine,” by Dakota Wood, Heritage Foundation Report, Feb. https://www.heritage.org/defense/report/continuing-us-and-allied-military-support-ukraine
Grand Strategy and the Chinese Threat – Seth Cropsey
“America and the Idea of Eurasia,” by Seth Cropsey, RealClearDefense, May 23, 2023. https://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2023/05/23/america_and_the_idea_of_eurasia_901014.html
Disinformation and the Academy - Mason Goad
How DEI Ideology Undermines National Security,” by Mason Goad, Newsweek, June 6, 2022. https://www.newsweek.com/how-dei-ideology-undermines-national-security-opinion-1713215
“Comprehensive Restructuring: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Texas Austin,” Report by National Association of Scholars, Jan. 19, 2023. https://www.nas.org/reports/comprehensive-restructuring
