The Quiet Revolution Must Continue Hon. Mark Green The Daily Caller: February 19, 2010 We’re facing extraordinarily challenging fiscal times. So as the president’s budget makes its way through the halls of the Capitol, lawmakers will carefully scrutinize every account, every program, and every initiative—as they should. Some will be tempted to look to our [...]
The passing of former Congressman Charlie Wilson (D-TX, 1973-1996) marks a significant loss in the community of champions and friends of the International Affairs Budget. The Congressman’s commitment to a smart power approach to foreign policy, particularly in regards to Afghanistan, was highlighted in the film “Charlie Wilson’s War.” Congressman Wilson served as a USGLC [...]
“Riley, Wilkins: Investing in Smart Power Helps U.S., S.C.” By Richard Riley and David Wilkins The State: February 2, 2010 During such difficult economic times, it would be easy for South Carolinians to focus only on what is happening here at home. The world outside of the United States can seem very far away, but [...]
Might Plus ‘Smart Power’ By Gen. James T. Hill and Adm. Robert J. Natter St. Petersburg Times: February 2, 2010 As officers in the U.S. military, we were honored to be able to devote our careers to keeping America safe. We are proud to have served in the best and strongest military in the world, [...]
In what will be a very tight budget year, President Obama will deliver his State of the Union address next Wednesday, January 27, and plans to release his FY 2011 Budget request on February 1st. The USGLC has been mobilizing to ensure an increase in the International Affairs Budget. In December, 247 Members of Congress [...]
Christina Tchen Director, White House Office of Public Engagement Christina Tchen is the Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, which is responsible for connecting members of the Administration with members of the public. Tchen is a former partner at the law firm, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, where she specialized in [...]
Joseph “Joe” Biden Vice President of the United States As Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden is one of the President’s top aides on international issues and represents the United States in many international arenas. Biden was a Senator from Delaware for thirty-six years before becoming Vice President, and served twelve years as [...]
Rajiv Shah U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator In June 2009, Rajiv Shah began serving in the Obama administration as Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Now USAID Administrator, Shah will become the country’s primary voice on international development and foreign assistance. At the [...]
Carrie Hessler Radelet Deputy Director of Peace Corps Carrie Hessler Radelet was nominated to serve as Deputy Director of the Peace Corps. She has worked in the international public health field for more than twenty years, specializing in HIV/AIDS and maternal and child health. She was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Western Samoa, has worked [...]
Barbara Feinstein Deputy Assistant Administrator for Economic Growth, Agriculture and Trade
