National Security Archives

Women, Peace, and Security Report published

Posted: August 17, 2022 by the Simons Center

In July 2022, the White House published the “United States Government Women, Peace, and Security Report to Congress.” The “Women, Peace, and Security” report is the second report to Congress evaluating the progress of the U.S. government in advancing the goals of 2019 U.S. Women Peace and Security Strategy, and focuses on the progress made across […]

‘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 […]