https://www.usf.edu/gnsi/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usMon, 10 Aug 2026 06:08:58 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/gnsi/news/2023/year-in-review-2023.aspxIn the first full calendar year for GNSI, 2023 brought many of the world's leading experts to USF and the Tampa Bay region. Dynamic and insightful conversations were had regarding some of the most vexing issues facing the world today. We're proud to say: "Here's what we did in 2023 (and just wait until you see what's in store for '24).GNSI StaffWed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Year in ReviewIn the first full calendar year for GNSI, 2023 brought many of the world's leading experts to USF and the Tampa Bay region. Dynamic and insightful conversations were had regarding some of the most vexing issues facing the world today. We're proud to say: "Here's what we did in 2023 (and just wait until you see what's in store for '24).University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/gnsi/news/2023/year-in-review-2023.aspxGNSI Newshttps://www.usf.edu/gnsi/news/2023/national-media-gnsi-middle-east.aspxWith the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East, some of the world's largest media outlets sought out GNSI Executive Director, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie for authentic analysis of the situation.GNSI StaffMon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 National Media Outlets Turn to GNSI Executive Director General (Ret) Frank McKenzie for Middle East AnalysisWith the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East, some of the world's largest media outlets sought out GNSI Executive Director, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie for authentic analysis of the situation.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/gnsi/news/2023/national-media-gnsi-middle-east.aspxGNSI News,Global and National Security Sector Newshttps://www.usf.edu/gnsi/news/2023/darpa-tompkins-speaks-usf.aspxDr. Stefanie Tompkins, Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) addressed students, faculty and staff of USF at the Marshall Student Center. She explained DARPA's role in driving breakthrough technologies for the country's national security and explained the best ways for the USF community to connect with her agency.Corina Marino ColosimoThu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Dr. Stefanie Tompkins, Director of DARPA, Speaks at USFDr. Stefanie Tompkins, Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) addressed students, faculty and staff of USF at the Marshall Student Center. She explained DARPA's role in driving breakthrough technologies for the country's national security and explained the best ways for the USF community to connect with her agency.Dr. Stefanie Tompkins, Director of DARPA, Speaks in the Marshall Center at USFhttps://www.usf.edu/gnsi/news/2023/darpa-tompkins-speaks-usf.aspxGNSI News,Global and National Security Sector News,Research and Publicationshttps://www.tampabay.com/opinion/2023/10/07/will-we-let-autonomous-weapons-decide-when-kill-column/Former FBI agent and prosecutor for the U.S. State Department, Christopher Hunter, analyzes the questions posed and the challenges met at GNSI Tampa Summit 2, featuring the 8th Great Power Competition conference: The Future and Ethics of Uncrewed and Autonomous WarfareExternal ArticleSat, 07 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Tampa Bay Times Guest Opinion on GNSI Tampa SummitFormer FBI agent and prosecutor for the U.S. State Department, Christopher Hunter, analyzes the questions posed and the challenges met at GNSI Tampa Summit 2, featuring the 8th Great Power Competition conference: The Future and Ethics of Uncrewed and Autonomous WarfarePhoto from Tampa Bay Times Guest OpEd on GNSI Tampa Summit 2https://www.tampabay.com/opinion/2023/10/07/will-we-let-autonomous-weapons-decide-when-kill-column/Events,GNSI News,Global and National Security Sector Newshttps://www.usf.edu/gnsi/news/2023/tampa-summit-2-recap-sep2023.aspxAn executive summary and recap of the 2nd GNSI Tampa Summit, featuring the 8th Great Power Competition conference: The Future and Ethics of Uncrewed and Autonomous Warfare.Corina Marino ColosimoSun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GNSI Tampa Summit 2 Recap: The Future and Ethics of Uncrewed and Autonomous WarfareAn executive summary and recap of the 2nd GNSI Tampa Summit, featuring the 8th Great Power Competition conference: The Future and Ethics of Uncrewed and Autonomous Warfare.GNSI Tampa Summit 2: The Future and Ethics of Uncrewed and Autonomous Warfarehttps://www.usf.edu/gnsi/news/2023/tampa-summit-2-recap-sep2023.aspxEvents,Global and National Security Sector Newshttps://www.usf.edu/gnsi/news/2023/gnsi-first-anniversary.aspxGNSI is celebrating our first birthday! It's been one year since USF President Rhea Law recruited retired Marine Corps General Frank McKenzie to lead a new organization at USF: the Global and National Security institute.Corina Marino ColosimoThu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GNSI Celebrates Anniversary Following Memorable First 12 MonthsGNSI is celebrating our first birthday! It's been one year since USF President Rhea Law recruited retired Marine Corps General Frank McKenzie to lead a new organization at USF: the Global and National Security institute.