About the Center for American Safety and Security

The Center for American Safety and Security (CASS) sparks vital discussions on national security, public safety, and foreign policy with a dynamic, woman-led approach. Our mission is to educate the public on issues related to safety, liberty, and global women’s rights, highlighting the dangers posed by harmful policies and cultural practices.

We aim to inform society about the consequences of foreign and national security policies that weaken America’s strength, advocating for strategic initiatives that prioritize the nation’s well-being and sovereignty. We also expose the negative impacts of ideologically driven policies on military effectiveness and national security, offering a platform for those directly affected to share their experiences.

CASS is dedicated to empowering women with the knowledge and confidence to engage in crucial conversations about America’s role in international relations, immigration, and defense, enhancing their influence in policy decisions. At CASS, we champion liberty, uphold national sovereignty, and stress the importance of maintaining military dominance, contributing to a safer, more prosperous world.

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Areas of Work

Safety

Promoting the 2A, championing law enforcement, and highlighting policies that endanger personal safety.

Foreign Affairs

Informing women about major national security issues and ongoing international relations.

International Women’s Rights

Holding domestic and international agencies accountable for failures related to women’s freedom.

Border Security

Protecting the border and championing immigration policies that benefit America and Americans.

National Defense

Ensuring American hard power and promoting a dominant military and robust defense industrial base.

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Support Public Safety and Police Officers!

Crime and violence, especially against law enforcement officers, is at an all-time high. The number of officers shot has increased by 60% since 2018, with a record-breaking 378 officers shot in 2023 alone. That is on top of thousands of police officers who are stabbed, kicked, punched, intentionally struck by cars, and assaulted with projectiles and chemical weapons each year. Stand for public safety, police officers, and the rule of law!

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Policy Focus

Crime Affects American Communities and Safety

While 2023 might bring optimism with declines in certain violent offenses, the surge in carjackings and lingering high murder rates cannot be ignored. Widespread fear of violence threatens our common sense of safety and breeds disbelief in our government’s ability to provide security. Women feel particularly vulnerable as America continues to grapple with the aftermath of 2020, “defund the police” rhetoric, and dwindling community spirit.

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CASS Policy Experts

Meaghan Mobbs

Director, Center for American Safety and Security

Policy

Ellie Cohanim

Senior Fellow

Policy

Dr. Qanta Ahmed

Senior Fellow

Policy

Rebecca Burgess

Visiting Fellow

Policy

Aleksandra Gadzala Tirziu

Visiting Fellow

Policy

Maggie Cleary Kilgore

Visiting Fellow

Policy

Karina Lipsman

Visiting Fellow

Policy

Policy Focus

The Military Recruitment Crisis

The U.S. military is facing its greatest recruiting challenge in almost half a century with the Army, Navy, and Air Force falling short of their recruiting goals by the thousands. As the nature of operations evolves to include cyber warfare, artificial intelligence, and hypersonic weapons, and with China and Russia posing a global challenge to U.S. dominance, a shortage of capable recruits poses a significant national security threat.

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Myth + Fact

Myth.

Other countries like Iran are not involved in the conflict in Israel.

LIE! Hamas is only one of several Iranian-backed militant groups operating in the region seeking to undermine both Israel and the U.S.; there is also Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen. The significant uptick in drone and rocket attacks launched at U.S. forces by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria have significantly reshaped the geopolitical landscape. Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is banking on President Biden maintaining his characteristic passive stance—seemingly driven by a paralyzing fear of escalation.

Fact.

Hamas is classified as a terrorist organization.

TRUTH! Hamas, including its military faction, the Izzedine al-Qassam Brigades, is classified as a terrorist organization by Israel, the United States, the European Union, the UK, and other nations. The group receives support from Iran in the form of funding, weapons, and training. Hamas has governed the Gaza Strip since 2007 and has continued to advocate for the establishment of an Islamic state and the destruction of Israel. The group has engaged in numerous conflicts with Israel, launching thousands of rockets and executing various lethal attacks.

Source: Policy Focus: Israel

About the Center for American Safety and Security

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Policy Focus

Crime Affects American Communities and Safety

CASS Policy Experts

Director, Center for American Safety and Security

Senior Fellow

Senior Fellow

Visiting Fellow

Visiting Fellow

Visiting Fellow

Visiting Fellow

Policy Focus

The Military Recruitment Crisis

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Myth + Fact

Myth.

Other countries like Iran are not involved in the conflict in Israel.

Fact.

Hamas is classified as a terrorist organization.

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