News Releases

 
 8/4/2010- PNSR Awarded Contract to Study Interagency National Security Professionals : The Office of the Secretary of Defense has awarded a contract to the Project on National Security Reform (PNSR)to study and propose a system for the career development and management of interagency national security professionals. This study fulfills ...
 
 
 7/29/2010- PNSR Calls for Action on Bold Changes Urged by QDR Independent Panel Study : The Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) Independent Panel, a group of distinguished Americans with deep experience and expertise in the national security arena that includes Project on National Security Reform (PNSR) Guiding Coalition member John Nagl, ...
 
 
 7/22/2010- PNSR Experts Comment on the Washington Post's "Top Secret America" Series : WASHINGTON, DC - Three Project on National Security Reform experts released the following statements on the Washington Post's "Top Secret America" series: ...
 
 
 6/9/2010- PNSR President and CEO James R. Locher III Testifies Before House Armed Services Committee : WASHINGTON, DC -- PNSR President and CEO James R. Locher III testified today before the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee in a hearing on “Interagency National Security Reform: Pragmatic Steps Towards a M ...
 
 
 5/28/2010- President Obama's National Security Strategy adopts the Project on National Security Reform's key ideas : The new National Security Strategy includes many ideas from PNSR's Forging a New Shield (November 2008) and Turning Ideas into Action (December 2009). These recommendations included broadening the scope of national security, balancing and integrating ...
 
 
 5/26/2010- Colonel Christopher Holshek Joins PNSR as a Senior Associate and blogs about America's place in the 21st century : Colonel Christopher “Chris” Holshek, U.S. Army Reserve (Retired), has joined the Project on National Security Reform (PNSR). ...
 
 
 5/11/2010- PNSR partners with PRTM Management Consultants LLC : PNSR is pleased to announce a new partnership with PRTM Management Consultants, LLC, the government-oriented subsidiary of PRTM Inc, a global management consulting firm based in Washington DC, that possesses special expertise in national security, hi ...
 
 
 4/7/2010- Dr. John A. Nagl, President of the Center for a New American Security, Joins PNSR's Guiding Coalition : WASHINGTON ...
 
 
 4/1/2010- PNSR Commends U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin's Call for a Quadrennial National Security Review : U.S. Representative Jim Langevin has introduced a bill to require a Quadrennial National Security Review (QNSR). ...
 
 
 3/18/2010- US National Security and Resilience Expert Steven Trevino joins Project on National Security Reform as a Senior Advisor : Steven Trevino, well-known national security and resilience specialist, has joined the Project on National Security Reform (PNSR) as a Senior Advisor. ...
 
 
 2/23/2010- PNSR releases comprehensive critique of NCTC's whole-of-government planning and proposes broader reforms for the counterterrorism system. : A new report from the Project on National Security Reform (PNSR) provides an independent, comprehensive, fresh critique of the National Counterterrorism Center’s (NCTC) mission to integrate whole-of-government counterterrorism capabilities. ...
 
 
 1/15/2010- PNSR Proposes Direct Resources and New Regional Integrated Staffs for National Preparedness System : A new study from the Project on National Security Reform (PNSR) calls for systemic reform at the regional level to strengthen the National Preparedness System (NPS). The NPS was defined by the Post Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act (PKEMRA) of ...
 
 
 1/7/2010- PNSR Recommendations Reflected in New DHS Office of Intergovernmental Affairs : The Department of Homeland Security recently announced the creation of a new office of Intergovernmental Affairs, an office proposed by PNSR in a white paper distributed to DHS leadership in the spring of 2009. The aim of the office is to better coor ...
 
 
 1/4/2010- General (Retired) Anthony Zinni, USMC, to Join Guiding Coalition of the Project on National Security Reform : WASHINGTON -- PNSR is pleased to announce a new addition to its Guiding Coalition, retired four-star Marine General Anthony “Tony” Zinni. General Zinni most recently served as interim President and CEO of BAE Systems and is respected for his foresig ...
 
