Diplomatic Relations

Statement by Dr. Moshe Kantor the President of the Luxembourg Forum

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The International Luxembourg Forum on Preventing Nuclear Catastrophe held a conference “Prospects for Nuclear Arms Control” in May 2021. The conference was attended by leading international experts and scientists dealing with the problems of global nuclear security, strategic stability, disarmament and the reduction, limitation, and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. Dr. Moshe Kantor, President of the … Read more

Spirit of America Welcomes Zack Hosford as Director to Increase Citizen Engagement in National Security Issues

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Spirit of America, a nonprofit citizen service organization that supports the safety and success of U.S. troops and diplomats serving abroad, has hired Zack Hosford to develop new initiatives that will engage citizens in fulfilling its mission to preserve the promise of a free and better life. As a director, Hosford will focus on strategic … Read more

ATFL Welcomes Congressional Support Letters for Lebanon

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ATFL efforts to ensure a continuing emphasis on a strong US-Lebanon relationship has led to two Congressional letters noting the importance of Lebanon to US regional interests. The first letter initiated by Representative Gregory Meeks, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, was co-signed by 24 other Members, including Representative Ted Deutch, Chairman of the … Read more

ATFL Announces New Policy Brief on Targeted US Diplomacy Toward Lebanon

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The American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL) announces the release of its policy brief “6 Key Steps for Targeted US Diplomacy to Stabilize Lebanon and Advance US Foreign Policy” in collaboration with the Middle East Institute and the Lebanese International Finance Executives. Lebanon’s political and economic crises are spiraling out of control. Over 50% of … Read more

Launch of Report ‘Pak-Americana: Ushering in a New Era of Pakistan-US Relations’

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A new report titled “Pak-Americana: Ushering in a New Era of Pakistan-US Relations” was launched at an event in Islamabad, with speeches by Pakistan’s Ambassador at Large for Foreign Investment, and former Ambassador to the United States, Ali Jehangir Siddiqui and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for National Security, Dr Moeed Yusuf. The report … Read more

ATFL Welcomes Senate Resolution on the Beirut Explosion and the Need for Stability and Transparency in Lebanon

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In the closing session before the holiday recess, the US Senate unanimously passed S.Res.682, “Recognizing the devastating explosion that rocked the Port of Beirut on August 4, 2020, and expressing solidarity with the Lebanese people.” The resolution was introduced by Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ), the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on behalf … Read more