The Council for a Secure America
The Council for a Secure America (CSA) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that educates on the nexus of U.S. energy security, national security, and diplomacy. CSA focuses on how American energy strength advances key U.S. foreign policy priorities, including the U.S.–Israel relationship, the Abraham Accords, and global stability.
Featured Publications, Research and Insights
Explore reports, polling, and timely updates on the issues shaping the region and U.S. strategic interests.
Latest Research and Insights
Explore reports, polling, and timely updates on the issues shaping the region and U.S. strategic interests.
Media
Fn Today
October 21, 2026
Fn Today (South Korea) reports on CSA’s Morning Consult energy survey, in which 71% of Americans said the United States should produce its own energy rather than rely on imports. Majorities also linked energy independence to national security (53%) and economic growth (57%), and 67% backed common-sense permitting reform to meet rising power demand.
Real News Magazine
October 21, 2026
Real News Magazine reports on CSA’s national energy survey, in which 67% of Americans backed common-sense permitting reform to grow domestic energy production and meet rising electricity demand, rising to 68% across the nine energy-producing states CSA tracks. The article notes 53% said energy independence makes the country safer and 57% said it strengthens the economy, with oil and natural gas ranked the top resource for growth and security.
Next News Network
October 20, 2026
Next News Network’s Gary Franchi reports on CSA’s Morning Consult energy survey, which found that 71% of Americans think it is better for the United States to produce its own energy. Majorities also agreed that energy independence benefits the economy and backed reforms to help infrastructure meet growing electricity needs.
Emes
October 19, 2026
Israeli outlet Emes (Radio Kol Chai) reports on the Council for a Secure America assessment ranking Kuwait, Lebanon and Syria as the countries most likely to join the Abraham Accords, with Saudi Arabia fourth. Quotes CSA Executive Director Jennifer Sutton.
New York Post
October 19, 2026
The New York Post’s exclusive on the Council for a Secure America national survey: broad, cross-generational support for energy independence and common-sense permitting reform, with oil and natural gas ranked the most important resource. By Carl Campanile.
Rio Rancho Observer
October 19, 2026
The Rio Rancho Observer reports that New Mexico State Senator Craig Brandt (R-Rio Rancho) was named vice chair of the Council for a Secure America’s new bipartisan State Legislative Advisory Board, serving alongside Chair Dale Patten. The board connects more than 50 state legislators from 19 states on energy security, national security, and diplomacy.
Western Dakota Energy Association
October 16, 2026
The Western Dakota Energy Association reports that North Dakota State Senator Dale Patten (R-Watford City) will chair the Council for a Secure America’s new bipartisan State Legislative Advisory Board, launched with more than 50 state legislators from 19 states.
Chicago Tribune
October 13, 2026
Op-ed by Edward Cross arguing that the United States must not surrender its energy advantage, making the case that reliable, affordable, and abundant energy is the foundation of economic growth and national strength. References the Council for a Secure America.