 
 12/3/2009- CAP Report and PNSR : The Project on National Security Reform (PNSR) would like to recognize The Center for American Progress (CAP) for their new report, Integrating Security: Preparing for the National Security Threats of the 21st Century, and to congratulate the Center ...
 
 
 11/23/2009- PNSR op-eds on World Politics Review : Last week, PNSR was afforded a great opportunity by World Politics Review, a forum we hold in high regard for its writers’ insight and depth of analysis of important issues. WPR hosted three op-eds authored by PNSR President and CEO, James R. Locher ...
 
 
 10/27/2009- PNSR Releases Report on the Status of Reform of U.S. National Security : The latest report from the Project on National Security Reform, Turning Ideas Into Action, gauges progress in national security reform in the Executive Branch and Congress, reiterates and refines recommendations from PNSR’s previous report, Forging a ...
 
 
 10/22/2009- Army Vice Chief of Staff Notes PNSR Efforts at National Security Reform : In a speech on the changed nature of warfare, Army Vice Chief of Staff, General Peter Chiarelli, singled out the Project on National Security Reform’s work on comprehensive reform across the interagency. ...
 
 
 9/24/2009- Former Director of National Intelligence Mike McConnell to Join Guiding Coalition of the Project on National Security Reform : PNSR is pleased to welcome to its Guiding Coalition, former Director of National Intelligence, Mr. John M. “Mike” McConnell. ...
 
 
 9/11/2009- PNSR Commemorates 9/11 With a Renewed Call for Systemic Reform : "...Over the past eight years, the United States has reacted to the tragedy by making progress towards strengthening our nation’s security. In 2007, with bipartisan support, Congress enacted legislation to implement the recommendations of the 9/11 C ...
 
 
 8/27/2009- Matching Policy and Resources: A PNSR Issue Brief. Available for download : As PNSR's report, Forging a New Shield, states, the U.S. national security system must improve at "linking resources to goals through national security mission-based analysis and budgeting." As part of the organization's ongoing analysis, its team of ...
 
 
 8/21/2009- Former OMB Director Jim Nussle Joins PNSR's Guiding Coalition : PNSR is pleased to welcome Jim Nussle, former director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), to the project’s Guiding Coalition. Mr. Nussle has had a distinguished public service career, specializing in budgetary issues. ...
 
 
 8/17/2009- Networking Expert Dale Pfeifer Joins PNSR : WASHINGTON-- The Project on National Security Reform (PNSR) is pleased to welcome Dale Pfeifer as Director of Network Development. Ms. Pfeifer brings to PNSR a wealth of experience in this area, as well as in the fields of leadership research and gro ...
 
 
 8/14/2009- Interagency Expert Alan Mangan Joins PNSR as Distinguished Fellow : WASHINGTON-- PNSR is pleased to welcome former Marine Colonel Alan Mangan as a Distinguished Fellow. Col. Mangan brings a wealth of expertise to PNSR, with extensive experience in the U.S. military, government and private sector. He has worked on p ...
 
 
 8/3/2009- Senate FY10 Intelligence Authorization Bill Cites PNSR on the Urgency of National Security Reform : Senate cites PNSR ...
 
 
 7/26/2009- PNSR Marks the 62nd Anniversary of the Signing of the National Security Act by President Harry Truman : NSA 62nd Anniversary ...
 
 
 7/24/2009- Nancy Bearg - Former National Security Advisor to the Vice President of the United States - Joins PNSR as Senior Advisor : PNSR welcomes Nancy Bearg ...
 
 
 7/23/2009- PNSR Congratulates Our Associate Roger Carstens on His TV Debut as Star of the NBC Series "The Wanted" : Carstens on NBC ...
 
 
 7/8/2009- Putting National Security Reform into Action: PNSR Hails Rep. Geoff Davis' Call for National Security Professional Career Development : Geoff Davis' amendment to the Defense Authorization Act ...
 
