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‘General and the Ambassador’ discuss U.S. diplomats in Russia

Posted: December 8, 2021 by the Simons Center

In the latest episode of “The General and the Ambassador: A Conversation” podcast host Ambassador (Ret.) Deborah McCarthy discusses the diplomacy in Russia with Ambassador Jon Huntsman and Admiral David Manero. McCarthy’s guests examine the effects of the large expulsion of U.S. diplomats from Russia during a period of heightened tensions, their ground game to […]

‘General and the Ambassador’ discuss Syria

Posted: October 28, 2021 by the Elizabeth Hill

In the latest episode of “The General and the Ambassador: A Conversation” podcast host Ambassador (Ret.) Deborah McCarthy discusses the front lines in Syria with Ambassador William Roebuck and Brigadier General Jasper Jeffers. Together, they examine how the U.S. diplomatic team in northeastern Syria was embedded and partnered with U.S. Special Forces, and the pushback […]

TASK FORCE TO REUNIFY FAMILIES RELEASES PROGRESS REPORT

Posted: June 9, 2021 by the Simons Center

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 reunite children separated from their families at the United States-Mexico border. E.O. 14011 also directs the Task Force to provide recommendations on providing […]