The Truman National Security Project is a United States

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and leadership development organization based in

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It serves to organize center-left to progressive Americans on issues of national security and foreign policy. The organization is named after

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. It was founded in 2004 by Rachel Kleinfeld, an international relations scholar and Democratic activist, and Matthew Spence.

Activities

The Project provides training and messaging programs on national security issues for congressional and executive agency staff in Washington. It appoints fellows from among Americans interested in foreign policy and provides networking opportunities for its fellows. The Truman Project has three cohorts of fellows: * Defense Council - veterans, active duty military, intel community, and defense civilians on the frontlines of where policy becomes reality * Security Fellows - academics, policy professionals, and other folks involved in making policy from Washington, DC * Political Partners - elected officials, political staff, and professionals working in elections and politics who are experts in talking about complex foreign and domestic policy issues According to Kleinfeld, the Truman Project avoids discussion of Israel policy because it is already covered by other groups. The Truman Project endorsed the

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Funding

In 2011, the Truman Project's budget was around $4 million. It has received grants from

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Personnel

Co-founder Matthew Spence remains active on the Board.

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is a former Board Member and Vice Chairman of the Truman National Security Project.

Reception

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'', some progressives are uncomfortable with the Truman Project’s pro-military stance which they describe as "Republicanism lite".

References

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