 
 7/2/2009- House Armed Services Committee Praises PNSR and Calls on the Administration to Examine PNSR Recommendations : Report cites PNSR ...
 
 
 6/18/2009- PNSR Salutes Rep. Howard Berman on House Approval of Authorization for U.S. Diplomacy and Development Efforts : Press Release ...
 
 
 6/9/2009- Project on National Security Reform Congratulates Carlos Pascual on His Selection for Nomination to be Ambassador to Mexico : Congratulations to Carlos Pascual ...
 
 
 6/8/2009- PNSR Congratulates Brigadier General James B. Smith on His Selection for Nomination for Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia : Congratulations, Gen. Smith ...
 
 
 5/28/2009- Project on National Security Reform Applauds President Obama's Reorganization for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism : NSC and HSC merger ...
 
 
 4/29/2009- Former UN Ambassador Presents PNSR Recommendations To Enhance the National Security Workforce : Pickering's testimony before senate on PNSR's behalf ...
 
 
 4/17/2009- PNSR Applauds National Security Advisor Jones' Plans for Sweeping Reform of the NSC and His Call for Reform of the Transatlantic Alliance As Well : Jones' reform efforts ...
 
 
 2/25/2009- PNSR hails nomination of former Guiding Coalition member Ashton Carter to Under Secretary of Defense : Former PNSR Working Group Leader Kathleen Hicks tapped as Deputy Under Secretary of Defense ...
 
 
 2/12/2009- PNSR Executive Director James R. Locher III Testifies Before the HSGAC : Locher's testimony ...
 
 
 2/9/2009- PNSR Executive Director James R. Locher III Responds to Washington Post Article : James R. Locher III Responds to the article on NSC Reform on the front page of The Washington Post, Feb. 9, 2009 ...
 
 
 2/9/2009- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Center for Biosecurity Endorses PNSR Report : University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Endorses December 2008 Report from the Project on National Security Reform ...
 
 
 2/4/2009- PNSR praises the Recommendations of the Pentagon's Quadrennial Roles and Mission Review : PNSR in DOD's QDR ...
 
 
 1/30/2009- PNSR praises former Guiding Coalition member James B. Steinberg on confirmation as Deputy Secretary of State : Steinberg Confirmed as Deputy Secretary of State ...
 
 
 1/9/2009- The Project on National Security Reform praises the selection of Guiding Coalition Members Adm. Dennis C. Blair, Gen. James L. Jones and Michele Flournoy to serve in Obama Administration : WASHINGTON, DC –The Project on National Security Reform (PNSR) today hailed the selection by President-elect Barack Obama of PNSR Guiding Coalition members Admiral Dennis C. Blair for Director of National Intelligence and Michèle Flournoy to Under Se ...
 
 
 12/9/2008- New Video of James Locher and Dennis Blair introducing PNSR's recommendations at the National Press Club : PNSR Executive Director James R. Locher III discusses the release of the recommendations to overhaul the U.S. national security system during a press conference held at the National Press Club December 3, 2008. ...
 
 
 12/3/2008- The Project on National Security Reform Releases Recommendations Urging Sweeping Changes to Improve U.S. National Security System : WASHINGTON –The national security system must be massively reorganized if federal agencies are to cooperate and collaborate more effectively to combat the multitude of threats facing the U.S. in the 21st century, according to recommendations released ...
 
 
 12/2/2008- New Book Examines How Congress and Presidents Have Shaped the National Security System : Washington, D.C., Nov. 26, 2008 – As the world becomes increasingly complex and interconnected, the role of the National Security Council has evolved into a potent instrument for the President to bring all parts of the federal government together to ...
 
 
 11/18/2008- PNSR Has Moved : Effective November 18th, PNSR has moved its offices to: 4075 Wilson Boulevard, Ninth Floor Arlington, VA 22203 703-387-7600 Please update your information to reflect this change. Thank you. ...
 
