U. S. Under secretary of state for arms control and International Security participated in a conversation about africanamerican leadership in Foreign Policy. During the discussion she talks about her career path and offers advice for aspiring Foreign Policy professionals. This event was hosted by the Atlantic Council. Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us this morning for a discussion with the honorable ambassador Bonnie Jenkins, the under secretary of state for arms control and International Security at the u. S. Department of state. Our theme is the future of black voices in International Policy, an important topic as we recognize the value of diverse american voices and representation in u. S. Foreign policy. And what better time for todays theme than during black History Month . Todays event is presented by the Atlantic Council black Employee Network to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of black leaders in shaping the Global Future in manner that ot equality. O
Mr. Banks without objection, so ordered. I want to welcome everyone to this hearing of the military personnel subcommittee. Todays hearing is focused on admissions, curriculum and diversity of thought at the military Service Academies. I want to thank our witnesses for being with us today. I hope this hearing provides an opportunity for our members to have a Productive Exchange with our witnesses and provide answers to their questions. First, let me say i believe our cadets and midshipmen are some of the best and brightest scholars and athletes our nation has to offer. Each year a small group of americans know their path wont be easy, that it demands sacrifice and hard work and in the end, nearly a decade or more of service to this great country. And that is why we are here today, to ensure that our cadets and mids are getting the first class education and the elite military training that they need. But i do have some concerns. All of the military Service Academies use race as selectio
Mr. Banks without objection, so ordered. I want to welcome everyone to this hearing of the military personnel subcommittee. Todays hearing is focused on admissions, curriculum and diversity of thought at the military Service Academies. I want to thank our witnesses for being with us today. I hope this hearing provides an opportunity for our members to have a Productive Exchange with our witnesses and provide answers to their questions. First, let me say i believe our cadets and midshipmen are some of the best and brightest scholars and athletes our nation has to offer. Each year a small group of americans know their path wont be easy, that it demands sacrifice and hard work and in the end, nearly a decade or more of service to this great country. And that is why we are here today, to ensure that our cadets and mids are getting the first class education and the elite military training that they need. But i do have some concerns. All of the military Service Academies use race as selectio
Almost three years ago, president obama and castro embarked on a historic opening in relations between the United States and cuba. The trumpgo, administration announced regulatory changes designed to partially roll back the Obama Administrations strategy of maximizing engagement with the people of cuba. A few months from now, cuba will undergo a historic leadership transition while reckoning with the economy, democratic challenges, and a relationship with the u. S. That is rapidly deteriorating as a result of trumps policy changes and still attacks against u. S. Diplomats. The diplomatic drawdown and have anna had a direct impact on this event as the suspension of Visa Services prevented us from bringing a speaker from cuba to participate in todays discussion. To help us make sense of all that has happened in recent months and assess what the future might bring for people in the u. S. And for u. S. Cuba relations, we are privileged to welcome three distinguished friends and colleagues
Foreign Affairs Analysts on the relationship with cuba, and moves on the Trump Administration to limit travels to the caribbean nation. This is an hour and a half. Welcome to american dialogue. Almost three years ago, president obama and castro embarked on a historic opening in relations between the United States and cuba. Two days ago, the Trump Administration announced regulatory changes designed to partially roll back the Obama Administrations strategy of maximizing engagement with the people of cuba. A few months from now, cuba will undergo a historic leadership transition while reckoning with demographicconomy, challenges, and a relationship with the u. S. That is rapidly deteriorating as a result of trumps policy changes and still unresolved attacks against u. S. Diplomats. The diplomatic drawdown and have in havana had a direct impact on this event as the suspension of Visa Services prevented us from bringing a speaker from cuba to participate in todays discussion. Nonetheless,