Center for National Policy

The Truman Center for National Policy (CNP) is an American non-profit public policy think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C.[1] According to its mission statement, the Center for National Policy is “dedicated to advancing the economic and national security of the United States.” CNP's stated goal is to “connect senior policy makers with the most innovative research and thought leadership on issues that impact America’s security.” CNP currently has projects focused on the American workforce, democracy and development, innovation, resilience, and defense.

CNP frequently holds events, roundtables, and policy meetings that feature experts in national and economic security issues.

Previous presidents and chairmen of CNP include the U.S. ambassador to India and former six-term member of Congress, Tim Roemer, and three former U.S.

Since 1996, the Muskie Award has been presented at an annual event honoring the recipients’ contributions to the country.

After the September 11, 2001, attacks, he became the first senior policy advisor to the U.S. House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee and was the principal author of Winning the War on Terror, which helped inform the 9/11 commission in its deliberations and the development of its report.