Jeh Johnson
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- Milken Institute59 min
National Security: Risk and Responsibility
Jennifer Griffin, Dmitri Alperovitch, Jeh Johnson, Seth Moulton, Mira Ricardel
Former officials and lawmakers including Seth Moulton, Mira Ricardel, and Jay Johnson identify a strategic shift toward great power competition with China, warning that threats from biotechnology, cyber vulnerabilities, and climate change require immediate defense modernization. The panel argues that traditional alliances must evolve into a techno-NATO bloc to counter Beijing's civil-military fusion and asymmetric military strategies, particularly regarding Taiwan and undersea cables. Ultimately, the experts recommend restructuring the defense budget to prioritize AI and quantum computing while implementing public-private cyber frameworks to secure U.S. election infrastructure against disinformation and ransomware.
- Milken Institute45 min
Threats Aren’t Partisan: Securing the Health and Safety of a Nation
Alex Witt, Jane Harman, Jeh Johnson
Representative Jane Harmon and Secretary Jay Johnson critique the Trump administration's flawed Afghanistan strategy, insufficient North Korea preparations, and the failure to account for deep-seated tribalism while emphasizing the pandemic's status as a national security crisis. The panelists further condemn the use of force at Lafayette Square, the erosion of Department of Justice integrity following John Bolton's disclosures, and the challenges posed by domestic terrorism and gun violence amidst pandemic-related social unrest. Both experts conclude that these non-partisan threats demand a unified governmental response to preserve democratic institutions and prevent the resurgence of terrorist organizations.