Rebecca Skoryanc, Author at WestExec Advisors

Ely Ratner quoted in The New York Times article, “Joe Biden’s China Journey”

"'Across the ideological spectrum, we in the U.S. foreign policy community have remained deeply invested in expectations about China — about its approach to economics, domestic politics, security and global order — even as evidence against them has accumulated,'” [Kurt Campbell and Ely Ratner] wrote. “'The policies built on such expectations have failed to change China in the ways we intended or hoped...'” Read the full article here: Full Article

Rebecca Skoryanc2020-09-30T22:42:43-04:00September 6, 2020|Geopolitical Perspectives|

Bridge Colby writes with Robert Kaplan in Foreign Affairs: “The Ideology Delusion”

"Bipartisanship is exotic these days in the United States, but the two parties do share something: a deep concern about China. Asked in February at the Munich Security Conference whether she agreed with U.S. President Donald Trump’s China policy, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi remarked dryly but tellingly: 'We have agreement in that regard.' Legislation supporting Hong Kong and Taiwan and sanctioning Chinese officials easily passed Congress this year. Unlike in the past, today China has few—if any—friends in the [...]

Rebecca Skoryanc2020-09-30T21:55:39-04:00September 4, 2020|Cybersecurity & Defense|

Liz Rosenberg quoted in the South China Morning Post article, “Bitter Trump Could Punish China and Hong Kong In Event of US Election Defeat, Sanctions Expert Warns”

“'[The treasury list] could come, if Biden is elected, in the lame-duck period for President Trump, who might be feeling particularly annoyed and frustrated and has a bone to pick with China or Hong Kong, and create the opportunity for some awfully aggressive actions as the grenade you throw as you’re walking out the door,' Rosenberg said..." Read the full article here: Full Article

Rebecca Skoryanc2020-09-30T21:32:08-04:00September 3, 2020|Economy & Trade|

Rachel Ellehuus quoted in Breaking Defense article, “Norway Expands Key Arctic Port for More US Nuke Sub Visits”

"'The Seawolf deployment, the joint B-52 flights over Norway last month, and our carrier going north of Arctic Circle for Trident Juncture all speak to a greater show of US presence in the Arctic/High North,' said Rachel Ellehuus, deputy director of the Europe Program at the Washington-based CSIS. 'Interestingly, they all had an element of strategic surprise,' she added, 'which I’m sure makes our Norwegian allies nervous as they prefer predictability in the region. I’d also note that the US is [...]

Rebecca Skoryanc2020-09-30T22:10:23-04:00September 3, 2020|Geopolitical Perspectives|

Matt Waxman creates new website with Bobby Chesney, “National Security Law Lectures”

"In case what is missing from your life is a series of video lectures breaking down national security law topics, we are here to help! "During our summers under COVID lockdown, we finally had time—and extra reason—to act on a project we've talked about for years: developing and recording together a set of U.S. national security law video lectures. These videos are intended for use by students, teachers, practitioners, journalists, or anyone who just wants to know about this stuff..." Learn [...]

Rebecca Skoryanc2020-11-18T16:27:43-05:00September 2, 2020|Cybersecurity & Defense|

Michèle Flournoy writes with Camille Stewart in CNN: “Where We Need the Most Diverse Team of Advisers for US Safety”

"Joe Biden's selection of Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate is a powerful statement of his commitment to ensuring that all Americans feel part of our democracy -- that government of the people, by the people and for the people applies to all Americans, be they men or women, White or Black, Asian or Latino, gay or straight, recent immigrants or descendants of families who have been here for generations. The Biden-Harris ticket is the first in US history to [...]

Rebecca Skoryanc2020-09-18T15:38:14-04:00September 2, 2020|Cybersecurity & Defense, Social Impact|

Michèle Flournoy and Charlie Bolden endorse Inclusive America’s Pledge for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

"As a representative democracy, our government is stronger when it is truly of the people, by the people, and for the people. The Pledge for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will urge our nation’s leaders to ensure that everyone has a seat at the table..." Read the full pledge here: Full Pledge

Rebecca Skoryanc2020-09-30T21:33:37-04:00September 1, 2020|Social Impact|

Bridge Colby quoted in the Financial Times article, “US Declassified Taiwan Security Assurances”

"Elbridge Colby, a former senior Pentagon official, said greater clarity on Taiwan was very valuable because US 'credibility is already on the line'. "'It's better for us to be quietly but resolutely clear that we would effectively defend Taiwan, and for China to understand that as well,' said Mr. Colby..." Read the full article here: Full Article

Rebecca Skoryanc2020-09-30T21:24:39-04:00August 31, 2020|Cybersecurity & Defense|

Danny Russel quoted in Reuters article, “U.S. Increases Support for Taiwan, Says to Counter Rising China Pressure”

"Daniel Russel, a predecessor of Stilwell until early in the Trump administration, said the 'Six Assurances' made to Taipei by the administration of former President Ronald Reagan had been a 'loosely-kept secret' at best. "He said the decision to publish them looked like a compromise response to pressure from administration hawks to abandon 'strategic ambiguity' — a long-standing policy of withholding a clear-cut U.S. commitment to defend Taiwan while still showing sufficient support to deter any Chinese military adventurism..." Read the [...]

Rebecca Skoryanc2020-09-30T21:27:14-04:00August 31, 2020|Geopolitical Perspectives|

Danny Russel quoted in the Financial Times article, “Shinzo Abe to Step Down as Japan’s Prime Minister”

"Daniel Russel, a former Asia adviser to Barack Obama, said the US-Japan relationship was on a sound footing regardless of who succeeded Mr. Abe. But he said there was a danger that his successor would be a placeholder who would be more focused on his 'own survival and fending off rivals' meaning there would be more preoccupation on domestic politics..." Read the full article here: Full Article

Rebecca Skoryanc2020-09-30T21:35:54-04:00August 28, 2020|Geopolitical Perspectives|

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