Alan Dowd writes The American Legion Magazine's Landing Zone column, which focuses on national defense and international security; the American Security Council Foundation's Dowd Report, a review of international events and their impact on U.S. national security; and the Project Fortress blog, which explores the intersection of faith, liberty and national security. Dowd contributes to the digital and print editions of Providence, and he heads the Sagamore Institute Center for America's Purpose, where he publishes Capstones. His writing about faith and public policy has been featured in byFaith, The Lookout and Stream. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/alanwdowd.