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/gnsi/news/2023/gnsi-first-anniversary.aspxEvents,GNSI News,Research and Publicationshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/aau-membership-to-bring-extraordinary-benefits-to-usf-tampa-bay-and-state-of-florida.aspxHistoric day for the University of South Florida as it joins AAU - the Association of American Universities, the most prestigious association in higher education.External ArticleThu, 01 Jun 2023 00:01:00 USF Becomes Just 71st University to Join AAUHistoric day for the University of South Florida as it joins AAU - the Association of American Universities, the most prestigious association in higher education.USF becomes only 71st university in the USA to be invited to join American Association of Universitieshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/aau-membership-to-bring-extraordinary-benefits-to-usf-tampa-bay-and-state-of-florida.aspxResearch and Publicationshttps://www.usf.edu/gnsi/news/2023/policy-dialogues-hunger-recap.aspxThe first-ever GNSI Policy Dialogues focused on "Hunger as a Weapon" at the Patel Center for Global Solutions on May 24, 2023 on the Tampa campus of the University of South FloridaGNSI StaffThu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 GNSI Policy Dialogues: Hunger as a Weapon RecapThe first-ever GNSI Policy Dialogues focused on "Hunger as a Weapon" at the Patel Center for Global Solutions on May 24, 2023 on the Tampa campus of the University of South FloridaGNSI Policy Dialogues: Hunger as a Weaponhttps://www.usf.edu/gnsi/news/2023/policy-dialogues-hunger-recap.aspxEvents,GNSI Newshttps://www.usf.edu/gnsi/news/2023/stewart-obit.aspxGNSI Board of Advisors member, Lieutenant General (Ret) Vincent Stewart Passes Away at 64.Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 In Memoriam: Lieutenant General Vincent StewartGNSI Board of Advisors member, Lieutenant General (Ret) Vincent Stewart Passes Away at 64.Lieutenant General (Ret) Vincent Stewart, RIPhttps://www.usf.edu/gnsi/news/2023/stewart-obit.aspxGNSI News,Global and National Security Sector Newshttps://www.usf.edu/gnsi/news/2023/tampa-summit-recap-march2023.aspxThe first GNSI Tampa Summit was an eye-opening collection of speakers, dignitaries, academics, strategists, analysts and intelligence leaders, all gathered to examine the problems presented by the growing struggle between Russia and China in their fight for influence in the Greater Middle East.GNSI StaffThu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GNSI Tampa Summit March 2023 RecapThe first GNSI Tampa Summit was an eye-opening collection of speakers, dignitaries, academics, strategists, analysts and intelligence leaders, all gathered to examine the problems presented by the growing struggle between Russia and China in their fight for influence in the Greater Middle East.Dr. Adib Farhadi, Founder and Host of the Great Power Competition Conferencehttps://www.usf.edu/gnsi/news/2023/tampa-summit-recap-march2023.aspxEvents,GNSI News,Global and National Security Sector Newshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/university-of-south-florida-rises-to-its-highest-position-ever-in-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxThe University of South Florida is now ranked #42 (its highest rank in history!) among all public universities in the United States according to US News & World Report College RankingsExternal ArticleWed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 USF now ranked #42 among all US public universities USNWRThe University of South Florida is now ranked #42 (its highest rank in history!) among all public universities in the United States according to US News & World Report College RankingsUniversity of South Florida Achieves Highest Ranking in University Historyhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/university-of-south-florida-rises-to-its-highest-position-ever-in-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxGNSI Newshttps://www.yahoo.com/now/full-circle-florida-speak-general-162555620.html?guccounter=1Tampa's ABC affiliate, WFTS-TV, spoke with our Executive Director, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie, about the ongoing situation with the Chinese Spy Balloon and the US response.External ArticleFri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GNSI Executive Director McKenzie Analyzes Chinese Spy BalloonTampa's ABC affiliate, WFTS-TV, spoke with our Executive Director, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie, about the ongoing situation with the Chinese Spy Balloon and the US response.GNSI Executive Director, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie, appears on Full Circle program on WFTS-TV in Tampahttps://www.yahoo.com/now/full-circle-florida-speak-general-162555620.html?guccounter=1GNSI News,Global and National Security Sector News