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Homeland Security Challenges: Migration, Terrorism, and Cybersecurity

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Explore a fireside chat featuring Alejandro N. Mayorkas, the 7th U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, at the Aspen Security Forum 2023. Delve into critical issues facing the Department of Homeland Security, including immigration, asylum reform, terrorism, cybersecurity, and election interference. Gain insights on the department's efforts to combat white nationalist terrorism, address cyber threats, and manage the fentanyl crisis. Listen as Secretary Mayorkas, the first Latino and immigrant to hold this position, shares his personal story and perspective on displacement. Moderated by CNN's Fareed Zakaria, this 35-minute discussion offers a comprehensive look at the current challenges and opportunities in safeguarding the United States.

Syllabus

Introduction
How has the number of people entering the US dropped since the end of the pandemic
Is the Asylum system broken
Do Republicans want to solve this problem
How to fix the asylum system
Skilled immigration
Terrorism
White nationalist terrorism
Violence has peaked
Cyber threat
Election interference
Florida election interference
Alejandros personal story
Understanding displacement
Questions
Fentanyl
Chinas responsibility

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