David Grantham
David A. Grantham, Ph.D., is an NCPA senior fellow and project manager for the NCPA's Financial Crisis Initiative. He is an expert in U.S. national security issues and Latin American and Middle Eastern politics and economy. Dr. Grantham’s work has been featured in the Journal of Transatlantic Studies, History Compass, Townhall and the Daily Caller, among others, and is also a graduate of the University of Texas’ Arabic Summer Language Institute.
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The Threat From Terrorism and Human Trafficking in Latin America
This originally appeared in Insidesources: “Hypothetical, if unproven, scenarios often dominate the storyline of possible collusion between organized crime and jihadists in Latin America. But the growth of illicit networks and successful human smuggling operations poses a known and immediate … Continue reading
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FOXNEWS: Grantham says Trump must have a plan for terrorism in Latin America
This originally appeared in Fox News based on Grantham’s recent study “Terrorism in Latin America (Part One): The Infiltration of Islamic Extremists” “The growth of Islamic extremist activity in Latin America is a major security threat to our country. And Iran’s … Continue reading
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5 Reasons the U.S. Should Defund the U.N. Palestinian Refugee Program
(This piece also appeared in the Times of Israel and is co-authored by Calev Myers) “American taxpayer money is wasted on UN programs, such as the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), for which the United States … Continue reading
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Two-Faced Trump Haters
Originally appeared in Townhall.com: “The increasing hysteria around Trump from the absolute resistance crowd brought to mind the former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir and her statement that peace would come when Israel’s enemies “love their children more than they hate … Continue reading
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The Failure of a Dam in California Is Warning About the Grid
This column originally appeared in Townhall.com. “What in the world does the frightening news about the Oroville Dam in California have to do with America’s electric grid? Answer: the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The California state government is scrambling … Continue reading
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When Citizens Threaten the Establishment
This originally appeared in Townhall: “The outcome of this presidential election will not change the fact that the United States is experiencing an internal Thucydides Trap – a reference to how the emerging power of Athens struck fear in the heart … Continue reading
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Response to the Presidential Debate – Nation’s Security at Risk or Not?
The second debate helped clarify how each candidate sees the world at this moment, which ironically added to the confusion of truth that has overtaken this election cycle. Mr. Trump described a country and a world that seems to be … Continue reading
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Experts Respond to Vice Presidential Debate
Allen West said: “What I heard from this Vice Presidential debate in the area of foreign policy and national security is one side that was delusional. Furthermore, there was not enough conversation on the critical issue of our security and the … Continue reading
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Why Foreign Military Sales Benefit the United States
Joe Ruzicka is an NCPA contributor and expert on military affairs: After more than two years in the making, the Obama Administration has approved sales of 4th generation fighters to several Middle East countries. Qatar and Kuwait have been patiently waiting … Continue reading
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How Our Armed Forces Can Have Cost-effective and Efficient Medical Care
Nadeen Wincapaw is a military spouse and volunteer contributor: “Active duty and their families have two basic options for medical care: a “Standard” option and a “Prime” option. The standards functions much like a traditional insurance plan with co-payments and … Continue reading
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