Brian Slattery is a policy analyst in national security at The Heritage Foundation. In this capacity he advocates for a strong national defense and robust security enterprise. Brian focuses particularly on maritime security, the U.S. Coast Guard and the Arctic.
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The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche recently offloaded 18 tons of cocaine, valued at $554 million, after a multinational counternarcotic operation in the eastern Pacific…. Read More
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The United States today faces a rising number of threats to national security from around the world, whether it be from North Korea, ISIS, or… Read More
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After a record-breaking year for drug interdictions in 2016, the Coast Guard is continuing to make significant strides in countering the illegal drug trade in… Read More
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In a speech on board the next-generation aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, President Donald Trump pledged to rebuild the U.S. Navy fleet, eliminate cuts… Read More
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The year 2016 was a record-breaking year for the U.S. Coast Guard’s fight against drug trafficking. By the end of October, the Coast Guard had… Read More
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At sunrise on this day in 1941, the Japanese launched a surprise attack on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, having sailed across… Read More
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As a new presidential administration prepares to take office, the responsibilities it inherits are daunting. Threats to U.S. interests and security around the globe continue… Read More
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Of the 3,498 Medal of Honor recipients in American history, only one was from the U.S. Coast Guard: Signalman 1st Class Douglas Albert Munro. On… Read More
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The Arctic is shaping up to be one of the most strategically important regions in the 21st century. However, the United States has fallen far… Read More
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One of the greatest challenges to American interests abroad is in keeping the world’s oceans open to commerce and activity. From Russia dominating the Black… Read More
