Future Security

Future Security examines the future of global security in a rapidly changing world—reconsidering how the United States can approach security policy today to improve our preparedness for tomorrow. As a collaborative hub, we work with academics, journalists, former military, and civil society experts to tackle urgent challenges from domestic terrorism and climate change to pandemics, rising authoritarianism, and emerging technologies. In partnership with Arizona State University’s Future Security Initiative, we seek to generate transformative ideas and practical solutions grounded in concrete, interdisciplinary research to improve human flourishing and well-being.

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By connecting New America’s policy expertise with Arizona State University’s research excellence, we combine groundbreaking reporting with open-source investigations, policy analysis, and case studies to develop a deeper understanding of pressing security issues and chart a new path forward. Working with ASU, our team also contributes to unique educational programming, from an online Master’s degree in global security to professional certificates in competitive statecraft, irregular warfare, and cybersecurity—linking cutting-edge academic research with practical applications. Together, we share our findings and expertise through public forums, live-streamed conversations, podcasts, and high-impact publications designed for diverse audiences, from students and community members to high-level government officials.