Rebecca Skoryanc, Author at WestExec Advisors

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|

Meghan O’Sullivan quoted in S&P Global article, “Economists Wonder: Did COVID-19 Accelerate Timeline for Peak Oil Demand?”

"'We see a real absence of international cooperation during this moment of global crisis,' Meghan O'Sullivan, an international affairs professor at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government said May 20, pointing to early efforts by wealthy countries to procure vaccine manufacturing for the benefit of their own citizens. 'But then we see more conventional manifestations of nationalism: Doubling down on calls to reshore manufacturing, growing talk about protectionist measures, a lot of talk in the United States about the use of [...]

Rebecca Skoryanc2020-06-12T14:52:40-04:00June 8, 2020|Economy & Trade|

Mike Singh quoted in The Washington Post article, “How Trump’s Failed ‘Maximum Pressure’ Tactics Could Inspire a Pre-Election Provocation”

"There is remarkable agreement across the spectrum of Iran experts on what this campaign has achieved: not much. '"Maximum pressure" has caused unprecedented economic pain for the Iranian regime, but has not yet resulted in any outcome that advances American interests,' concluded an analysis by Michael Singh, who was senior director for Middle East affairs at the National Security Council during the George W. Bush administration. 'It has not resulted in a new U.S.-Iran negotiation, ended or meaningfully obstructed Iranian regional [...]

Rebecca Skoryanc2020-06-12T14:49:07-04:00June 7, 2020|Cybersecurity & Defense|

Dan Shapiro quoted in The Hill article, “US Image Takes a Hit as World Reacts to Floyd Protests”

"Daniel Shapiro, former U.S. ambassador to Israel in the Obama administration, said the current moment reminds him of the challenges he faced talking about the inability of the U.S. to confront gun violence and the epidemic of school shootings. “‘It really was — humiliating is an accurate phrase but doesn’t fully capture it. It’s more a feeling of shame, of our inability to address our own problems,' he said. "Shapiro noted that the protests actually show instances of hope and inspiration, [...]

Rebecca Skoryanc2020-06-12T14:58:36-04:00June 6, 2020|Geopolitical Perspectives|

Nick Rasmussen quoted in The New York Times article, “French Military Says It Killed Top Qaeda Leader in Africa”

“‘If confirmed to be true, the death of Droukdal removes one of the most senior and most durable leaders of AQIM, a longstanding Al Qaeda affiliate,' said Nicholas Rasmussen, the former head of the National Counterterrorism Center in Washington. 'Droukdal remained doggedly loyal to Al Qaeda’s senior leadership...'” Read the full article here: Full Article

Rebecca Skoryanc2020-06-12T14:59:18-04:00June 6, 2020|Cybersecurity & Defense|

WestExec Managing Partner, Principals and Senior Advisors among 89 former defense officials to write in The Washington Post: “The Military Must Never Be Used to Violate Constitutional Rights”

"President Trump continues to use inflammatory language as many Americans protest the unlawful death of George Floyd and the unjust treatment of black Americans by our justice system. As the protests have grown, so has the intensity of the president’s rhetoric. He has gone so far as to make a shocking promise: to send active-duty members of the U.S. military to 'dominate' protesters in cities throughout the country — with or without the consent of local mayors or state governors. "On [...]

Rebecca Skoryanc2020-06-08T10:46:51-04:00June 5, 2020|Cybersecurity & Defense|

Julie Smith quoted in The New York Times article, “Trump Plans to Withdraw Some U.S. Troops From Germany, a Key NATO Ally”

"'What Trump will never understand is that this move won’t hurt Merkel at all,' said Julianne Smith, a former Obama administration official now with the German Marshall Fund of the United States. 'If he’s hoping to hurt her politically, this does nothing. It actually hurts us more. We are cutting off our nose to spite our face...'" Read the full article here: Full Article

Rebecca Skoryanc2020-06-12T14:50:26-04:00June 5, 2020|Geopolitical Perspectives|

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