Mr. Francis Beard, Distinguished Fellow at the Energy Policy Research Foundation, emphasized the critical role of energy as the foundation for development, prosperity, and peace—particularly in Africa. Drawing on his…
Mr. J.C. Boggs, partner at King & Spalding, discussed the critical intersection of human rights, national security, and supply chain dependence in the global critical minerals market. Drawing on his…
Ms. Diana Furchtgott-Roth, argued that inexpensive, reliable energy is the foundation for national security, economic strength, and global influence. She challenged the effectiveness of net zero policies, noting that even…
Sir Liam Fox, former UK Defense Minister, emphasized that the primary security threat Europe faces today is Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He traced the conflict to a pattern of Russian…
invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. He noted that Cuba has reactivated military, economic, and political ties with Moscow, providing propaganda support and deploying thousands of young Cubans to fight…
Professor Jose San Martin emphasized that misinformation constitutes a global war and a coordinated network rather than isolated incidents. Its goal is to sow subversion, delegitimize institutions, and promote radicalism…
Hon. Mariano Federici highlighted the growing threat posed by Mexican cartels, recently designated by the U.S. as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, placing them legally and operationally alongside groups like is now…
Ms. Jane Lasonder shared her journey from surviving child sexual exploitation and trafficking to becoming a leading advocate for survivors on the international stage. She described the extreme invisibility she…
Senator Reynolds began by highlighting the link between human trafficking and national security, particularly in relation to China. Drawing on her experience as Australia’s defense minister, she emphasized that authoritarian…
Anne Basham began by thanking Congressman Pittinger for prioritizing human trafficking and highlighted the importance of the Interparliamentary Task Force on Human Trafficking, which she leads. She emphasized that human…
Hon. Mariano Federici opened by thanking Congressman Pittinger and noted the importance of discussing China’s authoritarian expansion in the Americas. He emphasized that global security and democratic resilience are increasingly…
Dr. Varun Suthra from India began by invoking the Indian philosophy of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” – “the world is one family.” He emphasized that when nations act like a family, issues…
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