Program areas at CNP
Research and education: tcnp engages in public education, conferences and roundtable discussions, speaking events, media, and related programming to affect policies seen as essential to our country's National security.these advocacy activities are nonpartisan, and take place across the united states. Issues are chosen for their salience to america's security in the 21st century - from the importance of american leadership globally, to involving subnational leaders in National security, and other Policy choices that affect whether america can remain a strong country whose policies are based in our founding values. Issues may involve working with a number of other organizations who share our Policy views, and may be engaged in under a project title such as "operation free" that denotes activities across a group of organizations.
Immigration: the current National conversation around immigration demands new voices and new ideas. Truman is undertaking a series of timely projects focused on how to address challenges at the us-mexico border and how american cities and states can exchange best practices on creating welcoming communities for migrants.
City and state diplomacy: this project seeks to deepen the links between Washington, dc and states and cities across the country so that foreign Policy can better deliver for the american people. This subnational diplomacy effort builds upon Truman's "broadening diplomatic engagement across america" report that informed the creation of a unit for subnational diplomacy at the us department of state. We are increasingly focused on sharing lessons globally about the functioning of democracy at the subnational level.
Diversity, equity, inclusivity and justice: america is at its best when it makes it a point to be representative and leverage the skills of our diverse nation. Truman mobilizes new voices from diverse backgrounds to engage on a wide range of National security issues, including on subnational diplomacy and the utility that cities and states bring to the National security conversation.
General programs: identification and training of leaders across america to deliver concrete solutions to pressing global challenges and need for Policy changes.
Nuclear non-proliferation: the conversation around nuclear nonproliferation has frequently been a Washington insider's game. Truman is working with partners across the country to expand conversations about nuclear security and the impact of nuclear Policy on a range of communities.