Dr. Diana Furchtgott-Roth warned that modern economies are dangerously over-reliant on GPS and its Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services, which underpin transportation, banking, telecommunications, energy grids, aviation, and everyday…
Dr. Paul Maurer warned that cybersecurity is the defining economic and national security threat of our time, with global cybercrime costs reaching an estimated $10 trillion in 2024—surpassing all other…
Hon. Carlos González Yepes outlined INTERPOL’s expanding role in combating financial crime, corruption, and money laundering, emphasizing that illicit financial flows underpin nearly all organized crime. Speaking for the INTERPOL…
Hon. Oonagh McDonald delivered a concise yet substantive analysis on the economic and regulatory implications of Bitcoin, stablecoins, and emerging digital currencies. She explained that Bitcoin’s extreme price volatility, driven…
Hon. Steve Stockman reflected on his early legislative efforts in the U.S. Congress to introduce cryptocurrency-related bills more than a decade ago and noted how many of his early warnings…
Ms. Infante introduced the concept of “Operation Reverse Robin Hood,” a framework aimed at seizing criminal assets—particularly cryptocurrency—and returning them to the public. Drawing on her experience as a pioneer…
Mr. Kristopher Klaich warned that the global financial system is undergoing a historic shift driven by debt crises, geopolitical fragmentation, and rapid technological change. He argued that authoritarian states—especially China,…
Hon. Erik Bethel opened by praising El Salvador’s historic transformation, describing it as a global example of courage, innovation, and national renewal. He highlighted that the country’s dramatic shift from…
Dr. John Strand warned about the strategic risks of relying on Chinese technology in national digital infrastructure. He explained that modern societies depend on deeply interconnected telecommunications networks and cloud…
Mr. J.C. Boggs outlined how national security in the 21st century extends far beyond military power, now encompassing industrial capacity, investment flows, energy security, access to resources, and technological leadership…
Vice President Suecy Callejas delivered a comprehensive explanation of El Salvador’s legislative role in the nation’s historic security transformation. She detailed the approval and continued extension of the State of…
Hon. Macarena Olona offered a strong endorsement of President Nayib Bukele’s security model, emphasizing that his overwhelming electoral support reflects tangible improvements in public safety. She argued that “without security…
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