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Donald Trump Would Not Be the Peacemaker He Claims to Be
(OpEd) Under Secretary Colin H. Kahl and Michael O'Hanlon | Newsweek
The president of the United States has no more solemn duty than defending the nation. And with conflicts raging in Ukraine and the Middle East, tensions brewing in the Indo-Pacific, and growing alignment among America's rivals and adversaries, the stakes in the election for U.S. national security are high.
Why Kamala Harris Is America’s Choice for National Security and Democracy
(OpEd) Admiral Bobby R. Inman | The National Interest
With American democracy facing challenges from within, voting for Kamala Harris is crucial for national security and unity. Her opponent’s divisive language, admiration for authoritarian leaders, and disregard for democratic principles signal an alarming shift.
Say no to nuclear testing in Nevada
(OpEd) Under Secretary Rose Gottemoeller | Las Vegas Sun
The Trump team’s urge to restart nuclear testing is a bad idea, for Las Vegas, for Nevada, and for the United States of America.
What I learned as Trump’s ambassador to Ukraine
(OpEd) Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch | The Patriot-News
In this increasingly dangerous world, if we don’t stand up for our values and our interests in today’s interconnected environment, our adversaries will fill the void and undermine our economy, weaken our national security, and imperil our freedoms.
Every American president over the last 80 years has understood this, with one exception: Donald Trump.
Girard native, retired Navy officer - how Erie Co.'s vote can protect the nation
(OpEd) Commander Dave Petri | Erie Times-News
In the year that we observed the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the 75th anniversary of NATO's creation, Donald Trump's indifference towards our European allies should be alarming, especially to the large percentage of Erie County residents who are of Polish descent. A Russian victory in Ukraine would increase the security threat to neighboring countries, like Poland.
Trump is a danger to Georgia — and America
(OpEd) Colonel John Tien | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
His “yes-men” approach threatens America’s defense infrastructure and endangers the safety of every citizen
Donald Trump Would Only Embolden Putin's Evil Ambitions
(OpEd) Ambassador Michael Guest | The National Interest
There’s no doubt that re-electing Donald Trump would embolden Putin. We need a leader like Vice President Harris—someone who understands that international alliances and principles are core to America’s leadership in a dangerous world and ultimately to our own security as well.
Would Vladimir Putin Eat Donald Trump for Lunch?
(OpEd) Ambassador Steven Pifer | The National Interest
The vice president showed how easily Mr. Trump can be manipulated. That only confirms what adversaries such as Mr. Putin and Mr. Kim already know. They hope for his return to the presidency so that they can play him some more.
Why Former U.S. Military Leaders Endorsed Kamala Harris
(OpEd) Major General Randy Manner | U.S. News and World Report
On Election Day, we face a choice between ensuring that America remains a beacon of hope and opportunity for the world or allowing fear and division to tear us apart. Elections are about protecting what makes our nation strong and securing the future for our children. We must choose unity, decency and progress – for ourselves and for generations to come.
America Needs a President Who Will Take on Autocrats
(OpEd) Ambassador Gordon Gray | National Security Journal
The United States cannot afford to elect someone such as Donald Trump who lacks the discipline and the focus to take foreign policy seriously. He prefers, instead, subservience to the policies of strongmen such as Vladimir Putin, whose invasion of Ukraine he called “genius.”
Climate Change: The threat to national security that Trump ignores
(OpEd) Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn | Arizona Daily Star
Trump’s refusal to address the climate crisis puts our national security at risk. Re-electing him would likely result in further rollbacks of critical environmental policies, degrading the health, safety and quality of life for future generations.
Rear Admiral Michael Smith reacts to the first Harris/Trump debate
(Interview) Rear Admiral Michael Smith | Scripps News - Morning Rush
Rear Admiral Smith discusses the vice president’s debate performance, the national security threat posed by Donald Trump, and the transformation that has happened since Ronald Reagan.
Real Conservatives Choose Democracy Over Party
(OpEd) Sean O'Keefe | National Security Journal
Dick Cheney’s endorsement of Harris is a powerful reminder that this election is not about party politics—it is about the survival of our democracy. Character matters. Values matter. The rule of law matters. These are the things that should guide us as we head to the polls.. We need leaders who will put the country first, who will respect the Constitution, and who will work to bring Americans together rather than tear us apart.
Amb. Steven Pifer talks Ukraine, civil service and nuclear testing
(Interview) Ambassador Steven Pifer | Matenaer on Air
Steven Pifer, former US Ambassador to Ukraine and current non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institute discusses the potential effects on Ukraine, disabling the civil service, and nuclear testing under a second Trump administration.
NSL4A Members Statement of Support for VP Kamala Harris
(Statement) Our service members and their loved ones deserve a President with the temperament and track record to serve as commander-in-chief. One who is willing to make tough decisions, who takes accountability, and who always has our back. That leader is Kamala Harris.
A Conversation with Mandy Patinkin
(Interviews) Melissa Bryant, John Tien, Jeff Bleich, Thomas Countryman | Mandy Patinkin’s YouTube Channel
Actor Mandy Patinkin, known for his role as retired CIA division chief Saul Berenson on the television series Homeland, sat down with NSL4A members Thomas Countryman, Jeff Bleich, John Tien, and Melissa Bryant to discuss the 2024 election and what is at stake.
Rear Admiral Michael Smith at the DNC discusses a Trump future
(Interview) Rear Admiral Michael Smith | Politics in Color
Rear Admiral Michael Smith discusses the national security dangers of a potential second Trump term.
Donald Trump's foreign policy would be good for Russia, bad for the world
(OpEd) Ambassador Steven Pifer | Pittsburgh Post Gazette
The fate of millions of innocent lives in Ukraine, the fate of a free and stable Europe and the world are at stake. Mr. Trump’s return to the White House would mean bad news for Ukraine and NATO and good news for Russia, making Europe a more dangerous place.
That would be bad news for American security.
Strength in Europe protects America
(Opinion) Tom Malinowski | Leader Telegram (Eau Claire, WI)
Years ago, my family, like so many others fleeing communism, embraced America because we saw it as a beacon of freedom and security in the world. We will vote for a president who keeps it that way.
'STRENGTH LIES IN OUR ALLIANCES'
(OpEd) Ambassador Judith Cefkin | Richmond Times-Dispatch
Commentary: Trump's isolationism would make U.S., world dangerously unstable
As a Foreign Service officer, I served under Republican and Democratic presidents. Each brought their own priorities and areas of focus to U.S. foreign policy, but until the election of Donald Trump, the broader trend was one of continuity grounded in U.S. interests. Trump’s reelection would portend a world of growing instability where the U.S. is increasingly alone. We cannot afford that risk.