Events

Arctic Imperative
August 24, 2012

August 24-27, 2012

The 2012 Summit will once again bring together the leading voices in this conversation, including residents from the small villages that comprise Alaska’s coastal communities; state, national and international leaders; the heads of shipping and industry; investors; international policymakers and the news media.

The goal of the Arctic Imperative Summit is to sharpen the focus on the policy and investment needs of the U.S. Arctic by providing a forum for leaders from all disciplines to collaborate on solutions.

Learn more at http://www.arcticimperative.com

 
Strengthening our National Security: Law of the Sea and American Competitiveness
August 2, 2012

The American Security Project cordially invites you to a breakfast discussion with:

Thomas J. Donohue,

President and CEO of the US Chamber of Commerce

Strengthening our National Security: Law of the Sea and American Competitiveness

Thursday August 2, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

This discussion will be on the record

The event will take place at:

1100 New York Ave, NW Washington DC

7th Floor West Tower – Conference Room E

Light refreshments will be served

The discussion will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.  Please arrive by 8:00 a.m. for registration.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, July 31 to events@americansecurityproject.org

Space is limited
Critical Minerals from the Sea: U.S. Interests in Deep Seabed Minerals
July 17, 2012

"Critical Minerals from the Sea"
July 17, 2012
10:00AM to 12:00PM
The Stimson Center
1111 19th Street NW, 12th Floor
(near the Farragut North and Farragut West metro stops)

Dr. James Hein, US Geological Survey
Dr. Miles Libbey, SeaMinr
Caitlyn Antrim, Rule of Law Committee for the Oceans
Moderator: BGen Stephen A. Cheney, USMC (Ret) CEO, The American Security Project

You can register for the event with an e-mail to criticalminerals@oceanlaw.org.

Ronald Reagan, before he became president, spoke with passion about the potential of a US seabed mining industry that could free the US economy from uncertain sources of supply of critical minerals. Now, nearly 35 years after Reagan's commentary, the world appears on the verge of achieving his vision - but without the United States.

There are currently 12 national and private operations engaged in the exploration of mineral deposits on the sea floor beyond national jurisdiction. Five new applications will be considered next week at the annual session of the International Seabed Authority. With or without the United States, deep seabed mining is on its way to becoming the "next big think" in the minerals industry.

What accounts for this upswing in attention by industrial economies? Is it:
The economic potential of seabed mining?
Secure supplies of Critical Minerals, including cobalt, nickel and rare earth elements? or,
A first step in developing a new deep ocean technology industry?
The Law of the Sea Convention (Treaty Doc. 103-39): Perspectives from Business and Industry
June 28, 2012

The American Sovereignty Campaign will be live tweeting from the hearing - follow us today @TASCnow

 

Witnesses:

Mr. Thomas J. Donohue

President and Chief Executive Officer

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Washington, DC

Testimony

 

Mr. Jack N. Gerard

President and Chief Executive Officer

American Petroleum Institute

Washington, DC

Testimony

 

Mr. Jay Timmons

President and Chief Executive Officer

National Association of Manufacturers

Washington, DC

Testimony

 

Mr. Lowell C. McAdam

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Verizon Communications Inc.

New York, NY

Testimony

 

Click here to watch a video of the hearing.

 

June 28, 2012

9:30 AM (ET)

Hart Senate Office Building, Room 216
U.S Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Hearing: The Law of the Sea Convention (Treaty Doc. 103-39)
June 14, 2012

The American Sovereignty Campaign will be live tweeting from both hearings - follow us today @TASCnow

June 14, 2012

10:00 AM (ET)

Hart Senate Office Building, Room 216

Perspectives from the U.S. Military

Click here to watch a video of the hearing.

 

Witnesses included:

Admiral James A Winnefeld, Jr.

Vice Chairman

Joint Chiefs of Staff

Washington, DC

Testimony

 

Admiral Jonathan W. Greenert

Chief of Naval Operations

U.S. Navy

Washington, DC

Testimony

 

Admiral Robert J. Papp, Jr.

Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Washington, DC

Testimony

 

General William M. Fraser, III

Commander, U.S. Transportation Command

Scott Air Force Base

Illinois

Testimony

 

General Charles H. Jacoby, Jr.

Commander, U.S. Northern Command

Peterson Air Force Base

Colorado

Testimony

 

Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, III

Commander

U.S. Pacific Command, Camp H.M. Smith

Hawaii

Testimony

 

June 14, 2012

2:30 PM (ET)

Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room 419

The Law of the Sea Convention



Click here to watch a video of the hearing.

 

Witnesses included:

The Honorable John Negroponte

Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State

Washington, DC

Testimony

 

The Honorable John B. Bellinger, III

Former Legal Adviser

U.S. Department of State, Arnold & Porter LLP

Washington, DC

Testimony
U.S Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Hearing: The Law of the Sea Convention (Treaty Doc. 103-39): The U.S. National Security and Strategic Imperatives for Ratification
May 23, 2012

The American Sovereignty Campaign will be live tweeting from the hearing - follow us today @TASCnow

Witnesses:

The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
U.S. Department of State
Washington, DC
Testimony

The Honorable Leon E. Panetta
Secretary of Defense
U.S. Department of Defense
Washington, DC
Testimony

General Martin E. Dempsey
Chairman
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Washington, DC
Testimony

Click here to watch a video of the hearing.

May 23, 2012

10:00 AM (ET)

Hart Senate Office Building, Room 216
Forum on the Law of the Sea Convention
May 9, 2012

Pew Charitable Trusts and the Atlantic Council will host a forum on the benefits of immediate ratification of the Law of the Sea Treaty.  Distinguished current and former military officials, national security experts and business leaders, including Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Martin Dempsey, will detail how a rapidly changing international environment, including growing threats to U.S. security and economic interests, make ratification imperative now.

May 9, 2012

10:30 AM – 2:45 PM (ET)

Willard InterContinental Washington Hotel, Grand Ballroom

1401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20004