Rebecca Skoryanc, Author at WestExec Advisors

Danny Russel quoted in POLITICO article, “Pompeo Heads to Hawaii for Hush-Hush Summit with Chinese Counterpart”

"Russel noted that Trump’s reelection campaign has made China-bashing a centerpiece of its appeal to American voters. Yang, meanwhile, answers to Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who, like Trump, has a political interest in looking tough on a rival... “‘Perhaps the best we can hope for is a meeting in which the two sides take soundings on the other’s intentions and agree to stop short of actions that would blow up the trade deal,' Russel said..." Read the full article here: Full [...]

Rebecca Skoryanc2020-06-26T11:49:09-04:00June 16, 2020|Geopolitical Perspectives|

Dan Shapiro quoted in Foreign Policy article, “Why the U.S. Can’t Get Israel to Break Up With China”

"'This is going to be a new long-term feature of the U.S.-Israel relationship,' said Daniel Shapiro, a former U.S. ambassador to Israel. 'Israel adjusting to the strategic competitive relationship, while trying to sustain its close partnership and take advantage of opportunities with China...'” Read the full article here: Full Article

Rebecca Skoryanc2020-08-01T12:54:00-04:00June 16, 2020|Geopolitical Perspectives|

Michèle Flournoy participates in Middle East Institute Leadership Series

"In this episode, MEI Senior Fellow and Director of the Defense and Security Program Bilal Y. Saab speaks to former Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Michèle A. Flournoy. The conversation [focuses] on the future of U.S. defense strategy and posture in the Middle East in an era of great power competition..." Watch the full event here: Full Event

Rebecca Skoryanc2020-06-26T09:50:56-04:00June 16, 2020|Cybersecurity & Defense|

Michèle Flournoy and Nick Rasmussen quoted in The Washington Post article: “To Prepare for the Next Pandemic, the U.S. Needs to Change Its National Security Priorities, Experts Say”

“'If the national security staff apparatus around the president is doing its job right, it should be able to coordinate different elements of the government,' said Nicholas J. Rasmussen, who was the director of the National Counterterrorism Center under Presidents Barack Obama and Trump... "Michèle Flournoy, a former defense official who has long been considered a leading contender to lead the Pentagon in a Democratic administration, said Americans were likely to expand their notion of national security to include protection from [...]

Rebecca Skoryanc2020-06-26T11:31:06-04:00June 16, 2020|Cybersecurity & Defense|

Julie Smith writes with Jacob Stokes in the Washington Quarterly: “Facing Down the Sino-Russian Entente”

"'Great power competition' has, at least on paper, become the orienting principle for American strategy. That competition is usually defined as being between the United States and China as well as between the United States and the Russian Federation. Or it lumps them together in the vague category of 'great powers,' without much additional context. But a critical and underexamined factor in the current global geopolitical landscape is the relationship between Beijing and Moscow and how their ties affect US strategy [...]

Rebecca Skoryanc2020-06-26T09:37:05-04:00June 15, 2020|Cybersecurity & Defense, Geopolitical Perspectives|

Miriam Vogel writes in Thrive Global: “COVID-19 Could Bring Bias in AI to Pandemic Level Crisis”

"During the COVID-19 pandemic, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a trusted ally and partner in our daily lives. While there are countless benefits of AI, embedded bias could be determining who keeps their job, what news we see – even who lives or dies – without our even knowing it. "AI-based technology is enabling us to stay connected to our communities, order essential supplies and perform our jobs while adhering to stay-at-home orders. It ensures we’re entertained by using algorithms to [...]

Rebecca Skoryanc2020-06-26T09:33:08-04:00June 14, 2020|News|

To our WestExec family, friends, partners, and community:

Like all of you, we have been reflecting on what we can do in the wake of the senseless killing of George Floyd. We know that the nation we all served together has long been flawed—with underlying systemic racism, increasing inequality, and chronic mistreatment of Black Americans and others of color. We as a nation can and must be better. We will not only respond as a firm to reinforce our commitment to diversity within our ranks and explore ways to [...]

Rebecca Skoryanc2020-10-08T13:57:06-04:00June 12, 2020|Press Releases|

Michael Camilleri quoted in Univision article, “Legal Battle Over Venezuela’s Looted Billions Heats Up”

“‘There is a moral imperative to look closely at this issue. The need in Venezuela is growing and the scale of the corruption is industrial,' said Michael Camilleri, who is writing a report on the forfeiture funds for the Inter-American Dialogue, a Washington, D.C., group that promotes democracy in Latin America. "He estimated that more than $1 billion in looted money is currently held in the United States, either in frozen banks accounts or being held by in government forfeiture funds. [...]

Rebecca Skoryanc2020-06-26T11:47:25-04:00June 12, 2020|Geopolitical Perspectives|

Danny Russel quoted in Reuters article, “North Korea Says Little Reason to Maintain Kim-Trump Ties: KCNA”

"North Korea is likely to try to increase pressure on the United States ahead of the upcoming election, said Daniel Russel, the top U.S. diplomat for East Asia until early in the Trump administration. “‘Trump’s claim to have ‘solved’ the North Korea problem gives them leverage,' he said..." Read the full article here: Full Article

Rebecca Skoryanc2020-06-26T11:44:52-04:00June 11, 2020|Geopolitical Perspectives|

Michèle Flournoy participates in Lowy Institute event, “Unrest in America”

"On Thursday 11 June, Lowy Institute Executive Director Dr Michael Fullilove hosted an ‘in conversation’ online event with Kurt Campbell and Michèle Flournoy. They discussed the US presidential election, Washington’s relations with Beijing, the global implications of the coronavirus pandemic, and the unrest on America's streets..." Watch the full event here: Full Event

Rebecca Skoryanc2020-06-12T14:48:12-04:00June 10, 2020|Cybersecurity & Defense|

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