Clarita Reyes Carlos (born June 24, 1946) is a Filipino political scientist and commentator, academic, and educator who is currently serving as the National Security Adviser under the administration of President Bongbong Marcos. As National Security Adviser, she concurrently serves as the Director-General of the National Security Council and Vice Chairperson of the Anti-Terrorism Council. She served as the 16th President of the National Defense College of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001, becoming the first female and first civilian to lead the institution.