Updates, Announcements, and Media Coverage of CSA’s Work
This section highlights CSA’s latest announcements, media appearances, and public engagement across policy discussions, research releases, and organizational initiatives.
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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.
USA TODAY Network
October 19, 2026
Op-ed by CSA Co-Chairs James Tisch and Harold Hamm, USA TODAY Network. American energy production now plays a larger role in U.S. national security than it did a generation ago. A country that can produce more of its own energy – and supply its allies when markets are disrupted – has greater freedom to act abroad and greater protection from economic shocks at home. That is the premise behind the new bipartisan Secure America Caucus, founded by Republican Rep. Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota and Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey. In this hyper-partisan era, bringing together lawmakers from different parties and different regions who share this fundamental conviction – that American energy production and American national security are inseparable – is a critical imperative.
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.
Wisevoter
October 16, 2026
Wisevoter reports on a Council for a Secure America assessment ranking nine Muslim-majority Middle Eastern nations by their likelihood of joining the Abraham Accords, naming Kuwait, Lebanon, and Syria as the strongest near-term candidates.
Cleveland Jewish News
October 16, 2026
Cleveland Jewish News, via JNS, reports on the Council for a Secure America’s Abraham Accords report ranking nine Muslim-majority Middle Eastern countries by their likelihood of joining the accords, with Kuwait the top contender, followed by Lebanon and Syria.
JNS
October 16, 2026
JNS reports on the Council for a Secure America’s Abraham Accords expansion report, which ranks Kuwait, Lebanon, and Syria as the likeliest of nine Muslim-majority Middle East countries without formal Israel ties to join the Accords. The piece quotes CSA executive director Jennifer Sutton.
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.