#national-security
(11 articles)DOJ Urged to Investigate China-Backed Parcel Carriers
Senator Tom Cotton has formally requested a Department of Justice investigation into Chinese-controlled parcel delivery companies, citing national security and supply chain risks stemming from alleged
Building Resilience Into Medical Product Supply Chains: NAP Report
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has released a comprehensive report addressing vulnerabilities in the nation's medical product supply chains and providing evidence-based
CVSA Roadcheck: Why Trucking Enforcement Is a National Security Issue
The CVSA's International Roadcheck 2026 inspection initiative, running May 12-14, represents far more than routine safety compliance. The article reframes trucking enforcement as a national security i
US Government Launches Nuclear Power Initiative for Commercial Shipping
The U.S. Department of Transportation and Maritime Administration have unveiled an ambitious initiative to develop Small Modular Nuclear Reactors (SMRs) for commercial shipping, marking a strategic pi
AI Supply Chain Intelligence Strengthens National Security
TRENDS Research & Advisory has released analysis highlighting the strategic importance of AI-powered supply chain intelligence for national security and economic resilience. The research addresses gro
Strengthening US Defense Supply Chain Resilience and Capacity
The Brookings Institution examines strategies for strengthening the resilience and productive capacity of the US national security industrial base—a critical infrastructure that underpins defense, aer
New AAPA CEO Sang Yi Brings Maritime Expertise to U.S. Ports
Sang Yi has been appointed President and CEO of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) effective May 4, 2026, bringing substantial government and maritime experience to the role. Yi previ
U.S. Rice Supply Chain Crisis Threatens Farmers and National Security
The U.S. rice industry is experiencing significant supply chain disruptions that extend beyond individual farm operations to threaten broader agricultural infrastructure and national food security. Th
IEEPA Trade Law Becomes National Security Tool, Reshaping Supply Chains
Trade law frameworks historically designed for emergency financial controls are increasingly being weaponized as instruments of national security policy, fundamentally shifting how multinational enter
Trump Tariffs Hit Drugs, Trucks, Furniture—Supply Chain Impact
President Trump has announced sweeping tariffs on pharmaceuticals, trucks, and furniture under the guise of national security concerns. This represents a structural shift in U.S. trade policy that wil
Supply Chain Mapping: National Security & Trade Compliance
This article addresses the growing intersection of national security policy, trade compliance, and supply chain resilience. As governments worldwide tighten scrutiny over supply chain dependencies—par