The American College of National Security Leaders
Through informed experts, ACNSL seeks to educate the public about national security, educate and prepare the next generation of national security leaders, and inform national security decision-making.
RDML Jamie Barnett (Chair of ACNSL Board) presents the first annual ACNSL Book Award to Ambassador Herman J. Cohen. Information about the 2025 ACNSL Book Award can be found here.
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ACNSL is a nonpartisan voice of experience on national security issues. Our Fellows are retired Admirals, Generals, Ambassadors, and Senior Government Executives with decades of experience in national security, diplomacy, and defense. Together, we are committed to strengthening the security of the United States.
National Security Commentary
- -- RAND: Its Time to Address Inequitable Public School Funding 1/14/2025
- -- Carnegie Endowment: Our Shared Energy Security: Why the U.S. and Its Energy-Poor Allies Must Coinvest In Solutions-and How 1/13/2025
- -- RAND: The Los Angeles Fires and the Need For Long-Term Strategy Building Wildland Fire Resilience 1/13/2025
- -- Brookings: Ukraine Index: Tracking developments in the Ukraine war 12/26/2024
- -- CSIS: Advancing U.S.-China Coordination amid Strategic Competition: An Emerging Playbook 1/15/2025
- -- CFR: Israel and Hamas Reach Cease-Fire, but Will the War End? 1/15/2025
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Publications
ACNSL Fellows encourage commentary around national security after their military/government service is complete through articles and books.
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Members
Our members continue their service in support of their oaths to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.
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Contact Us
Get in touch with us. For media inquiries and for requesting speakers and panelists, please send your request to speaker@acnsl.net
