National Security Action
Coverage of National Security Action in the Nexus archive.
- Can the Democrats Find a Foreign Policy?
The Democratic Party's foreign-policy establishment, which formed a shadow cabinet during President Trump's term to counter his approach, now faces internal criticism as some members question the credibility of senior figures who shaped Biden's policies. Recent events, including the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Gaza conflict, have eroded confidence in traditional Democratic foreign policy, with some lawmakers advocating for a new generation of policymakers.
- Scoop: Dems' foreign policy group prepping for 2028
Senior Democrats are rebooting the National Security Action (NSA) group to support 2028 presidential candidates and assemble national security experts for a potential Democratic administration. Maher Bitar, a former Biden NSC staffer, will lead the group, which previously influenced Biden's security team. The group aims to address deepening Democratic Party divides on issues like Israel, tariffs, and China.