Foreign policy of the Barack Obama administration

Former US Deputy Secretary of State and Ambassador to Russia John J. Sullivan rejoins Mayer Brown

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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  • Mayer Brown is a global services provider comprising associated legal practices that are separate entities, including Mayer Brown LLP (Illinois, USA), Mayer Brown International LLP (England), Mayer Brown (a Hong Kong partnership) and Tauil & Chequer Advogados (a Brazilian law partnership) (collectively the “Mayer Brown Practices”) and non-legal service providers, which provide consultancy services (the “Mayer Brown Consultancies”).
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Paravision Appoints Former U.S. Senior National Security Executive Bishop Garrison as Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paravision , the leader in trusted Vision AI, today announced the appointment of Bishop Garrison as its first Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paravision , the leader in trusted Vision AI, today announced the appointment of Bishop Garrison as its first Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy.
  • Garrison will represent Paravision before government entities, regulators and trade associations to help shape thoughtful and ethical policy around the deployment of Vision AI in general and face recognition in particular.
  • Before working for the U.S. government, Garrison was the Director of National Security Outreach at Human Rights First (HRF), an advocacy non-profit for refugees and asylum seekers.
  • Starting here, we have the power to shape the principles of ethical AI for generations to come, said Bishop Garrison, Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy at Paravision.

JBS USA Appoints Karla Thieman as Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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GREELEY, Colo., June 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JBS USA today named Karla Thieman to its executive leadership team as senior vice president, public policy and government affairs.

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  • GREELEY, Colo., June 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JBS USA today named Karla Thieman to its executive leadership team as senior vice president, public policy and government affairs.
  • In this newly created role, she will have oversight of U.S. public policy and government relations strategies for JBS USA and Pilgrims Pride Corporation (NASDAQ: PPC).
  • Karla is one of the brightest, most thoughtful minds in all of agricultural policy today, said Cameron Bruett, JBS USA head of corporate affairs and chief sustainability officer.
  • She also served as a senior policy advisor to Secretary Vilsack and later as chief of staff to USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden.

Iran/US: Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell, Coordin

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Sunday, September 20, 2020
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I take note of the US announcement of 19 September regarding the so-called UN sanctions snapback mechanism under the UN Security Council resolution 2231.

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  • I take note of the US announcement of 19 September regarding the so-called UN sanctions snapback mechanism under the UN Security Council resolution 2231.
  • As recalled in my statement of 20 August, as well as in the Chairs statement following the JCPOA Joint Commission on 1 September 2020, the US unilaterally ceased participation in the JCPOA by presidential Memorandum on 8 May 2018 and has subsequently not participated in any JCPOA-related activities.
  • It cannot, therefore, be considered to be a JCPOA participant State and cannot initiate the process of reinstating UN sanctions under the UN Security Council resolution 2231.
  • As coordinator of the JCPOA Joint Commission I will continue to do everything possible to ensure the preservation and full implementation of the JCPOA by all.

Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue: Remarks by the EU Special Representa

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020
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Having this clear joint commitment and understanding of priorities is essential for progress in their respective European paths.

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  • Having this clear joint commitment and understanding of priorities is essential for progress in their respective European paths.
  • In our meetings today, we spoke about economic cooperation and missing and displaced persons the topics which were opened in our last high-level meeting.
  • This was a first exchange that allowed us to define the next steps in our discussions.
  • We agreed to follow-up on our discussions at expert level next week and to re-convene at the level of leaders later this month.

JCPOA: Statement by EU High Representative Josep Borrell, Coordi

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Friday, August 21, 2020
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I take note of todays announcement by the US regarding the so-called UN sanctions snapback mechanism under UN Security Council resolution 2231.

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  • I take note of todays announcement by the US regarding the so-called UN sanctions snapback mechanism under UN Security Council resolution 2231.
  • As I have repeatedly recalled, the US unilaterally ceased participation in the JCPOA by presidential Memorandum on 8 May 2018 and has subsequently not participated in any JCPOA-related activities.
  • It cannot, therefore, be considered to be a JCPOA participant State for the purposes of possible sanctions snapback foreseen by the resolution.
  • The JCPOA remains a key pillar of the global non-proliferation architecture, contributing to regional security.

