NATIONAL SECURITY
LEADERS FOR AMERICA

DEFENDING AMERICAN DEMOCRACY

National Security Leaders for America is a non-partisan, bipartisan network of former military and civilian leaders uniquely qualified to provide expert insight on U.S. national security and its impact on our democracy and economic stability.

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National Security Leaders for America (NSL4A) is a nonpartisan coalition of over 1,400 former senior military, diplomatic, and national security officials committed to upholding democratic principles and protecting the integrity of U.S. national security.

Protecting the Constitution remains the mission, preserving America’s promise for future generations.

America has always faced profound challenges, and every generation has had to meet them.

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NSL4A Members swore an oath to the Constitution.

That oath endures—so does the mission!

Our Oath Endures

National Security Leaders for America unites former senior military and civilian leaders to defend our Constitution, strengthen American democracy, and ensure our collective voices continue to serve the nation.

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We inform the public about threats to our democratic institutions, norms, and national security.
We help decision-makers understand the connections between national security, democratic integrity, and economic prosperity.
We back individuals and efforts that defend constitutional freedoms and civil-military norms.
We amplify the expertise of our members through public engagement, media appearances, and nonpartisan advocacy.

Our Priorities

We stand united to protect the integrity and resilience of America’s democratic institutions—from free and fair elections to the peaceful transfer of power. As national security leaders, we know these pillars are essential to a strong and stable nation.
Authoritarian threats — foreign and domestic — undermine public trust and national cohesion. We work to expose disinformation, confront extremism, and uphold truth as a cornerstone of national security.
A professional, nonpartisan, and diverse military is vital to American democracy. We advocate for the preservation of long-standing civil-military norms that prevent politicization of the armed forces and safeguard military readiness.
The Constitution is our guiding framework. We uphold the rule of law and support leaders who respect legal and constitutional limits, ensuring that no one is above the law — including those in the highest office.

Maintaining global stability, protecting objective governance, and honoring those who serve are vital to preserving democratic freedoms and economic resilience.

Guided by the experience of former military, diplomatic, and national security leaders, we examine developments that could affect America’s ability to lead, defend, and uphold its constitutional foundation.

What We’re Watching

Diplomacy and International Relations

NSL4A supports strong diplomatic and development capabilities, including a skilled and well-resourced civil and foreign service in the State Department, as vital to preventing conflict, strengthening alliances, and sustaining America’s global leadership and national security interests..
Civilian National Security and Intelligence Services

NSL4A defends the integrity of the national security workforce, including those serving in career civil, intelligence, and foreign service and advocates for intelligence free from political interference, ensuring objective, fact-based information guides decisions that safeguard our nation.
Active and Reserve Military and Veterans Communities

NSL4A upholds the proper, apolitical use of the military, promotes equal opportunity and inclusion for all who serve, and works to ensure the nation fulfills its commitments to veterans by providing the care, benefits, and respect they have earned through dedicated service.