Author Archive
David Gregory to Speak at USGLC Annual Conference in September
By Andy Amsler at 15 July, 2010, 4:32 pm
Today we announced that David Gregory, moderator of NBC’s Meet The Press, would be speaking at the USGLC’s annual conference, which will be held September 28-29 in Washington, D.C.
Read More >>The Future of USAID
By Andy Amsler at 14 July, 2010, 4:25 pm
One would imagine that a national investment that pays dividends in the forms of greater national security, economic growth, and revitalized American values would be a wise investment in the future of our country.
Read More >>Stories of Smart Power: Colonel Greg Hermsmeyer
By Andy Amsler at 9 July, 2010, 9:53 am
Greg Hermsmeyer, Former Colonel, U.S. Air Force
ANY_CHARACTER_HERE
ANY_CHARACTER_HERE
I am a 21-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force and am an ardent believer that Americans help themselves by helping others. My operational years as a KC-135 pilot featured continuous stability and humanitarian operations occasionally punctuated by major combat operations. From protecting the Kurds of northern [...]
Stories of Smart Power: Major Jon Heavey
By Andy Amsler at 9 July, 2010, 9:48 am
ANY_CHARACTER_HERE
Major Jon Heavey, MD, (Ret)
ANY_CHARACTER_HERE
ANY_CHARACTER_HERE
History has demonstrated that the greatest strength any man can show is compassion to his enemies. Not weakness, but compassion. Not appeasement, but compassion. Diplomacy and development are compassion in action. Diplomacy and development are the greatest extension of strength that our military could ever have. They are what define us [...]
USGLC Disappointed with House Cut to International Affairs Budget
By Andy Amsler at 30 June, 2010, 4:01 pm
USGLC Disappointed with House Cut to International Affairs Budget. Tough Budget Season is No Time to Shortchange National and Economic Security
Read More >>We all agree: Fully fund the International Affairs Budget
By Andy Amsler at 22 June, 2010, 9:48 am
There are not many issues before Congress that enjoy bipartisan support from across the ideological spectrum. Yet a message in Politico demonstrates that the International Affairs Budget is just one such issue. Over the course of the last six months, there’s been a steady and consistent drumbeat of support for a strong International Affairs Budget [...]
Read More >>New Defense Strategy for a New World
By Andy Amsler at 7 June, 2010, 9:21 am
Our greatest threats are no longer from another country, as was the case during the Cold War. Today, they are as likely to come from infectious diseases, failed states, economic despair, nonstate actors and terrorism — issues that cannot be addressed through military might alone.
Read More >>18 months in, key positions at USAID still vacant
By Andy Amsler at 4 June, 2010, 1:42 pm
Nearly six months after Rajiv Shah was confirmed and 18 months since Barack Obama was inaugurated, key positions at USAID are still vacant.
Read More >>2010 USGLC Washington Conference
By Andy Amsler at 26 May, 2010, 3:43 pm
Join us for the 2010 USGLC Washington Conference
Read More >>Video: Military Leaders Make the Case for Non-Military Tools
By Andy Amsler at 24 May, 2010, 9:48 am
On Sunday, May 23 Gen. Michael Hagee, USMC (Ret.), and Adm. James Loy, USCG (Ret.), co-chairs of the USGLC’s National Security Advisory Council, sat down with Defense News’ Vago Muradian to make the case for fully funding President Obama’s $58.8 Billion request for the International Affairs Budget and to boost funding for our civilian-led tools of development and diplomacy.
Read More >>
