PSA Advisory Board

Howard BakerUS Senator (R-TN) 1967-85Nancy Kassebaum BakerUS Senator (R-KS) 1978-97Samuel BergerNational Security Advisor 1997-2001Zbigniew BrzezinskiNational Security Advisor 1977-81Warren ChristopherSecretary of State 1993-97Slade GortonUS Senator (R-WA) 1981-87, 1989-2001Lee HamiltonUS Congressman (D-IN) 1965-99 Gary HartUS Senator (D-CO) 1975-87Rita HauserChair, International Peace Academy 1992-presentCarla HillsUS Trade Representative 1989-93 Thomas KeanGovernor New Jersey 1982-1990Anthony LakeNational Security Advisor 1993-97John LehmanSecretary of the Navy, 1981-87Richard LeonePresident, The Century Foundation 1989-presentRobert McFarlaneNational Security Advisor 1983-85Donald McHenryAmbassador to UN 1979-81 Sam NunnUS Senator (D-GA) 1972-96William PerrySecretary of Defense 1994-97Thomas PickeringUndersecretary of State 1997-2000Warren RudmanUS Senator (R-NH) 1980-92Theodore SorensenWhite House Special Counsel 1961-63John WhiteheadDeputy Secretary of State 1985-88Frank WisnerUndersecretary of State 1992-93

In the Spotlight

US-Russia Relations
US and Russia: A Window of Opportunity View PSA's high level bipartisan statement signed by three dozen top US officials and experts on Russia, laying out 6 key steps to "reset" the relationship. PSA experts are available to discuss the July 6-7 Moscow summit.
PSA's Latest Statement
Our Best Weapon Against Nuclear Proliferation In our latest statement, PSA encourages the Obama Administration to fully support the NPT and IAEA. Thirty top Republicans and Democrats back a concrete list of ten actions that can improve U.S. nuclear nonproliferation efforts.
PSA Congressional Fellows
Congressional Fellowship Program In June, PSA welcomed our first class of Congressional Fellows. These young leaders from both parties will participate in an intensive 3-month professional training program with direct access to the PSA Advisory Board and other distinguished leaders.

The PSA Blog



START is Just the Beginning missileThis December, the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START), is set to expire. START is the only mechanism that places .. Read Article


Respecting Rights in an Age of Terror Jose PadillaIt is easy to forget that the war on terror poses a direct challenge to the very ideals that animate and enliven our democracy. America is predicated on the idea that fairness and justice .. Read Article


The Latest from PSA

Lee Hamilton on Congressional ProcessIn two recent commentaries, PSA Co-Founder Lee Hamilton explains "Why Congress Needs Institutionalists" and asks "Is Fixing Congressional Procedure a Lost Cause?"

PSA Advisory Board members serve on Homeland Security Advisory CouncilGary Hart was sworn in by Napolitano on June 5 and will serve as Vice Chairman, joining Lee Hamilton on the council.

Obama Calls for Bipartisan Nonproliferation PolicyObama called his meeting with Kissinger, Shultz, Nunn, and Perry "a reminder of the long tradition of bipartisan foreign policy that has been the hallmark of America at moments of greatest need."

The Power Problem by Christopher PrebleAcross the Aisle contributor Christopher Preble explores the aims, costs, and limitations of the use of U.S. military power in his new book The Power Problem.

Hamilton on IranPSA Co-Chair former Rep. Lee Hamilton (D-IN) says that a breakthrough in direct dialogue with Iran won't come quickly, but will take "direct, sustained engagement over a long period of time."