National Security Network

The National Security Network (NSN) is a think tank of "2,000 members and experts" "founded in June 2006 to revitalize America's national security policy, bringing cohesion and strategic focus to the progressive national security community," its website states.

"NSN is dedicated to developing innovative national security solutions that are both pragmatic and principled. We believe in countering emerging threats by drawing on the best traditions of American foreign policy: a strong and flexible military combined with shrewd diplomacy, the effective use of alliances, and an unwavering commitment to America’s basic values," its website states.

Staff
The following are members of the NSN staff.


 * Rand Beers, President
 * Heather Hurlburt, Executive Director
 * Ilan Goldenberg, Former Executive Director
 * Alex Rossmiller, Fellow
 * Moira Whelan, Director of Strategy and Outreach

Advisory board
The following are members of the NSN Advisory Board.


 * Leslie H. Gelb, Chairman
 * Stanley S. Arkin
 * Samuel R. Berger
 * Wesley Kanne Clark
 * Rose Gottemoeller
 * Richard C. Holbrooke
 * Charles A. Kupchan
 * Hassan Nemazee
 * Lester Pollack
 * Anne-Marie Slaughter
 * Theodore C. Sorensen
 * Frank G. Wisner

Directors and organizational leaders
The following are NSN Directors and Organizational Leaders.
 * Lori Atwood
 * Rand Beers
 * Rosa Brooks
 * Mark Brzezinski
 * Michael A. Cohen
 * Daniel Cruise
 * Joseph Dehner
 * Daniel Feldman
 * Michael Froman
 * Marc Charles Ginsberg
 * Gordon Goldstein
 * John Hall
 * Chris Homan
 * Brian Katulis
 * Frank Lowenstein
 * David Mercer
 * John Morton
 * Leah Pisar
 * Gayle Smith
 * Jon Wolfsthal
 * Lee Wolosky

Publications and articles

 * "Is General Petraeus's Data Misleading the American People?" National Security Network, September 4, 2007. re troop surge in Iraq: The Petraeus Report

Contact information
1333 H Street NW 10th Floor Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202 289-5999 Email: info AT nsnetwork.org URL: http://www.nsnetwork.org/

Related Sourcewatch

 * Linda Parker - former Director of Admin
 * Jacob Stokes - policy analyst