Foreign Service

Beacon Global Strategies Adds Two National Security Experts to Its Growing Team and Announces Several Senior Promotions

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

"Additionally, we extend our congratulations to Barry, Julie, Ivan, and Louis on their well-deserved promotions."

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  • "Additionally, we extend our congratulations to Barry, Julie, Ivan, and Louis on their well-deserved promotions."
  • Prior to joining Beacon, Mr. Hall served as Senior Director for Growth at Peraton, overseeing growth pursuits at the National Security Agency (NSA) across three business units.
  • Before joining BGS, Ms. Grundman was a Senior Manager at PwC UK, where she led the Cybersecurity in Mergers & Acquisitions team.
  • Prior to IronNet, Ms. Grundman oversaw the cybersecurity portfolio at Business Executives for National Security (BENS), working closely with government partners.

Gainful Solutions Welcomes New Senior Consultants

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Managing Partners of Gainful Solutions, Ambassador Michael Ranneberger and Mr. Soheil Nazari-Kangarlou, and their Partners, Mr. Stephen Hayes and retired Colonel Dr. Isaiah Wilson, are honored to welcome Dr. Genevieve Lester and Mr. Vance Martin as senior consultants.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Managing Partners of Gainful Solutions, Ambassador Michael Ranneberger and Mr. Soheil Nazari-Kangarlou, and their Partners, Mr. Stephen Hayes and retired Colonel Dr. Isaiah Wilson, are honored to welcome Dr. Genevieve Lester and Mr. Vance Martin as senior consultants.
  • She was academic lead for intelligence matters and advised senior leadership at the Army War College.
  • She recently engaged Director of the Central Intelligence Agency William Burns in a fireside chat for students and faculty.
  • To create effective and enduring solutions, Martin has a firm commitment to the importance of culture as an equal partner to science, policy, and economics.

U.S. Department of State Opens Application for 2025 Cohort of William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Washington, D.C., Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of State is now accepting applications for the 2025 cohort of the William D. Clarke, Sr.

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  • Washington, D.C., Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of State is now accepting applications for the 2025 cohort of the William D. Clarke, Sr.
  • Diplomatic Security (Clarke DS) Fellowship , a unique diversity recruitment program that provides academic funding for a two-year master’s degree program while preparing fellows to enter the Foreign Service as Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Special Agent s .
  • Funded by the Department of State and administered by The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC), the Clarke DS Fellowship aims to attract qualified candidates to the Diplomatic Security Service who represent ethnic, racial, gender, social, and geographic diversity.
  • Applicants for the 2025 cohort must be planning to enter a full-time, two-year master’s degree program in fall 2025.

Carnegie Council Launches "Unlocking Cooperation" Event Series

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs is pleased to announce the launch of a new event series aimed at unlocking greater global cooperation. Guided by the Council's mission to empower ethics in international relations, the series will convene global voices to identify key challenges hindering effective multilateralism and delve into critical issues that require cooperative solutions.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs is pleased to announce the launch of a new event series aimed at unlocking greater global cooperation.
  • "At Carnegie Council, we believe that the virtues of cooperation and ethical reflection can be brought to bear to promote a more just and peaceful world," said Carnegie Council President Joel Rosenthal.
  • To assist in curating the event series, Carnegie Council has partnered with international civil servant Ramu Damodaran, whose over 30-year career has included various positions with both the Indian Foreign Service and the United Nations.
  • I am honored to be working with Carnegie Council in this shared effort to help unlock the true power of multilateral cooperation."

'Allies Left Behind,' Documentary Depicting Heartbreaking Post-War Conditions for Afghan Allies in the Middle East, Set to Release in March

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 300,000 Afghan men, women and children, who supported America's vision in the U.S. War in Afghanistan were abandoned and forced to fend for themselves after the nation's departure in 2021. "Allies Left Behind", a harrowing documentary that aims to tell the stories of America's Afghan allies, will be released in March and shed light on the situation as it stands.

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  • "Allies Left Behind" , a harrowing documentary that aims to tell the stories of America's Afghan allies, will be released in March and shed light on the situation as it stands.
  • After experiencing first-hand the trauma that America's Afghan allies are experiencing post war, he decided to act by documenting their lives to show the world.
  • I created 'Allies Left Behind' to make America and the world aware of the dire situation in order to support policies to grant them safe passage."
  • Additionally, subjects of the film, including Afghan women who supported women's rights during the war, are available to discuss the situation.

17-year-old Raneem Al Suwaidani from the United States wins NFTE’s World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

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Friday, November 17, 2023

New York, NY, Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship ( NFTE ) announces Raneem Al Suwaidani as the winner of NFTE’s second annual World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge.

