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The U.S. Brings Aid to Pakistan
By Jordan Smith at 20 August, 2010, 1:57 pm
CLICK HERE TO SEE HOW USGLC MEMBERS ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN PAKISTAN
Secretary Clinton last week announced the creation of the Pakistan Relief Fund, a fund through which the public can offer donations to the ongoing relief efforts in response to the devastating floods there. Funds donated by individuals will supplement the US government’s contribution, [...]
10 Questions with Nancy Powell, Director General of the Foreign Service
By Jordan Smith at 20 July, 2010, 3:28 pm
The USGLC recently sat down with Nancy Powell, the Director General of the Foreign Service, to discuss the State Department’s progress and challenges in meeting the demand for not only more diplomats, but a new generation of diplomats.
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 [...]
American business leaders say International Affairs Budget will create jobs and build economic security
By Jordan Smith at 10 June, 2010, 10:03 am
More than 50 U.S. business leaders – a “Who’s Who” of leading American businesses – called on Congress this week to support the President’s FY 2011 request for the International Affairs Budget. Highlighting the budget’s role in American job creation, trade, and economic security, the letter says “Now more than ever, America’s economy is linked [...]
The National Security Strategy
By Hannah Kaye at 27 May, 2010, 5:18 pm
The Obama Administration released its first National Security Strategy today, and the document is heavily rooted in smart power principles.
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.
Rajiv Shah Speaks about Development at USGLC Event
By Jordan Smith at 6 May, 2010, 10:00 am
Administrator Rajiv Shah spoke at length yesterday on the need for a generation of development entrepreneurs, before a standing-room only audience at an event hosted by the USGLC.
A Discussion with USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah
By Andy Amsler at 3 May, 2010, 5:45 pm
Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah will deliver a speech on USAID’s approach to high-impact development at an event hosted by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition on Wednesday, May 5th.
All Former Secretaries of State Urge Support for International Affairs Budget
By Andy Amsler at 27 April, 2010, 10:39 am
In an important sign of unity among America’s most respected diplomats, all eight former Secretaries of State have teamed up to write Congress in support of President Obama’s FY11 $58.5 billion International Affairs Budget request.
Widespread Support Continues to Build for International Affairs Budget Request
By Jordan Smith at 14 April, 2010, 2:59 pm
Read Letters of Support From:
Blue Dog Coalition
Progressive Caucus
New Democrats Coalition
Congressional Black Caucus
31 Senators
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Budget Committee Members
Freshmen Members
Secretary Gates
Secretary Clinton
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Nearly 150 Members of Congress – — ranging from Blue Dogs and Progressives in the House to a bipartisan group of 31 Senators – have recently signed one of ten independent letters to [...]
