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.
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
- -- Brookings: Achieving “peace through strength” in the 2020s 02/21/2025
- -- Carnegie Endowment: The Uncertainty Surrounding Russia’s War in Ukraine, Three Years In 02/27/2025
- -- RAND: Improving the Efficiency of the Military Compensation System 02/12/2025
- -- CFR: Transition 2025 Series: The Future of U.S.-Russia Relations 02/26/2025
- -- Military Review: Army SOF’s Chinese Language Challenge 1/28/2025
- -- Atlantic Council: Is this the end of the PKK and its conflict with Turkey? 02/27/2025
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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
