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March 12, 2024
Leaders Discuss Security Priorities for Western Hemisphere
DOD's top priority is defense of the U.S. homeland against growing multidomain threats posed by China and Russia but emerging technologies are also posing new challenges to strategic stability, defense leaders told Congress.
March 23, 2023
Generals Discuss Hemispheric Challenges, Solutions
The two combatant commanders of the Western Hemisphere discussed threats posed by Russia and China during testimony on national and regional security at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill.
March 24, 2022
Generals Say China, Russia Persist in Western Hemisphere Meddling
China and Russia are looking for opportunities to undermine U.S. partnerships in the Americas, generals said.
March 8, 2022
Southcom Commander Says Partnerships Key to National Defense in Western Hemisphere
Partnerships in South America and increased presence in the Arctic are among the security priorities defense leaders highlighted in testimony before the House Armed Services Committee.
March 16, 2021
Border, Hemispheric Security Discussed at Senate Hearing
An increase in migrants coming across the southern border, threats to the Western Hemisphere by China, and solutions to those and other problems were discussed at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing.
April 25, 2017
Northcom Commander Highlights Partnerships to Counter Transnational Crime
COZUMEL, Mexico — Air Force Gen. Lori J. Robinson said in closing remarks at the two-day Central America Security Conference that the U.S. military is looking for ways to enhance cooperation with its Mexican and Central American partners to address the security challenges that threaten the stability in the region.