News & Career Advice

Russian Reset a Distant Memory as Crimea Crisis Approaches 5-Year Anniversary

Keith Prushankin / Feb 20, 2019

As the fifth anniversary of the Crimean Crisis approaches, it is critical that we as national security professionals remain cognizant of the consequences of Russia’s actions.

Stop the Madness. Venezuela is not a Coup.

Tom McCuin / Jan 28, 2019

Venezuela is certainly in crisis. Its leadership is certain to change hands in the coming weeks—or week. But what is happening is not a coup.

Fast-Changing Foreign Policy

Tom McCuin / Jan 8, 2019

Foreign policy today is moving fast – faster than policy makers and legislators can keep up.

Trump’s Failure to Visit Belleau a Policy Failure

Tom McCuin / Nov 12, 2018

Sunday was the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, once called the “Great War” and the “War to End All Wars.”

As John Kerry Talks to Iran, Critics Say He’s Violating the Logan Act

Tom McCuin / Sep 14, 2018

The former senator and secretary of state says he still speaks to the Iranian foreign minister, hoping to improve situations in the Middle East. Predictably, political opponents are using an obscure and outdated law to criticize him.

Pompeo Warns of Iranian Plots in America

Tom McCuin / May 22, 2018

On Monday Secretary of State Mike Pompeo chose the conservative Heritage Foundation think tank to make his first public policy speech since his confirmation.

State Department Suitability Criteria Pose Problems for Those with Past Indiscretions

Sean Bigley / Mar 11, 2018

State and USAID – unlike every other agency in the government of which I’m aware – utilize a different set of suitability criteria for applicants to the foreign service.

Russia and the Nuclear Posture Review

Tom McCuin / Feb 5, 2018

For those who think the president is trying to kowtow to Moscow, the Nuclear Posture Review issues a blunt warning to Putin and his crew.

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