The following commentary are from the Truman Project community and staff: 04/12/15, The New London Day: Stonington-based foreign policy expert backs Iran deal, by Scott Bates, Center for National Policy President 04/11/15, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: In a Tough Spot, by Brandon Fureigh, Truman Project Chief Strategy Officer 04/10/15, Defense One: Stand Down, Senator Cotton, by Matt…
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Truman Members Receive Friar Awards
Washington, DC -- This week, the Friars Foundation, the charitable arm of the Friars Club, recognized ten individuals and organizations for outstanding achievement and excellence in providing opportunities and support to our nation’s veterans and military families. Two of the award recipients are Truman Project Fellows Kayla Williams and Justin Constantine. Kayla, an Army veteran…
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Risk, Recruitment and Retention: An All-Hands Discussion
Today, the Truman Project, USIP, the McCain Institute and the Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy hosted an event called: Risk, Recruitment and Retention: Engaging Foreign Publics in High Threat Environments. Truman Project and CNP Chairman of the Board, the Hon. Doug Wilson, delivered the opening remarks, highlighting some of the unsung heroes—civilians—who have worked in…
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Executive Director Mike Breen Discusses Connection Between National Security and Energy at 8th Annual Algae Biomass Summit
Washington, DC – Former U.S. Army Captain to Headline 8th Annual Algae Biomass Summit, Discuss Connection Between National Security and Energy Truman Project Executive Director Mike Breen to Discuss Need for Expanded Sources of Renewable Energy San Diego, Calif. – Former U.S. Army Captain and Truman Project Executive Director Mike Breen will speak at the 2014 Algae…
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Reaction to President's Address on ISIL
Washington, DC – Tonight, Truman National Security Project Executive Director Mike Breen released the following statement in response to President Obama’s speech on ISIL this evening. “As a community of post-9/11 leaders, we, like the majority of Americans are weary of the prospects of continued war and sacrifice in the Middle East. We also understand that…
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Breen on Iraq: "There's a clear moral imperative compelling us to lead."
Executive Director Michael Breen was a sought-after commentator in August, as the Islamic State continued its campaign of violence across Iraq and Syria. He published opinion pieces in the New York Daily News and U.S. News and World Report, urging decisive U.S. action in light of "a clear national security interest at stake, a moral imperative to act,…
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Breen on MSNBC: "40,000 Yazidis were going to die last week; they're not gonna die now. That's progress."
As the Iraqi military launched a new offensive in Tikrit, Executive Director Michael Breen joined MSNBC's The Cycle to discuss the U.S. role in combating the Islamic State (formerly ISIS). Seeing the U.S. engaged in Iraq once again is a tough pill to swallow, says Breen, but there's a clear national security threat and a…
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