Program Impact Stories

Sopko: US Efforts in Afghanistan Lead to “Spending on Steriods”

By Atlantic Council

Agence France Press quotes Special Inspector General for Afghanistan John Sopko’s address at the Atlantic Council:

Sopko: Corruption Jeopardizes Afghanistan Mission

National Journal reports on Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction John Sopko’s remarks at the Atlantic Council:

Kordosova: Obama’s Chance to Ensure a Free Europe

By Simona Kordosova

Brent Scowcroft Center Associate Director Simona Kordosova writes for U.S. News & World Report on how the crisis in Ukraine has opened a window for the Obama administration to unite Europe:

Pham: Sahel an Ideal Base for Terrorism

By J. Peter Pham

Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham is quoted by Voice of America on terrorism in the Sahel region:

Marczak: US Should Reinforce Its Commitment To El Salvador

By Jason Marczak

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Director Jason Marczak writes for FOX News Latino on how the United States can support El Salvador’s new government:

Marshall Named to ELLE’s Most Powerful Women in DC List

ELLE magazine named Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Ambassador-in-Residence Capricia Marshall to their “Ten Most Powerful Women in DC” list:

Slavin: Crimea Crisis Could Reduce Sanctions Pressure on Iran

By Barbara Slavin

Barbara Slavin, South Asia Center senior fellow, writes for Al Jazeera America on how the crisis in Crimea has taken pressure off the Obama administration’s negotiations with Iran:

Carstei: Russia Sanctions “Not Enough”

By Mihaela Carstei

Energy & Environment Program Acting Director Mihaela Carstei joins CCTV to discuss the long- and short-term impacts of sanctions on Russia:

Slavin on Middle East Peace Negotiations

By Barbara Slavin

Barbara Slavin, senior fellow for the South Asia Center, writes for Al-Monitor on Middle East peace negotiations:

O’Reilly Receives Polish Armed Forces Gold Award

By Patrick O’Reilly

Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellow, Lieutenant General Patrick O’Reilly (Ret.) received the Polish Armed Forces Gold Award from the Polish Ministry of Defense on March 18. General O’Reilly was recognized for his contributions while he was director of the Missile Defense Agency at the US Department of Defense, where he served on the negotiating team […]