AHS’s mission is to identify, educate, and launch young men and women into foreign policy and national security careers imbued with the Hamiltonian perspective of strong and principled American leadership in global affairs. At the heart of our approach lies a commitment to vigorous debate and intellectual discourse, while offering programming that is critical to the intellectual and professional development of a new generation of American leaders. With the world more chaotic and dangerous today than it has been in a half-century, American universities are not providing our young people with an education that allows them to understand what they are defending and why. We believe that the American polity benefits from vigorous public discussion; our students frequently tell us that our events are the most engaging — and sometimes the only — debates that take place on their campuses. 

Our impact is far-reaching. With more than 80 academic chapters across U.S. college campuses and professional chapters in New York City and Washington, D.C., AHS has established a significant national footprint. Since our founding in 2010, we’ve organized thousands of events engaging more than 80,000 attendees in crucial discussions on foreign policy and national security. Our events are often cited by students as the most engaging—and sometimes the only—debates on their campuses, underscoring the vital role we play in stimulating intellectual discourse.

Our network of 2,000+ alumni has achieved remarkable success, securing key positions in the U.S. government, Congress, and leading think tanks. Many have been awarded prestigious scholarships, including Rhodes, Truman, Marshall, Boren, Schwarzman, and Public Interest fellowships. By bridging the gap between academia and the professional world, AHS serves as a catalyst for career advancement in the foreign policy sphere. We offer a comprehensive support system, including mentorship, networking opportunities, and professional development resources for Hamiltonians at all career stages.

In an increasingly complex global landscape, AHS remains committed to cultivating a new generation of leaders equipped with the knowledge, skills, and principles necessary to navigate the challenges of American foreign policy and national security.