Foreign Secretary makes statement on Iran: joint comprehensive plan of action

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020
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Foreign Secretary makes statement on Iran: joint comprehensive plan of action

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  • Foreign Secretary makes statement on Iran: joint comprehensive plan of action
    Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Dominic Raab , has made a statement on Iran: joint comprehensive plan of action.
  • Tensions have continued to rise between the United States and Iran, following the death of General Qasem Soleimani.
  • Responding on behalf of the Opposition, Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry expressed that she agreed with holding Iran to account for not complying with the JCPOA.
  • So I firmly agree with the action that has been taken today alongside out European partners."

Foreign Secretary makes statement on Iran: joint comprehensive plan of action

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020
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Foreign Secretary makes statement on Iran: joint comprehensive plan of action

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  • Foreign Secretary makes statement on Iran: joint comprehensive plan of action
    Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Dominic Raab , has made a statement on Iran: joint comprehensive plan of action.
  • Tensions have continued to rise between the United States and Iran, following the death of General Qasem Soleimani.
  • Responding on behalf of the Opposition, Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry expressed that she agreed with holding Iran to account for not complying with the JCPOA.
  • So I firmly agree with the action that has been taken today alongside out European partners."

American Lending Center Celebrates the Successful Opening of Front Street Village

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Monday, January 13, 2020
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American Lending Center (ALC), a leading EB-5 regional center, recently celebrated the full opening of The Beaufort Hotel and its restaurant, 34 North, both fixtures of the Front Street Village community.

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  • American Lending Center (ALC), a leading EB-5 regional center, recently celebrated the full opening of The Beaufort Hotel and its restaurant, 34 North, both fixtures of the Front Street Village community.
  • This marks another successful investment in North Carolina for ALC, a boon to their growing footprint in the state.
  • The Front Street Village Community has already brought in waves of tourists, indicating widespread interest in witnessing the views and architectural style of historic Beaufort.
  • American Lending Center (ALC) is a licensed finance lender and US Citizenship & Immigration Service designated regional center held by Regional Centers Holding Group.

UK troops in Iraq

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Monday, January 6, 2020
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This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the UK military in Iraq.

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  • This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the UK military in Iraq.
  • UK and other foreign forces are in Iraq at the request of the Iraqi Government either as part of the US-led Global Coalition against Daesh/ISIS in Iraq and Syria and/or the NATO training mission in Iraq.
  • The Library does not have exact numbers for UK troops in Iraq but the British Army and previous government estimates suggest approximately 400 personnel are on the ground.

Operation Shader

    • Operation Shader is the UK operational name for its support for the US-led Global Coalition against Daesh (ISIS).
    • The US operation is known as Inherent Resolve.
    • In September 2014 Parliament voted to support offensive military action in Iraq.
    • A debate, and vote, on extending offensive military action against Daesh in Syria was subsequently held and approved in December 2015.
    • The RAF is the primary service in this operation and has deployed a mixture of combat, surveillance, reconnaissance and refuelling/transport aircraft.
Personnel numbers

    The Ministry of Defence says about 1,350 UK personnel are involved in Operation Shader across the region (see map). The MOD has previously said a third of 1,200 personnel involved in Op Shader were on the ground in Iraq: approximately 400. The British Army website also gives a figure of 400 personnel.

The NATO training mission in Iraq

    • NATO set up a training mission in Iraq in October 2018 following a request from the Iraqi Government and a decision made at the Brussels Summit in July 2018.
    • Known as NATO Mission Iraq it is a non-combat mission focused on mentoring and advising national defence structures and military education institutions.
    • See more: NATO Mission Iraq factsheet (December 2019).
    • It is separate to the NATO training mission that ran in Iraq from 2004 to 2011.
    • A NATO spokesman said on 4 January 2020 training activities are temporarily suspended.

Personnel numbers