“We Must Use All the Foreign-Policy Tools at Our Disposal” by Dante Turiczek Reno Gazette-Journal, September 29, 2011 During my 10 years in the U.S. Navy, I saw firsthand what it takes to keep this nation safe. We in the U.S. military are trained to adapt to threats as they change, and it is clear our [...]

“Super Committee: Keep Us Safe With Strong Global Leadership” by General Michael Hagee, USMC (Ret.), and Admiral James Loy, USCG (Ret.) The Hill, September 15, 2011 There is no greater privilege than serving your country, and we both proudly wore our uniforms for four decades. In our combined 80 years of service, we worked to keep [...]

“Lessons of September 12″ by General Hugh Shelton, USA (Ret.) CNN.com, September 12, 2011 As our nation comes together to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks, we find ourselves with a poignant opportunity to reflect on the lives lost and the dramatic changes we have seen around the world over the last [...]

“Engagement is Good for Virginia’s Economy” by Anne Lynam Goddard and John Hager Richmond Times-Dispatch, September 7, 2011 Virginia has a rich tradition of being a global leader. As our world becomes a smaller place every day, we must continue to be engaged globally to keep our commonwealth strong here at home. Just consider that in the [...]

“Preventing the Next Famine In Africa”  by Dan Glickman and George Rupp Fox News, September 6, 2011 Americans have watched in horror as all-too-familiar scenes flash across our television sets from the ongoing crisis in the Horn of Africa. The tragic images of innocent children dying and whole families and communities fleeing the effects of famine are [...]

“GOP Rivals Should be Ronald Reagan Strong” by Frank Carlucci Politico, September 6, 2011 The top Republican contenders for president gather Wednesday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library for one of the most important traditions in our political discourse — the debate. To be sure, the majority of the discussion will focus on how we can [...]

“Foreign Aid a Good Investment in U.S. Security” by Jim Harrison and James Smith The State, August 25, 2011 There’s more than enough that divides us in Washington, but there is one crucial public policy principle that the past seven secretaries of state, more than 50 retired three- and four-star generals and both Democrats and Republicans [...]

“A Good Return on Investment” by Mark Green and John Lange The Daily Caller, August 7, 2011 Thirteen years ago today, al Qaeda bombed the U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, killing 224 innocent Americans and Africans, injuring countless others and leaving the embassies themselves in ruins. The bombings were an early indicator of the [...]

“Investing Globally for Virginia’s Security, Economy” by Pete Osman and Barry DuVal Virginian Pilot, July 31, 2011 American leadership is needed as never before around the globe and, as we have seen so many times in our commonwealth’s rich history, Virginia is taking the lead. With our thriving international trade business and proud military tradition, Hampton [...]

“Growing American Jobs Through Foreign Aid” by Chris Policinski and Greg Page The Washington Times, July 27, 2011 As America works to emerge from its deep economic downturn, it is increasingly clear U.S.-based businesses cannot focus solely on markets at home. To succeed and grow, we must build our presence in the interconnected global economy. The simple fact [...]