What We Do
Promote the Interests of National Security and Democratic Governance
NSL4A is dedicated to strengthening democracy and U.S. security by educating the public, advising policy-makers, and engaging the news media.
NSL4A Member Policy Expertise Includes:
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National Security
This includes national defense and military operations, homeland security, national intelligence, and law enforcement.
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Foreign Policy
This includes international relations, diplomacy, international alliances, trade and economic security,
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Democratic Governance
This includes constitutional rights, individual freedom, rule of law, and election integrity.
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Other Policy Expertise
This includes education, public health, energy, and climate change
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NSL4A raises public awareness of national security and democratic governance through events, reports, and educational programs.
When warranted, NSL4A issues public statements on events and policies that are detrimental to national security and democratic governance.
It also provides professional development opportunities for retired and former members of the military and civil service as well as young professionals through paid and unpaid internships.
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NSL4A members provide nonpartisan expertise to policymakers and other stakeholders on defense, foreign policy, and governance issues to inform sound decision-making.
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NSL4A amplifies credible, experienced voices to promote fact-based, democratic discourse.
Members are available for interviews and commentary and offer their perspective in opinion and analysis articles.
NSL4A Activities Include
Former Ambassador Cindy Courville discussing the loss of national security expertise with the Diplomacy Podcast.
NSL4A member, former Congressman and Retired Major General Bill Enyart, testifying before a Senate Committee on use of the National Guard in U.S. Cities
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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..
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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.
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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.
Current Issues & Topics NSL4A is Following
NSL4A members join Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker in discussing National Guard Deployments to U.S. Cities
Former Deputy National Security Advisor Mara Rudman discussing The Atlantic’s reporting on national security officials using Signal and the implications of the leaked group chat with the BBC.