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Rethinking the think tank. Practitioner focused publications, leadership development, and inclusive dialogue. Promoting national security that serves democracy. securityanddemocracy.org Washington, DC Joined June 2025-
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Our staff has been discussing this: Foreign policy needs fresh thinking. How should democracies respond when allies undermine liberal values? #Geopolitics #ForeignPolicy
Using federal troops in domestic policing—especially under outdated alien enemies laws—sets a dangerous precedent. Security must never come at the expense of liberty. securityanddemocracy.org/post/federaliz… #PosseComitatus #NationalGuard #ConstitutionalOrder
*NEW* Report from SDF: The US can and must compete effectively with China without replicating its methods. Values-based competition is not only ethically necessary but strategically superior to authoritarian approaches #greatpowercompetition #china #values securityanddemocracy.org/projects-8
“Peace without justice is tyranny.” — William Allen White Stability alone isn’t the goal. Justice is. #JusticeMatters #SecurityAndDemocracy #PeaceWithPurpose
Great event yesterday from the @N7_Initiative and the @StateDept_NEA! Thank you for taking my question and for the thoughtful responses!
Great event yesterday from the @N7_Initiative and the @StateDept_NEA! Thank you for taking my question and for the thoughtful responses! https://t.co/xT2ZmK4KaA
Sound off below ⬇️ Foreign policy needs fresh thinking. Is it time to rethink how the U.S. defines national interest? #Geopolitics #GlobalAffairs
Anti-corruption sounds noble. But in authoritarian regimes, it's often a weapon—not a reform. Used to jail rivals, silence dissent, and consolidate power under the guise of legitimacy. securityanddemocracy.org/_files/ugd/62f… #AntiCorruption #Authoritarianism #RuleOfLaw
“This Constitution…can only end in despotism… when the people shall become so corrupted as to need despotic government…” — Ben Franklin The decay comes from within. That’s the danger. #Constitution #Republic #CivicHealth
The retirement of the A-10 Thunderbolt II raises critical questions for the future of close air support. Discover why a new accord is necessary for effective air operations. Read more: wix.to/9poWvIA #AirSupport #A10 #MilitaryStrategy
Authoritarians aren’t just censoring their own citizens anymore. They’re exporting it into our markets, classrooms, and communities. If free nations don’t push back, we’ll wake up to rules we didn’t write. 🗣️ #FreeSpeech #Democracy
Authoritarians aren’t just censoring their own citizens anymore. They’re exporting it into our markets, classrooms, and communities. If free nations don’t push back, we’ll wake up to rules we didn’t write. 🗣️ #FreeSpeech #Democracy
It’s Strategic Thursday. Here’s today’s question: National security isn’t just about threats—it’s about trust. Is deterrence still possible in an age of constant low-level conflict? #Intelligence #Security
Behind every arms deal is a foreign policy bet. When democracies arm autocracies without accountability, we risk exporting not just weapons—but impunity. securityanddemocracy.org/_files/ugd/62f… #HumanRights #ArmsControl #DemocraticSecurity
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