Aspen Security Forum

Our Current Defense Plans Fall Short

Aspen Security Forum Scholar Frederico Bartels argues that current defense plans shortchange the resources needed for the national defense strategy.

July 3, 2019
American soldiers with US flag in background.

A Maritime Challenge to North Korea Sanctions

Efforts to put pressure on North Korea have hit snags on the high seas.

July 1, 2019
Two US Naval ships on water.

Understanding the Relationship Between Russia and Syria

Aspen Security Forum Scholar Alexandra Roberts explains how to interpret the dynamics between Russia and Syria.

July 1, 2019
St. Basil's Cathedral on the Red Square in Moscow, covered in snow.

Who Is Watching Us Online?

A cybersecurity expert joins the Aspen Insight podcast to discuss the 2016 election and more.

October 19, 2017

CIA Director John Brennan on ISIL, Russia, & Cyber Threats

John Brennan is interviewed by Dina Temple-Raston at the Aspen Security Forum.

September 7, 2016

Are More Frequent Acts of Terrorism the “New Normal?”

Our increasing ability to prevent catastrophic 9/11-scale attacks may make less lethal but still devastating attacks even more likely.

July 28, 2016

4 Reasons Gen. John Allen Says ISIS Is Losing

Gen. John Allen, who heads the Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL, doubts ISIS’ holding power as one of the world’s leading terrorist regimes.

September 23, 2015

Iraq Ambassador to US: ‘We Cannot Coexist with ISIS’

Experts discuss the impact of ISIS’s recent successes in Syria and Iraq, and how coalition partners plan on responding.

July 28, 2015

An Aspen Security Forum Mid-Year Reflection on ISIS, Cyber Security, and Global Instability

Read the just-released Homeland Security Program Mid-Year Report, reflecting on the year’s global security issues.

April 8, 2015