What We Are Watching
NSL4A is closely watching the policies and developments shaping America’s national security—from diplomacy and international relations to the integrity of civilian security and intelligence services. Our focus also includes responsible military leadership, support for veterans, and equal opportunities for women and minorities to serve and contribute across the national security community.
Key Issue Areas
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.
The 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.
NSL4A affirms that equal opportunity for women and minorities in national security is a strategic necessity for U.S. readiness and effectiveness, and we recognize that U.S. national security strength depends on fully leveraging the proven contributions of women and minorities who meet the same standards.
Women and Minorities in National Security
NSL4A advocates for policies that protect secure, transparent, and accessible elections; defend against foreign interference and threats to election infrastructure; and ensure military personnel, diplomats, their families, and other Americans living overseas can exercise their right to vote and have their ballots counted.