The concept of hunger as a weapon dates to the beginning of written history with Homer’s Iliad describing the siege of Troy. In war, military leaders often consider foodstuffs as it relates to their war effort while analyzing ways to use this basic need against their foe.
James Coker of US State Dept featured in GNSI Speaker Series Conversation
James Coker II, the Ukraine Desk Officer for the U.S. State Department, joins us for a candid conversation about Russia's invasion of Ukraine, lessons learned so far and the many ways the US and rest of the world are helping that country prepare for the ultimate re-building.
"Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology" was an "exciting, readable and well-written account of the microchip industry," said General (Ret) Frank McKenzie. With the United States' renewed focus on bringing chip manufacturing back home, this could be a timely read.
Executive Director, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie quoted in NEWSWEEK story on Ukraine's war efforts. Read More.
The three Strategic Areas of Focus for GNSI: science and technology, human dynamics & social behavior, and cybersecurity.Read More.
"This country will not be a good place for any of us to to live in unless we have made it a good place for all of us to live in."
-- Theodor Roosevelt, 26th U.S. President
Interested in having General McKenzie speak at your event?
General (Ret) Frank McKenzie is the Executive Director of GNSI, as well as the Florida Center for Cybersecurity. He's the former commander of the U.S. Central Command and retired in 2022 after a 42-year career with the United States Marine Corps. Full bio.
