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#ICYMI - BGS Managing Director Michael Allen recently joined the Brussels Sprouts podcast to discuss the potential foreign policy implications of a Trump-Vance administration as the 2024 presidential election approaches. Alongside James Carafano from the Heritage Foundation, Michael shared insights into how U.S. national security and foreign policy might evolve under new leadership. Tune in to this timely discussion on U.S. foreign policy and security considerations in an election year. Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Center for a New American Security (CNAS) Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/ejAiHAj2

#ICYMI - BGS Managing Director Jeremy Bash joined NBC's Today Show to discuss Israel’s recent targeted strikes inside Iran. Jeremy highlighted Israel’s choice to focus on military and radar sites rather than oil or nuclear facilities, sending a clear message of deterrence while avoiding escalation. “Israel’s strikes were a message to Iran that we can reach deep inside your country, but we’re not going to escalate." - Jeremy Bash Watch the full hit here ⬇

BGS Vice President Divyansh Kaushik was quoted in The Washington Post discussing the Biden administration's new national security memorandum on AI. “This balance between innovation and responsible use is exactly what the U.S. needs in the AI space,” said Divyansh Kaushik, a vice president at Beacon Global Strategies, a national security advisory firm. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eiEtdVqC

“I don’t think the politics of national security are tricky. I think national security is and has been, a bipartisan issue,” said Divyansh Kaushik, vice president of the Beacon Global Strategies consulting firm. “I think that’s what is going to be reflected, regardless of whichever administration comes next year.” https://lnkd.in/gkejehfc

BGS Managing Director Michael Allen was quoted in The Washington Post discussing Israel's potential retaliatory strike against Iran. "Israel may be inclined to strike military targets instead of oil or nuclear ones not just because of Biden’s urging, but because doing so could hamper future Iranian attacks", said Michael Allen, a partner at Beacon Global Strategies, a security advisory firm, and former National Security Council official in the George W. Bush administration.   “They’re not going to waste a bullet,” Allen said. “I think it’s going to be very purposeful targeting.” Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e3K7FmvH

“We had a world in which our way of life prevailed, and stood with few obstacles to benefit us and our chosen path for unlimited time. It was just a brilliant future to look into. That has changed. Russia’s unconscionable, illegal, brutal, unwarranted invasion of Ukraine has turned that upside down. And it is combined with the rising danger of China, the existing danger of Iran, and the incredibly expanding danger of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. It is combined with those to create a world in which Defense will be more important than ever. Defense in a world like this is not the province of one nation alone, it’s the province of likeminded people.” -General Christoper G. Cavoli, Supreme Allied Commander Europe Julie Grundman and I are wrapping up a great trip to NYC where on behalf of Beacon Global Strategies we hosted a group at the annual Business Executives for National Security (BENS) Eisenhower Award Dinner. General Cavoli stressed that “industrial production is going to become deterrence in the near future”. BENS is positioned to support strong collaboration on this front.

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On October 21, Beacon Global Strategies partnered with the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) and Bechtel Corporation to host an evening reception for Montenegro's Deputy PM and Minister of Economic Development Nik Gjeloshaj and the senior delegation visiting Washington for the U.S.-Montenegro Economic Dialogue. It was an honor to provide welcoming remarks and introduce U.S. Ambassador to Montenegro Judy Rising Reinke and Deputy PM Gjeloshaj. Strengthening trade ties with like-minded partners and allies is vital to U.S. economic competitiveness and national security.

This week, Beacon Global Strategies hosted senior bankers and company executives visiting DC for the IMF/World Bank annual meetings for a discussion on the top geopolitical issues facing the next president. Michael Morell, BGS Senior Counselor and former Acting CIA Director, and Michael Allen, BGS Cofounder and Managing Director, led the discussion. Top issues included the Middle East, Ukraine, Taiwan, de-dollarization, artificial intelligence, and of course, the upcoming U.S. election.

We're Hiring! Beacon Global Strategies is seeking an Associate who is ready to build a career with impact. Our Associates play a crucial role on the team, contributing to client engagements and supporting peers and leadership. If you’re passionate about national security and excited to take on project management responsibilities while connecting with contacts at all levels, we want to hear from you. To learn more about the role and apply ⬇ : https://lnkd.in/eBiWTvVm