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Murrett Quoted in Christian Science Monitor Article on Balloons and National Security

February 17, 2023

Christian Science Monitor

Robert B. Murrett

Robert B. Murrett


The U.S. military recently destroyed four objects floating through North America's atmosphere and we're now learning about just how many foreign objects, and what type, may be routinely coming into our airspace. But is this mostly an annoyance or is this a national security problem in the making? 

“There are just a lot more things in the atmosphere we have to worry about,” says retired Vice Adm. Robert Murrett, professor of practice of public administration and international affairs. 

Read more in the Christian Science Monitor article, "Balloons and national security: What we know so far."


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