 
 11/10/2008- Video Interview with Brent Scowcroft : Brent Scowcroft, former National Security Advisor to Presidents George H.W. Bush and Gerald Ford, and PNSR Guiding Coaltion member is interviewed ...
 
 
 11/3/2008- Video of Richard Weitz's presentation at PNSR's Case Studies Vol. 1 : Richard Weitz of the Hudson Institute discusses his study on Managing U.S.-China relations at the PNSR Case Studies Conference, held at the Hudson Institute, September 29th, 2008 ...
 
 
 10/27/2008- Video of Michele Van Cleave's presentation at PNSR's Case Studies Vol. 1 : New video added of former NCIX Director Michele Van Cleaves address to PNSR's Case Studies Vol. 1 release conference September 29th, 2008 at the Hundson Institute. Van Cleave discusses the challenges she faced in her position, as well as how to move ...
 
 
 10/22/2008- PNSR Executive Director Jim Locher and Guiding Coalition member John McLaughlin at Case Studies Vol. 1 Conference (video) : New Video of Jim Locher and John McLaughlin's presentations at the intruduction of PNSR's Case Studies Vol. 1 publication, held at the Hudson Institute, September 29, 2008. ...
 
 
 10/6/2008- Interview with PNSR Guiding Coalition member Norman Augustine on national security reform : Norman Augustine, retired chairman and CEO of Lockheed Martin, discusses the need for national security reform. ...
 
 
 10/5/2008- C-Span Interview with Michelle Van Cleave : Michelle Van Cleave discusses her role as former National Counterintelligence Executive. ...
 
 
 9/29/2008- C-Span Broadcasts PNSR Case Studies Conference : Featuring Former Director of Central Intelligence John McLaughlin and former National Counterrorism Executive Michelle Van Cleave. ...
 
 
 9/29/2008- Study Finds Interagency Gaps Hurt U.S. Counterintelligence Efforts : PNSR Releases Case Studies ...
 
 
 9/24/2008- PNSR Newsletter : PNSR Newsletter: Conference Sept. 29, new blog, new Guiding Coalition members. ...
 
 
 9/19/2008- Interview with Michele Flournoy : Michele Flournoy, a member of the PNSR Guiding Coalition and president and co-founder of Center for a New American Security, discusses the need for for structuring the U.S. national security system. ...
 
 
 9/8/2008- Interview with Thomas Pickering : Thomas R. Pickering, a member of the PNSR Guiding Coalition and vice chairman of Hills & Co., discusses the need for restructuring the U.S. national security system. ...
 
 
 8/25/2008- PNSR Participates in Democratic and Republican Conventions, Sponsors Panel Discussion Sept. 4 in St. Paul : Representatives of the nonpartisan Project on National Security Reform (PNSR) are meeting with delegates and representatives of the presidential candidates at the Democratic and Republican National Conventions to discuss the need to overhaul the U.S. ...
 
 
 8/13/2008- PNSR Newsletter : PNSR Issues Preliminary Findings. ...
 
 
 8/9/2008- Interview with Ambassador Abshire : Ambassador David Abshire, Guiding Coalition member of the Project on National Security Reform (PNSR) and CEO of the Center for the Study of the Presidency discusses the beginnings of PNSR. ...
 
 
 7/30/2008- James R. Locher III Preliminary Findings Interview Posted : James R. Locher III Preliminary Findings Interview Posted ...
 
 
 7/29/2008- Project on National Security Reform Cites Need for Restructuring of U.S. National Security System : Project on National Security Reform Preliminary Findings Report ...
 
 
 7/29/2008- Download PNSR's Preliminary Findings Report : The Project on National Security Reform's interim report contains a strategic overview, overarching assessment of the current national security system performance, and a summary of working group findings. The report summarizes the results of work com ...
 




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