{"id":4742,"date":"2026-02-08T08:49:57","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T08:49:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sawahsolutions.com\/national\/?page_id=4742"},"modified":"2026-02-08T08:55:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T08:55:52","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sawahsolutions.com\/national\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4742\" class=\"elementor elementor-4742\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has-el-gap el-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b7760c7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b7760c7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5d185e0\" data-id=\"5d185e0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4996de8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"4996de8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"nsn-about\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- HERO -->\r\n  <header class=\"nsn-about__hero\">\r\n    <div class=\"nsn-about__brand\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"nsn-about__logo\"\r\n           src=\"https:\/\/nationalsecuritynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3-drminiuk-black-01-1-300x300.png\"\r\n           alt=\"National Security News logo\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\r\n      <div>\r\n        <p class=\"nsn-about__kicker\">About National Security News<\/p>\r\n        <h1 class=\"nsn-about__title\">Reporting the facts on national security<\/h1>\r\n        <p class=\"nsn-about__lead\">\r\n          At National Security News (NSN), our mission is to provide timely, accurate, and comprehensive coverage of national security matters from around the world. We understand the critical importance of staying informed in an ever-changing global landscape, where security challenges are constantly evolving.\r\n\r\nAs a trusted source for news and analysis, we strive to be at the forefront of reporting on issues that impact the security of nations, their citizens, and the international community as a whole.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"nsn-about__cta\">\r\n          <a class=\"nsn-btn nsn-btn--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/nationalsecuritynews.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact Us<\/a>\r\n          <a class=\"nsn-btn nsn-btn--ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/nationalsecuritynews.com\/newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newsletter<\/a>\r\n          <a class=\"nsn-btn nsn-btn--ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/nationalsecuritynews.com\/ipso\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IPSO<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"nsn-about__quick\">\r\n      <div class=\"nsn-card nsn-card--tight\">\r\n        <h3>What we cover<\/h3>\r\n        <ul class=\"nsn-list\">\r\n          <li>Geopolitics & international relations<\/li>\r\n          <li>Defence & military affairs<\/li>\r\n          <li>Intelligence & security policy<\/li>\r\n          <li>Cybersecurity & emerging technology<\/li>\r\n          <li>Counterterrorism & transnational threats<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"nsn-card nsn-card--tight\">\r\n        <h3>Our approach<\/h3>\r\n        <p class=\"nsn-muted\">\r\n          We uphold high journalistic standards\u2014objectivity, accuracy, and integrity\u2014while presenting diverse viewpoints and encouraging constructive dialogue.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"nsn-links\">\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalsecuritynews.com\/news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Latest News<\/a>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalsecuritynews.com\/investigations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Investigations<\/a>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsnlists.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NSN Top 50 Women<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/header>\r\n\r\n  <!-- MISSION \/ VALUES -->\r\n  <div class=\"nsn-about__grid\">\r\n    <article class=\"nsn-card\">\r\n      <h2>Our mission<\/h2>\r\n      <p>\r\n        In an ever-changing global landscape, NSN aims to be a trusted companion for understanding the security challenges that shape our world.\r\n        Through in-depth reporting, investigative journalism, and analysis, we empower leaders, policymakers, and engaged citizens with insight and context.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <p class=\"nsn-muted\">\r\n        From disinformation and cyber threats to geopolitical developments and counterterrorism, we focus on stories that influence decision-making and democratic resilience.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <article class=\"nsn-card\">\r\n      <h2>Editorial standards<\/h2>\r\n      <div class=\"nsn-pillrow\">\r\n        <span class=\"nsn-pill\">Accuracy<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"nsn-pill\">Independence<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"nsn-pill\">Integrity<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"nsn-pill\">Balance<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <p class=\"nsn-muted\">\r\n        We aim to present balanced coverage and foster informed discussion on complex national security issues.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <p class=\"nsn-muted\">\r\n        NSN supports voluntary press self-regulation and adheres to IPSO.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <a class=\"nsn-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ipso.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about IPSO<\/a>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- TEAM -->\r\n  <section class=\"nsn-team\">\r\n    <div class=\"nsn-team__head\">\r\n      <h2>Our team<\/h2>\r\n      <p class=\"nsn-muted\">\r\n        At our core, we are experts at critically assessing information and its sources.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"nsn-team__grid\">\r\n      <!-- Sean -->\r\n      <article class=\"nsn-person\">\r\n        <div class=\"nsn-person__imgwrap\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nationalsecuritynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sean-Rayment.jpeg\"\r\n               alt=\"Sean Rayment\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"nsn-person__body\">\r\n          <h3>Sean Rayment<\/h3>\r\n          <p class=\"nsn-person__role\">Editor-in-Chief<\/p>\r\n          <p>\r\n            Award-winning defence and security journalist and author. 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