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

April 22nd – China, Iran, and the Future of Great-Power Competition: How Beijing Views the U.S.-Israel War with Iran. To register, click here!
May 19th – Youth Security Forum “Culper Ring to Cyber Spies”
Postponed to 2026: NSF Member trip to the Nevada National Security Site
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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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.

Invited Commentary: Greenland: Geopolitics, Defense – and Profit? By Joe Shaefer

In this timely researched piece, Joe Shaefer examines the geopolitical, military, and economic arguments surrounding Greenland — assessing whether U.S. annexation or expanded control would meaningfully change America’s defense posture or mineral supply chains.

February 26, 2026 – Hybrid Forum: Looking South: The U.S. Role in Latin America – Past as Prologue

Dr. Linda Curcio-Nagy brings historical insight to one of today’s most critical strategic regions. By tracing the evolution of U.S. policy toward Latin America, she will illuminate the risks and opportunities facing American national security in the region today.

January 21, 2026 – Hybrid Forum: America First, Again: Analyzing the 2025 National Security Strategy

Join us as the NSF rings in the new year with a critical discussion about the National Security Strategy (Nov. 2025) with two of NSF's most respected and experienced contributors, Keith Hansen and Rae Huffstutler.

CORPORATE MEMBERS

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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Watch the full videos of our recent programs

NSF March 2026 Program: War in the Middle East

NSF Feb 2026 Forum: Looking South: The U.S. Role in Latin America – Past as Prologue

NSF Jan 2026 Forum: America First, Again

NSF Nov 2025 Forum: Warfare and Defense in Space

NSF Sept 2025 Forum: Preparing for Great Power Conflict

NSF June 2025 Forum: Tariffs and Economic Security

2025 Youth Security Forum Sneak Peek

NSF March 2025 Forum: Nuclear Proliferation Risks Expanding in a New Era

In line with the Fall 2025 Modern Warfare Series presented by the NSF, we encourage viewers to watch Dr. Kimberly S. Budil, Director of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, in an interview during the Nuclear Threat Initiative’s FutureSafe Initiative Forum. Dr. Budil’s interview focuses on shaping the future of the U.S. nuclear security enterprise while exploring how emerging technologies and artificial intelligence are transforming national security, including the development and sustainment of the U.S. nuclear arsenal.

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