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Recent U.S. Ambassador to Brazil Thomas Shannon talked about U.S.-Brazil relations. He said that both countries needed to continue a strategic partnership. He called recent National Security…

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board held a public hearing on possible changes to the National Security Agency’s (NSA) data collection programs. In the second afternoon meeting, a…

International Atomic Energy Agency chief Yukiya Amano talked about the role of his agency in promoting the peaceful use of atomic energy along with monitoring national nuclear programs. Topi…

Former officials testified about challenges to homeland security and department operations in the ten years since the Department of Homeland Security was created. Among the topics they addre…

Panelists talked about the tension between a free press and national security. Among the topics they addressed were National Security Agency (NSA) data collection, prosecuting journalists fo…

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano gave the keynote address at a discussion of cybersecurity and infrastructure. She outlined the Obama administration’s policies on cybersecurity a…

Admiral William McRaven, commander of U.S. Special Operations, outlined his vision for the role of special operations forces. Afterward, military policy experts responded to his speech.

John Brennan spoke about the use of drone strikes against terrorists. He called the strikes “legal, ethical and wise” using the highest standards to best try to limit loss of civilian life. …

Kurt Campbell talked about relations between the United States and China. He said there will be “areas of miscommunication and disagreement” between the two countries but that a “sustained d…

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano talked about national security priorities, including cybersecurity, immigration reform, border security, and disaster relief. She said the curren…

Jane Harman talked about President Obama’s nomination of John Brennan as CIA director, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the president’s rea…