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  • New York, NY, Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship ( NFTE ) announces Raneem Al Suwaidani as the winner of NFTE’s second annual World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge.
  • NFTE’s 2022 National Champion Josh Kreuger of St. Louis and Al Suwaidani, the 2023 National Champion from Providence, Rhode Island, represented the United States in the competition.
  • Al Suwaidani impressed the judges with her innovative business idea, Lilypad, a food truck rental opportunity for BIPOC entrepreneurs to test their culinary concepts in a low-cost, risk-free environment.
  • As the winner, Al Suwaidani will receive $5,000 to further develop her entrepreneurial venture.

U.S. State Department Launches Keith J. Krach Tech Diplomacy Award

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Monday, December 11, 2023

At the U.S. State Department's prestigious annual awards ceremony, Secretary of State Tony Blinken presented the inaugural Keith J. Krach Tech Diplomacy Award, marking a significant milestone in recognizing remarkable individuals in the field of tech diplomacy .

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  • At the U.S. State Department's prestigious annual awards ceremony, Secretary of State Tony Blinken presented the inaugural Keith J. Krach Tech Diplomacy Award, marking a significant milestone in recognizing remarkable individuals in the field of tech diplomacy .
  • The award celebrates individual excellence and underscores the indispensable practice of tech diplomacy which was established by former Under Secretary of State Keith Krach.
  • Presented by U.S. Secretary of State Tony Blinken, the Keith J. Krach Tech Diplomacy Award is given by the U.S. State Department and signifies the highest level of recognition for those who have excelled in the field of tech diplomacy.
  • Inaugural Keith J. Krach Tech Diplomacy Award Winners:
    Tobei Arai, the recipient of the prestigious Keith J. Krach Tech Diplomacy Award, is celebrated for his exceptional leadership in coordinating U.S. government support to Albania following a significant nation-state cyber-attack.

Kirstjen Nielsen Appointed to the National Defense University Foundation Board

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Monday, December 4, 2023

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Defense University (NDU) Foundation announced the appointment of Kirstjen M. Nielsen to the NDU Foundation Board of Directors.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Defense University (NDU) Foundation announced the appointment of Kirstjen M. Nielsen to the NDU Foundation Board of Directors.
  • "Secretary Nielsen's deep experience stands at the crossroads of policy, strategy and operations," said Rob Spring, NDU Foundation Board Chairman.
  • "I am proud to join the Board in ensuring the continued tradition of excellence and mission success of the National Defense University."
  • She serves on the Board of Advisors for the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida, as a Board Member of the Global Resilience Federation, and as an Editorial Board member of Homeland Security Today.

Instinctif Partners Launches MENA Public Policy Advisory to Help Organizations Navigate a Changing World

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Instinctif Partners, a leading EMEA communications consultancy, is expanding its internationally-renowned Public Policy offering to the MENA region with the launch of a new practice. Integrating Public Policy advisory into its portfolio of services reflects both double-digit, year-on-year growth and fast-changing regional dynamics. From COP28 and the energy transition to renewed competition among GCC states and heightened geopolitical tensions, the MENA region continues to evolve, and clients across sectors are seeking a trusted partner to help them navigate this landscape.

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  • Alexander M. Wegner joins Instinctif Partners as Partner, Head of Public Policy, MENA, bringing with him 15 years' experience living and working across Doha, Dubai, and Riyadh.
  • The addition of Public Policy to our advisory services will further strengthen our capabilities and create value for our clients," said Samantha Bartel, MENA CEO and Managing Partner at Instinctif Partners.
  • "It's a pleasure to join Instinctif Partners to build, scale, and lead the Public Policy practice in MENA."
  • "It's an important and strategic step for Instinctif Partners to roll out the longstanding and thriving Public Policy practice in Africa and Europe across the booming MENA region," said Ed Amory, CEO of Instinctif Partners.

Instinctif Partners Launches MENA Public Policy Advisory to Help Organizations Navigate a Changing World

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 30, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Instinctif Partners, a leading EMEA communications consultancy, is expanding its internationally-renowned Public Policy offering to the MENA region with the launch of a new practice. Integrating Public Policy advisory into its portfolio of services reflects both double-digit, year-on-year growth and fast-changing regional dynamics. From COP28 and the energy transition to renewed competition among GCC states and heightened geopolitical tensions, the MENA region continues to evolve, and clients across sectors are seeking a trusted partner to help them navigate this landscape.

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  • Alexander M. Wegner joins Instinctif Partners as Partner, Head of Public Policy, MENA, bringing with him 15 years' experience living and working across Doha, Dubai, and Riyadh.
  • The addition of Public Policy to our advisory services will further strengthen our capabilities and create value for our clients," said Samantha Bartel, MENA CEO and Managing Partner at Instinctif Partners.
  • "It's a pleasure to join Instinctif Partners to build, scale, and lead the Public Policy practice in MENA."
  • "It's an important and strategic step for Instinctif Partners to roll out the longstanding and thriving Public Policy practice in Africa and Europe across the booming MENA region," said Ed Amory, CEO of Instinctif Partners.