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June 17, 2025
Why Greenland Matters to U.S. National Security
Greenland is an essential strategic partner in ensuring peace and security for Americans and Europeans. Located just 600 miles from the U.S. East Coast, Greenland’s geographical positioning, combined with its plethora of energy resources and critical minerals, makes it a geostrategic asset in our global defense architecture. America must protect the world from falling under the control of Russia, China and Iran, and Greenland is key to building an “America First” security infrastructure to protect our nation’s assets and people.
Op-Ed
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June 12, 2025
Important Questions Raised by Ukraine’s Drone Attack Against Russian Bombers
On Sunday, Ukraine carried out a bold covert operation in Russia that destroyed or damaged about a dozen Russian heavy bombers and possibly an AWACS plane. These attacks may have destroyed irreplaceable Russian military planes worth billions of dollars using drones that cost under $50,000.
Statement
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June 9, 2025
AFPI Congratulates Joseph Humire on Appointment to the U.S. Department of Defense
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) proudly congratulates Joseph M. Humire — Senior Fellow for the Western Hemisphere Initiative at AFPI on his appointment as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense Integration and Defense Support of Civil Authorities.
Op-Ed
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June 6, 2025
Enhancing Scrutiny of Chinese Foreign Students Is Essential for National Security
On May 28, Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a bold statement: The State Department will aggressively revoke visas for Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) or those studying in critical fields.
Statement
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June 4, 2025
Food Security and Immigration Security are Essential for National Security
Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) issued the following statement from Adam Savit, Director of AFPI’s China Policy Initiative
Experts on National Security & Defense
The Honorable Chad Wolf
Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer & Chair of AFPI’s Center for Homeland Security & Immigration
The Honorable Fred Fleitz
Vice Chair, Center for American Security
Lt. General (Ret.) Keith Kellogg
FORMER: Co-Chair, Center for American Security
Gloria McDonald
FORMER: Senior Policy Analyst, Center for American Security
The Honorable Robert Wilkie
Co-Chair, Center for American Security
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