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Tuesday, April 02, 2013  The former U.S. ambassador to Nigeria and the Congo Republic is speaking at Furman University about Africa's future.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  China hacking reveals outsourcing to private US firms in international cyberwar

Monday, January 28, 2013  U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham is talking about some of the day's top issues during a GOP luncheon in Gaffney.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  A former University of South Carolina history student is scheduled to speak about his experiences as a Fulbright fellow teaching in the former Soviet Republic of Georgia.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham is starting a two-day tour of South Carolina to warn leaders that he thinks proposed cuts to military spending will be bad for national security.

Saturday, May 12, 2012  Columbia's top cop is hoping he can pick up some security tips during a trip to Israel.

Friday, December 30, 2011  Appeals court OKs law giving telecom companies immunity for government's surveillance program

Tuesday, September 06, 2011  Poll: Americans open to trading off some liberties - within limits - to fight terrorism

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  The former Pennsylvania senator said Bill Connor of Orangeburg has endorsed his campaign and will become part of Santorum's state national security team.

Wednesday, May 04, 2011  Obama decides not to release bin Laden death photo, says could incite violence, hurt security

Wednesday, May 04, 2011  The man who once was director of national intelligence and who directed the National Security Agency is speaking at a conference on the South Carolina coast.

Thursday, April 28, 2011  Obama was to announce Thursday that CIA Director Leon Panetta will replace Defense Secretary Robert Gates when Gates makes his long-planned exit this summer.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  Officials from South Carolina's FBI office offered information on how the Internet and technology are used to spy on the United States.

Monday, April 04, 2011  Two experts in international security will speak to cadets at The Citadel this week.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  A prominent military leader and analyst is discussing terrorism and national security with cadets at The Citadel.