Robert C. O’Brien joins Reagan National Defense Forum to discuss Peace Through Strength

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AGS Chairman, and the 27th U.S. National Security Advisor, Ambassador Robert C. O’Brien joined Secretary Leon Panetta and General H.R. McMaster for a conversation on Peace Through Strength moderated by Bill Hemmer at the Reagan National Defense Forum. O’Brien: “We’re not fundamentally weaker than we were four years ago, but we’re peceived as weaker. That […]

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NATO Summit

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From July 9 to 11, the 75th annual NATO Summit was held in Washington, convening the leaders and defense officials of the 32 member countries and invited partner countries, for high-profile discussions on the future of the alliance and addressing global challenges. Much of the discussions addressed the war in Ukraine and continued western military […]

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Iranian Missile Attack on Israel

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Anthony Ruggiero, AGS Senior Vice President On October 1, Iran launched at least 180 ballistic missiles toward Israel. Currently, there are reports of minor injuries. The missiles were launched in two waves and Iran said it was a response to the killings of Hamas political chief Haniyeh inside Iran, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and Iranians […]

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Israel Responds to Iranian Missile Attack

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Anthony Ruggiero, AGS Senior Vice President On October 26, Israel launched a retaliatory strike on Iran responding to the October 1 missile barrage, when Iran launched at least 180 ballistic missiles toward Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu noted that the strike severely damaged Iran’s ability to defend itself and produce missiles aimed at Israel. […]

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China’s Recent Economic Stimulus Unlikely to Jumpstart Growth

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Allison Hooker, AGS Senior Vice President Summary In recent weeks, China’s senior financial officials have announced steps aimed at jumpstarting growth and addressing the problems that continue to plague the world’s second largest economy – its imploding real estate sector and slowing long-term growth.  In late September, officials announced plans to lower interest and mortgage […]

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Israel – Hamas Ceasefire Talks

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International mediators are currently finalizing a new cease-fire proposal to bridge the gaps between Israel and Hamas, according to U.S. and regional officials. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains adamant that he will not relinquish control of Gaza’s border with Egypt, which remains a critical stumbling point for reaching a deal. While Hamas officials have made […]

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