Bryan Lachica

Master of National Security Policy

RAND School of Public Policy

Bryan Lachica is a Master of National Security Policy candidate at the RAND School of Public Policy, specializing in U.S. homeland security, the Indo-Pacific region, intelligence and national security, military operations, and emerging all-domain technologies.

Publications

A curated collection of research papers, journal articles, and conference presentations by Bryan Lachica.

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Sovereign Citizens: Pseudolegal Tactics, Paper Terrorism, & Homeland Security Challenges

Sovereign Citizens reject U.S. laws and government authority, using pseudolegal tactics that often lead to disruption and sometimes violence.

Bryan Lachica

April 16, 2025

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Weaponized Wildfire: The National Security Risks of Arson-Driven Disasters

Malicious actors, including terrorist organizations, may exploit fire as a low-cost, high-impact weapon designed to destabilize regions, overwhelm emergency resources, and disrupt economies.

Feb 4, 2025Read full article