Truman National Security Project

Discussing his book, “Crossing the Red Line,” author @akbarshahidahmed.bsky.social argues foreign policy choices implicate Americans in global disasters, even when voters prioritize other issues. Watch the full talk with former U.S. diplomat Maryum Saifee on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4BmRjWn

Join Truman Project members and Emmy Award-winning reporter Priya Sridhar for a conversation on Sailors’ health and welfare aboard the USS Lincoln and what her reporting reveals about the human cost of the war with Iran. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4yr6X0p

You can find a Truman anywhere from Taiwan to Tulsa - and last month, quite a few in New York! Our New York chapter hosted Truman’s leadership for drinks, while #UNGA brought members from across the country to town. See a Truman you know? Tag them!

Join us Thursday, Oct. 15, for a conversation with award-winning journalist @akbarshahidahmed.bsky.social on his new book, Crossing the Red Line, and the Biden administration's decision-making during the war in Gaza. Truman Security Fellow Maryum Saifee will moderate. RSVP: https://bit.ly/47PQ1pf

Congratulations to Truman Political Partner Chidi Blyden on her appointment as Executive Director of Harvard University's Center for African Studies! 🎉We're proud to see her bring her leadership and expertise in U.S.-Africa relations to this exciting new role. @africaharvard.bsky.social

After Bo French called a photo of #Longhorns fans “a problem,” Truman Security Fellow and @utaustin.bsky.social alum Maryum Saifee reflects on the dangers of dividing people into “us” vs. “them”—and the #Texas she grew up in. Read her op-ed in the @dallasobserver.com: https://bit.ly/4htvjBo

Three Truman members share their takeaways from #UNGA81, and what this year’s gathering means for American #leadership, #diplomacy, and the international order. Read their full perspectives in our blog, The Truman View. Link in bio. @joshrichards1.bsky.social

Who gets access to the most powerful #AI, and who decides? Truman Security Fellow @joshrichards1.bsky.social and coauthor Gabe Arrington explore how advanced AI is reshaping national security. Read their analysis in @justsecurity.org below. 👇

🌍 Could Iran’s loss of leverage fuel further escalation? On @cnn.com, Truman Security Fellow Jasmine El-Gamal warned that Iranian leaders could escalate to regain leverage. Watch her analysis and follow Truman for more insights from our expert members. #Iran #NationalSecurity

Make that two! 🎉 Truman Security Fellow Ryan Greer was selected for the 2026–27 @obamafoundation.bsky.social USA Leaders cohort, along with Truman alum Mari Manoogian. Ryan chairs Bedrock and serves as Chief Strategy Officer of @perilresearch.bsky.social. Congrats to both! https://bit.ly/4yukc11

Congratulations to Truman alum Amara “Mari” Manoogian on being selected as a @obamafoundation.bsky.social USA Leader! Mari is doing exciting work as Executive Director of @thenext50.bsky.social and we’re proud to see her recognized. Congrats, @marimanoogian.bsky.social! https://bit.ly/470l1Tn

From the #midterms to America’s role abroad, @changeresearch.com gave Truman members a tailored briefing on what voters are thinking—and the chance to question the pollsters behind the findings. Here’s one national security takeaway from the briefing. #OnlyAtTruman

📰 Truman Security Fellow Susannah Cunningham for the @houstonchronicle.com: “Unless Texans who are fed up with sending their children off to more forever wars stop Paxton, he'll ensure that Texans will continue to be shipped off indefinitely” Read here: https://bit.ly/4y2trFl

Straight from Capitol Hill 🏛️to the Truman community: House Intel Minority Committee Staff Director @jefflowen joined Truman members for a closed-door conversation on the future of U.S. intelligence & national security. Thanks to Jeff for his time! #OnlyAtTruman

Good leaders ask tough questions. Better ones answer them. Drawing on her years of experience at the highest levels of defense policymaking, Truman Advisor & former Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks sat down with Truman members for a private conversation and candid Q&A. #OnlyAtTruman

“Jessica has spent her entire professional career serving this country and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts...She is the type of principled leader we need in office, and we are proud to endorse her.” - Kelly Dietrich, CEO, Truman Project. Visit Jessica's website here: www.electjbr.com

The problem with war is not that it began at an inconvenient time for politicians like Ken Paxton. It is that war carries enormous human costs, like the 18 service members killed in action so far. Responsible leaders need to take decisions about war and peace seriously. #Iran

📰 For your reading list: Truman Security Fellow @kristinduquette.bsky.social published an op-ed in @washingtonpost.com on why the U.S. military should rethink outdated standards that bar disabled Americans from serving. Check it out here: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Happy Labor Day from the Truman National Security Project! Our offices are closed today, but we have an exciting month ahead. Stay tuned for a look at upcoming #OnlyAtTruman events and briefings—including conversations with members of Congress and leaders from defense-technology accelerators.

💡 Did you know? Over 95% of international internet traffic travels through cables on the ocean floor. That makes them attractive targets for sabotage & gray-zone coercion. Truman Security Fellow Josh Richards explains why undersea cables have become a #nationalsecurity frontier.

Hi Bluesky! For our first post, we’re marking 5 years since the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. Truman member & #AfghanEvac founder @shawnjvandiver reflects on Operation #EnduringWelcome and why America can – and should – do more for our Afghan allies. Follow us to see more Truman members in action