Government
In 1954, amid Cold War anxieties and rising fears of internal subversion, the United States Congress enacted the Communist Control Act, declaring the Communist Party to be a conspiracy—not merely a political party—committed to the overthrow of the constitutional government of the United States. This legislation was not
Governance
The American "Free, Open Source and Transparent" (FROST) Act represents a bold legislative proposal aimed at fundamentally reshaping how the United States federal government and all taxpayer-funded entities interact with technology. This proposed federal law would mandate that all government departments and organizations transition away from proprietary, licensed
Governance
The stranglehold that a handful of corporate-controlled social media platforms hold over global communication represents one of the most significant threats to democratic governance in the digital age. When billions of people depend on a single platform for news, civic engagement, and public discourse, we create dangerous single points of
Economics
Having spent the better part of five years living aboard a nuclear-powered submarine, I witnessed firsthand the remarkable reliability and efficiency of nuclear energy. Day after day, month after month, the reactor provided consistent power for propulsion, life support, and all shipboard systems—often while submerged for months at a
Technology
In a previous article, The Department of Defense's Digital Transformation: Transitioning from RMF to SWIFT, I explored the strategic implications and organizational considerations surrounding the adoption of the Software Fast Track (SWIFT) Framework as it prepares to replace the traditional Risk Management Framework (RMF). Building on that foundation,
Technology
In today's volatile global environment, the United States stands at a pivotal crossroads in its economic policy direction. While the principles of free trade have been traditionally exalted as essential to economic prosperity, current geopolitical tensions, vulnerabilities in supply networks, and intensifying technological rivalries have revealed concerning dependencies
Cybersecurity
Anyone who has navigated the Department of Defense's Risk Management Framework (RMF) understands the unique blend of frustration, paperwork, and seemingly endless waiting that has characterized the process. Defense contractors have long joked that RMF stands for "Really More Forms" or "Request More Funding,"