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Unleash U.S. Energy Production to Provide Americans Relief, Hold Russia Accountable <[link removed]> - The skyrocketing price of oil is causing historic pain not just at the pump, but also for Americans trying to heat their homes and for businesses shipping goods around the country. President Biden blames everyone else—oil companies, Vladimir Putin, and others—but his administration’s anti-energy policies are the primary culprit. We must provide relief to Americans already struggling from historic inflation and high prices, while also holding Russia accountable for its invasion of Ukraine. To start, this administration could immediately hold lease sales on federal lands—including in ANWR—and waters for new oil and gas exploration, suspend the Jones Act, and provide regulatory relief under the Renewable Fuels Standard. If Biden truly cares about Americans, he should act now. Heritage Experts: Katie Tubb <[link removed]> and
Joel Griffith <[link removed]>
The Fentanyl Crisis: The Mexico-Texas Connection <[link removed]> - On March 10, 2022, Heritage is hosting an event with Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Congressman Brian Babin, Former Acting DEA Administrator Uttam Dhillon, and Former Acting CBP Commissioner Mark Morgan that will examine how fentanyl continues to wreak havoc across communities
nationwide and what strategic approaches are necessary to halt its passage across our border with Mexico. Heritage Expert: Paul Larkin <[link removed]>
What China is learning from Putin's Ukraine invasion <[link removed]> - Vladimir Putin <[link removed]> could never rest easy without the Russian flag flying over Kyiv. Never doubt for a second that Xi Jinping feels the same way about Taiwan. The president of China certainly hopes, in his lifetime, to see the communist flag flutter above Taipei. So the obvious question is whether the current conflict holds any lessons for China and its cause <[link removed]>. It does – but they might not be the ones Beijing expected. Heritage Expert: James
Carafano <[link removed]>
Preventing Russia from expanding Ukraine war <[link removed]> - Since Putin invaded Ukraine, the key strategic, imperative goal for the United State is to prevent a widening of the war to NATO. Naval forces are the clearest statement of diplomatic force and clearest message of intent. If there is any force behind the words of the desire of the United States not to allow this to widen to NATO, naval forces are the quickest response to that. U.S. Navy must play a proactive, defensive role in tamping down Russia’s ambitions. Heritage Expert: Brent Sadler <[link removed]>
Ukraine war: Russia losing information war at home, scrambles to reshape narrative <[link removed]> - Putin certainly looks like he's losing control. In these videos being put out online of his different speeches, his demeanor is different, and his tone is more harsh – his messaging is becoming shriller and shriller. Heritage Expert: Alexis Mrachek <[link removed]>
Answers to 6 Big Questions About Putin’s Nuclear Threats <[link removed]> - After launching an invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin sparked even more global concerns by putting his nuclear forces on high alert. we have no way to defend against a major Russian nuclear attack. The U.S. missile defense system is designed to defend against limited nuclear attacks from rogue states such as North Korea. Instead, it has been U.S. policy to rely on nuclear deterrence to address the Russian nuclear threat to the homeland. Bottom line: As much as U.S. policymakers might like to wish away nuclear weapons from existence, unfortunately, the enemy gets a vote. Putin’s recent inflammatory rhetoric, nuclear saber-rattling, and military actions in Ukraine are proof of the need for a strong, modern U.S. nuclear force. Heritage Expert: Patty Jane Geller <[link removed]>
The Biden Administration Needs to get Serious About National Defense <[link removed]> - War in Ukraine is causing many European leaders to rethink their views on national security. The United States, too, should resume treating its own national defense with the seriousness it deserves. Thus far, the Biden administration has been profoundly unserious. Despite laws <[link removed]> that require a new
administration to publish national security and defense strategies within a year of taking office, both are missing in action. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky <[link removed]> called for his citizens <[link removed]> to come to their country's defense, and they have. He and they understand what it means to stand in Putin's path. It is past time for Americans to acquire a similar seriousness about their security. Heritage Expert: Thomas
Spoehr <[link removed]>
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