Today's world is a dangerous place. Our security is at risk from terrorists, belligerent states, and the proliferation of weapons that can cause unimaginable, massive destruction. We are also threatened by less obvious foes such as pandemic disease, weak and corrupt governments, and the spread of anti-Americanism.

The conservative strategy to meet today's threats is bankrupt. They have missed crucial opportunities. Their rhetoric has squandered world sympathy and support. Allies we need to conquer terror have been alienated. Poor strategic planning has weakened military morale and capabilities. Ideologically based Pentagon-focused policy-making is breeding instability abroad, exacerbating the conditions that make us vulnerable. The conservative strategy is making the world less safe. And the American people are searching for an alternative.

We need new progressive leaders who take seriously the threats of the 21^st Century. We need leaders prepared to articulate and address today's security challenges. And we need moral leaders who understand that the promise of American values is one of our greatest assets in meeting threats abroad. Building these leaders is the job of the Truman National Security Project.