PinnedWith Voting Underway, Trump Makes More Quiet Moves Against DemocracyBy Jenna Ben-Yehuda, President and CEO, Truman National Security Project and Truman Center for National Policy The election is well underway with a record-shattering 70 million votes already cast for the next President. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is laying time bombs for a prospective Biden administration. Each is intended to gut…Election 20205 min read
Aug 14, 2021Amid Afghanistan’s collapse, the U.S. must keep to its wordCamille Mackler, Senior Visiting Fellow, The Truman Center for National Policy What is happening in Afghanistan is almost unbearable to watch. For months the Truman Center, along with numerous partners and colleagues, have advocated for the rights and protection of our local allies in withdrawal plans. Many of those allies…Afghanistan2 min read
May 28, 2021A Memorial Day ReflectionA Reflection on Memorial Day from Jon Margolick Jon Margolick, Executive Vice President, Truman National Security Project In one of my favorite books, there’s a song about angels. It’s not at all a serious song, and many of the characters are far from serious people, but there isn’t a dry…Memorial Day3 min read
Published in Truman Doctrine Blog·Apr 9, 2021Mandatory Service Can Solve the U.S. Military’s Extremism ProblemBy Justin Reynolds, Truman Defense Council On November 3rd, while most Americans were watching the Presidential election, I was at the controls of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III. My crew on that flight — seven men dressed in our tactical uniforms, all but one of us white —…4 min read
Published in Truman Doctrine Blog·Mar 19, 2021Quad Demonstrates American Resolve to Prioritize the Indo-PacificBy Brian Babcock-Lumish The revitalized Quadrilateral Security Dialogue of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States has the potential to be a lodestone of coalition and alliance structures in the Indo-Pacific region. This month’s virtual summit — joining President Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi…4 min read
Published in Truman Doctrine Blog·Mar 19, 2021New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern: A New Model of LeadershipBy Sally A. Painter Originally posted on the Blue Strategies website Two years ago, we celebrated International Women’s Day with a recognition of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand. The 2019 theme was “Balance for Better,” a concept that reflected Prime Minister Ardern’s commitment to strong but compassionate leadership…4 min read
Published in Truman Doctrine Blog·Jan 25, 2021Don’t Underestimate the Role of Civil Servants in Defending DemocracyBy Emily Bilbao and Erik Brine, Truman Defense Council Member The vile actions of seditionists attacking our nation’s Capitol to prevent the peaceful transfer of power during the counting of Electoral College votes will forever live in infamy. It is clear that some Republican lawmakers bear responsibility for fomenting this…Civil Service4 min read
Published in Truman Doctrine Blog·Jan 25, 2021January 6, 2021 Through My EyesBy: Terron Sims, II, Truman National Security Project Security Fellow On the early morning of April 5, 2004, as the sun was rising just after the first night of fighting in the Battle of Sadr City, I went with my squadron commander to Sadr City to assess the battle damage…Democracy And Rule Of Law6 min read
Published in Truman Doctrine Blog·Jan 21, 2021‘It Directly Impacted Me and My Community’: Trumans Reflect on the End of the Muslim BanOn January 20, 2021, President Biden fulfilled a campaign promise to end the Muslim bans from four years prior. On that landmark day, Truman members reflected on the history of the bans, the harm they caused, and how they altered the trajectory of so many people’s lives. Sadaf Jaffer, Truman…Democracy And Rule Of Law4 min read
Published in Truman Doctrine Blog·Jan 16, 2021Representatives Boebert and Lamborn, resign: white supremacy is a national security threat and you both violated the constitution in stoking itBy: Truman National Security Project’s Colorado Chapter On January 6, flags were raised against the US Capitol, their poles used to violently break down doors and windows behind which our elective representatives barricaded themselves while under siege. A confederate flag, the very symbol of slavery and treason, was paraded through…Democracy And Rule Of Law5 min read