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05.24.19

BGS Managing Director Michael Allen Discusses 5G Threat Posed by Huawei

In a Financial Times article published on May 24th, BGS Managing Director Michael Allen discusses the 5G threat posed by Huawei. Huawei v the US: Trump risks a tech cold war Curbs on the Chinese company play into the trade war rhetoric. But American industry fears it has a lot to lose from the dispute By … Continued

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05.21.19

BGS Managing Director Michael Allen Discusses the Huawei Ban

In a Financial Times article published on May 21st, BGS Managing Director Michael Allen discusses US companies temporary reprieve from the Huawei ban. Trump grants temporary reprieve from Huawei ban Chinese telecoms company says 3-month grace period ‘doesn’t mean much’ By James Politi and Demetri Sevastopulo in Washington and Kiran Stacey in San Francisco Originally appeared … Continued

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05.17.19

BGS Managing Director Jeremy Bash Discusses the Administration’s Decision to Put Huawei on the U.S. Entity List

In a Wall Street Journal article published on May 17th, BGS Founder and Managing Director Jeremy Bash discusses President Trump’s decision to place Huawei on the U.S. Entity List. U.S. Trade Salvo at Huawei Threatens Its 5G Ambitions Move to blacklist Chinese tech giant could hamper its efforts in wireless sector, impede some U.S. firms as … Continued

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04.16.19

BGS Global Chairman of Geopolitical Risk Michael Morell and Amy Zegart Discuss Open-Source Intelligence

In a Foreign Affairs article published on April 16th, BGS Global Chairman of Geopolitical Risk and Senior Counselor Michael Morell and Stanford Senior Fellow Amy Zegart discuss the importance of open-source intelligence. Spies, Lies, and Algorithms Why U.S. Intelligence Agencies Must Adapt or Fail By Michael Morell and Amy Zegart April 16, 2019, 4:58 PM As originally … Continued

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03.07.19

BGS Advisor Jeffrey Kupfer Discuss the Trade War with China and Its Impact on U.S. Energy

In a Houston Chronicle article published on March 7th, BGS Advisor Jeffrey Kupfer discusses the impact of the trade war with China on U.S. energy. Trade war with China keeps U.S. energy in crosshairs By Jeffrey Kupfer March 7, 2019, 2:00 PM As originally appeared in Houston Chronicle The late U.S. Sen. Everett Dirksen, R-Illinois, famously quipped … Continued

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03.02.19

BGS Advisor Jeffrey Kupfer Discusses the No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act

In a The Hill article published on March 2nd, BGS Advisor Jeffrey Kupfer discusses the impact of the No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act (NOPEC). Say no to NOPEC to maintain a stable oil market By Jeffrey Kupfer March 2, 2019, 2:00 PM As originally appeared in The Hill In news seemingly ripped from the 1980s, … Continued

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10.29.18

BGS Founder and Managing Director Jeremy Bash and BGS Vice President Mark Simakovsky Discuss INF Treaty

In a Defense One article published on October 29th, BGS Founder and Managing Director Jeremy Bash and BGS Vice President Mark Simakovsky discuss President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the INF Treaty. Four Perfectly Trump Reasons Why He Wants Out of the INF Treat Within the president’s haphazard foreign policy, there is logical coherence to him quitting … Continued

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09.03.18

BGS Founder and Managing Director Andrew Shapiro Discusses Sen. McCain’s First Overseas Trip with Sec. Clinton

In a War on the Rocks article published on September 3rd, BGS Founder and Managing Director Andrew Shapiro offers a Senator McCain’s first overseas trip with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Remembering John McCain’s First Overseas Trip with Hillary Clinton By Andrew Shapiro September 3, 2018, 4:58 PM As originally appeared in War on the Rocks … Continued

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07.31.18

Video: BGS Managing Director Michael Allen Discusses CFIUS at Hudson Institute

BGS Managing Director Michael Allen spoke on a panel at the Hudson Institute about reforming the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. Allen was joined by AEI Resident Scholar Derek Scissors and Nancy McLernon, President and CEO of Organization for International Investment. The panel was moderated by former Under Secretary of Commerce for … Continued

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07.19.18

BGS Senior Vice President Josh Kirshner Discusses Sec. Pompeo’s Handling of McFaul

In a Defense One article published on July 19th, BGS Senior Vice President Josh Kirshner discusses Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s handling of former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul. Pompeo’s Choice: Denounce the McFaul Handover, or Lose the World’s Trust The world is watching to see if he has the courage and the political savvy to … Continued

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