Task Force to reunify families releases progress report

● ehill ● June 9, 2021 ● Featured IA News ● No Comments

On June 2, the Interagency Task Force on the Reunification of Families released their initial progress report. The task force was established in February through Executive Order 14011 with the mission to to reunite children separated from their families at the United States-Mexico border. E.O. 14011 also directs the Task… Read More

‘The General and the Ambassador’ discuss the U.S. and Azerbaijan

● ehill ● May 17, 2021 ● Featured IA News ● No Comments

The latest episode of “The General and the Ambassador: A Conversation” features host Ambassador (Ret.) Deborah McCarthy with Colonel Keith Felter and Ambassador Robert Cekuta. The three discuss the relationship between the U.S. and Azerbaijan, the key location of Azerbaijan, the roles of Iran and Russia, Israel and the local… Read More

Joint report on foreign election interference released

● ehill ● April 29, 2021 ● Featured IA News ● No Comments

On March 16, the Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Homeland Security (DHS) released a report on the key findings and recommendations regarding foreign interference in the 2020 U.S. election. This report provides a declassified overview of a classified joint report from the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security. Pursuant… Read More

Iran: from the Inside Out – April 22

● ehill ● April 19, 2021 ● IA Events Past Events ● No Comments

The International Relations Council (IRC) will host Iran: From the Inside Out on Thursday, April 22, 2021. The IRC will host the presentation online via Zoom 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Central). The timing of this colloquium is intentional – the U.S. is at a critical juncture. The new Biden… Read More

‘The General and the Ambassador’ discuss U.S. and Libya

● ehill ● April 12, 2021 ● Featured IA News ● No Comments

“The General and the Ambassador: A Conversation” released a new episode on April 9. In this episode, Ambassador (Ret.) Deborah McCarthy sits down with General (Ret.) Thomas Waldhauser and Ambassador (Ret.) Peter Bodde to discuss the relationship between the U.S. and the Government of National Accord, the interim government for… Read More

Foundation celebrates Month of the Military Child

● ehill ● April 9, 2021 ● Foundation News Simons Center News & Announcements ● No Comments

April is Month of the Military Child. For many military families, their time at Fort Leavenworth is a respite from multiple deployments and time away from their loved ones. These challenges can be especially tough for children. Recognizing the unique burden military dependent children bear, Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger established… Read More

‘The General and the Ambassador’ focuses on the U.S. and the Arctic

● ehill ● March 29, 2021 ● IA News ● No Comments

The March 2021 episode of “The General and the Ambassador: A Conversation” focuses on the United States and the Arctic. Guests Admiral James Foggo and Ambassador and Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite join Ambassador (Ret.) Deborah McCarthy to discuss U.S. power and presence in the Arctic in the… Read More

Unclassified domestic violent extremism assessment released

● ehill ● March 18, 2021 ● Featured IA News ● No Comments

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released an unclassified summary of the joint comprehensive threat assessment on domestic violent extremism (DVE) on March 17. According to the unclassified summary, the Intelligence Community “assesses that domestic… Read More

FEMA, HHS to address unaccompanied children at border

● ehill ● March 15, 2021 ● Featured IA News ● No Comments

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Saturday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has joined a 90-day interagency effort to address the situation at the U.S. southwest border, where unaccompanied migrant children continue to arrive in record numbers. According to DHS, “Since April 2020, the number of encounters… Read More

Interim National Security Strategic Guidance published

● ehill ● March 12, 2021 ● Featured IA News ● No Comments

On March 3, the Biden Administration released the Interim National Security Strategic Guidance. The document conveys the President’s vision for how America will engage with the world, and provides guidance for departments and agencies to align their actions as the Administration begins work on a National Security Strategy. The Interim… Read More