National Security Forum of Northern Nevada

National Security Forum

The National Security Forum (NSF) is a non-partisan, educational, nonprofit organization that brings expert speakers from around the U.S. to talk about national and international security, domestic and foreign terrorism, economic and financial threats, the safety of our food and water supply, energy policy, electrical grid stability, and a variety of other topics that affect all Americans.

Thank you for your continued support for NSF so we can continue to deliver timely programs that stimulate your thinking about important national security issues.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

October 6: Hybrid breakfast meeting at the J Resort. Announcement coming soon!
Join us this fall for our series: Securing Our Future
Future programs and tours are in the works. We welcome your ideas, input, and requests. Email me anytime at: mccarthy@nationalsecurityforum.org

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LATEST NEWS

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summaries and commentary from recent programs

Commentary: 25 Years Ago (A Remembrance for 9/11)

Twenty-five years later, 9/11 remains more than a moment in history—it is a collection of memories, stories, and lives forever changed. In this reflection, Maureen McCarthy shares her personal account of that day and the enduring importance of remembering.

October 6, 2026 – Hybrid Forum: Drones, Defense, and a Future Workforce for Nevada and the Nation

Securing Our Future explores how Nevada can prepare the next generation for an evolving national security landscape. Featuring retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and UNR Aerospace and Defense Academy Director, Michael Jiru Jr., our forum will examine drones, emerging technologies, and the workforce needed to shape our nation’s future.

July 1, 2026 – Hybrid Forum: America at 250: Leadership, Service, and the Work of a More Perfect Union

Drawing on his experiences as a SEAL commander, special operations leader, entrepreneur, and Nevadan, Bill Wilson will reflect on the meaning of service in a divided country and the leadership lessons that remain essential to America's future, especially as we celebrate 250 years.

April 22, 2026 – Hybrid Forum: China, Iran, and the Future of Great-Power Competition: How Beijing Views the U.S.-Israel War with Iran

As war continues between the United States, Israel, and Iran, Dr. Xiaoyu "Shawn" Pu will explain China's perspective on the war and place it in the broader context of intensifying U.S.-China competition.

March 26, 2026 – Hybrid Forum: War in the Middle East: Defense Markets, Drones, and the Future of Global Military Power

With the United States, Israel, and Iran engulfed in war, the implications of one of the decade’s most consequential geopolitical crises extend far beyond the Middle East. Derek Bisaccio will examine how the conflict could reshape global defense markets, accelerate military modernization, and intensify strategic competition in the years ahead.

2026 Youth Security Forum – May 19, 2026

The Annual Youth Security Forum (YSF) event brings students together from Washoe County School District (WCSD) high schools to engage in spirited and civil discussions about timely and challenging national security issues.

CORPORATE MEMBERS

Lithium Member – Mission Support and Test Services LLC

Mission Support and Test Services is a dynamic team of experts and leaders from Honeywell International Inc., Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., and Stoller Newport News Nuclear, Inc. – a subsidiary of Huntington Ingalls Industries selected by the National Nuclear Security Administration as the Management and Operating Contractor for the Nevada National Security Site.

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