Monthly Archives: February 2010
This week we lost a champion and friend of the International Affairs Budget with the passing of former Congressman Charlie Wilson (D-TX, 1973-1996). As told in the movie “Charlie Wilson’s War,” he was a passionate believer in a smart power approach to foreign policy, particularly in regards to Afghanistan. Commenting on Wilson’s death, Secretary of [...]
The USGLC continues to actively monitor the administration’s efforts to examine U.S. development and diplomacy operations and articulate a government-wide global development policy approach. The Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR), led by Deputy Secretary of State Jack Lew and co-chair USAID Administrator Raj Shah, is seeking to create a long-term blueprint for State, USAID [...]
Budget season officially began on Monday, February 1, as the President submitted his FY 2011 Budget, which includes a strong request of $58.5 billion for the International Affairs Budget, a $6.1 billion increase over current spending levels. The bulk of the increase (59%) is concentrated on Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq, leaving a modest growth of [...]
Head of U.S. Central Command General David Petraeus spoke to a packed audience of over 600 people on the vital role civilian tools play in 21st century U.S. national security. Co-hosted by the USGLC and the Tampa Bay Council on World Affairs on Wednesday, February 3, the event focused on the importance of global engagement [...]
A who’s who from the military, business and faith-based communities of the state came together to discuss how important a smart power foreign policy approach is to South Carolina’s security and prosperity at a statewide event in Columbia, on January 28th. Co-hosted by the USGLC and the University of South Carolina, the event featured President [...]
New State Advisory Council Announced in Support of International Affairs Efforts TAMPA, FL – General David Petraeus, commander of U.S. Central Command, spoke this evening about how important our nation’s civilian efforts, particularly development and diplomacy, are alongside defense in keeping the United States safe and prosperous. In a conversation moderated by CNN contributor and [...]
As the FY 11 budget battles moves to Capitol Hill, Secretary Clinton will be testifying next Wednesday before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at 2:30 p.m. The topic is “Foreign Policy Priorities in the FY11 International Affairs Budget.” That day the Secretary will also be testifying about the budget before the House State Foreign Operations [...]
Last night, General David Petraeus, head of U.S. Central Command, spoke at a forum about the vital role development plays in U.S. national security in the 21st century, jointly hosted by the USGLC and the Tampa Bay Council on World Affairs. Over 600 people turned out to see Gen. Petraeus, who highlighted the importance of [...]
Petraeus Endorses ‘Smart Power’ Concept as Key Weapon in Terror War (Robbyn Mitchelle – St. Petersberg Times; February 4, 2010) TAMPA — Hours after three U.S. troops were killed in a convoy bombing in northwestern Pakistan, Gen. David Petraeus talked to a crowd of nearly 600 people Wednesday evening about utilizing “smart power” and the [...]
Last night at a forum jointly hosted by the USGLC and the Tampa Bay Council on World Affairs, General David Petraeus, head of U.S. Central Command, spoke about the vital role development plays in U.S. national security in the 21st century. “Projects such as building of schools and administration of aid rise in importance in [...]
