National security advisor ben rhodes. And former undersecretary of state jim glassman to begin. Theyll be talking about Public Diplomacy of the past two president ial administrations and what they recommend for the Incoming Trump administration. Good afternoon. Were going to go ahead and get started. N my name is shannon green, senior fellow and director of the human rights director and it is my distinct pleasure to welcome you today for what proves to be a fascinating discussion on Public Diplomacy and National Security. We have a very full program today so i thought i would very briefly walk through the agenda before we invite the speakers on to the stage. First up we have Catherine Brown and jay wong who will present the paper that we just published online today called Public Diplomacy and National Security in 2017. Building alliances, fighting extremism, and dispelling disinformation. Catherine is counsel on Foreign Relations International Affairs fellow and a visiting fellow with
George w. Bush administration. Good afternoon we are going to get started. Im shannon green. Im director of the human rights fascinating program. I thought i would walk through the agenda before we invite speakers. First up we have Catherine Brown and jay wong. Building alliance, dispelling disinformation. Catherine is counsel on foreign relations. We have been fortunate to have her for a couple of months leading this work. She most recently served director on Public Diplomacy. Jay wong is director of the ucs center on diplomacy. The paper emerge from workshop from back in november. This kulkt conducts an assessment where we have been with Public Diplomacy and the man succession of the under Obama Administration. Following that brief presentation, Michael Crowley will lead discussion with ben roads and jim glassman. We have fortunate to have them to share their experience and senior roles in the obama and Bush Administration. During this time youll have an time to ask questions. Well o
George w. Bush administration. Good afternoon we are going to get started. Im shannon green. Im director of the human rights fascinating program. I thought i would walk through the agenda before we invite speakers. First up we have Catherine Brown and jay wong. Building alliance, dispelling disinformation. Catherine is counsel on foreign relations. We have been fortunate to have her for a couple of months leading this work. She most recently served director on Public Diplomacy. Jay wong is director of the ucs center on diplomacy. The paper emerge from workshop from back in november. This kulkt conducts an assessment where we have been with Public Diplomacy and the man succession of the under Obama Administration. Following that brief presentation, Michael Crowley will lead discussion with ben roads and jim glassman. We have fortunate to have them to share their experience and senior roles in the obama and Bush Administration. During this time youll have an time to ask questions. Well o
Market expectations for more rate hikes in 2017 . And talks with tusk. Theresa may hosts the European Council president at downing street. This is bloomberg surveillance. Good morning. Our top story. The u. S. Has launched a Cruise Missile attack against syria two days after accusing a a ssads regime of using poison gas to kill scores of civilians. The syrian air field from which the chemical strike is believed to have been lost was tomahawk missiles. During the election campaign, President Trump vaulted past u. S. Leaders for getting embroiled in conflicts. He says this action is justified. President trump it is in the vital, National Security interests of the United States to prevent and deter the spread and use of deadly chemical weapons. There could be no dispute that syria used banned chemical weapons, violated its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention and ignore u. N. Rging of the Security Council. Putin condemned the attack is an act of aggression that will cause dam
How on earth can anyone get a hotel room right now . Tom they cant. Some substance may come out of it. Im watching more e. C. B. Than opec. I think it could be interesting. Caroline through surveillance for the five hours this morning. But right now to bloomberg news. The opec ministers are in a meeting this hour with production policy atop the agenda. Delegates familiar with the situation think saudi arabia is ready for a deal with opec members in an attempt to mend divisions. No formal offer has been made. The e. C. B. Is in vienna for the rate decision. Economists see no change on the horizon. The president will brief reporters after they set policy. The projections are set to reinforce the monetary easing that the e. C. B. Is struggling to meet inflation goals. Angela merkel is headed for another conflict with the turkish president. The parliament is voting on condemning the Ottoman Empire killings and deportation of armenians as genocide. France, russia and other nations recognize