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?? ?? New Episode Alert: This week, Andy talks with Dmitri Alperovitch, co-founder and former CTO of CrowdStrike, and now Chairman of the Silverado Policy Accelerator. Dmitri is one of the foremost voices in cybersecurity and national security strategy and author of the new book, World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the Twenty-First Century. In this episode, Dmitri examines the digital threats reshaping national security—from state-sponsored cyberattacks to the U.S.-China tech rivalry. He shares insights on America's cyber readiness, the strategic importance of Taiwan, and how AI is revolutionizing the battlefield. #CyberSecurity #NationalSecurity #IntelligenceMatters #Podcast #DigitalThreats #USChinaRelations #AI ?? Listen here: https://lnkd.in/ewGMVAXD

BGS Managing Director Michael Allen joined The Vandenberg Coalition podcast?Flash Focus?to discuss what to expect from the 119th Congress under Republican control and President Trump’s foreign policy agenda. In the episode, Michael, alongside Lester Munson and host Ana Rosa Quintana, explores key topics, including the confirmations process, the role of national security committees, and the potential for bipartisan support on critical foreign policy priorities. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gAvGjZPu

BGS is honored to sponsor the Women's Foreign Policy Group’s “Celebrating Women Leaders Benefit” luncheon, hosted by the Embassy of Italy in Washington, DC. This annual event highlights the achievements of leading policymakers and thought leaders shaping the world today. ? Congratulations to this year’s honorees: ?? Irene Fellin, NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for Women, Peace, and Security, recipient of the Peacebuilding Award ?? Amna Nawaz, Co-Anchor of PBS NewsHour, recipient of the Breaking Barriers in Journalism Award ? A special thank you to Jennifer Ewbank, former Deputy Director of the CIA for Digital Innovation, for delivering an insightful keynote on the critical role of AI in ensuring global security. ? BGS is proud to support WFPG’s work in advancing women’s leadership and global engagement. cc: Angela McPhaul, Maura J., Kaitlyn Garman, Lauren Bedula, Alicia Chavy, Ashley Barry, Kaly McKenna, Sandra Marcushamer, Kelsey Ritchie Frierson

#ICYMI?– BGS Managing Director?Erik Raven?was quoted in Politico's National Security Daily discussing the future of AUKUS under the new administration: Former Navy Undersecretary?Erik Raven?said AUKUS is likely here to stay, but said the Trump team will no doubt want to know how these programs improve the strength of our military and create American manufacturing jobs, “while scrutinizing the cost to the taxpayer.” Military leaders will also need to lay out how these technologies will help our troops, he said. https://lnkd.in/eXryeDUb

BGS is proud to sponsor the?Children's National Hospital Foundation's #WhiteHatGala, a wonderful event bringing together leaders in cybersecurity, technology, and AI to support pediatric healthcare. Since 2013, this event has raised over $3.7 million to benefit Children’s National patients and families. We're honored to support this critical cause. cc: Julie Grundman, Merritt Simon, Alicia Chavy, Alexandra Krutel

Congratulations to BGS Managing Director Erik Raven on his appointment as a non-resident senior advisor with the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Defense and Security Department!

BGS Managing Director Michael Allen joined MSNBC's?Ana Cabrera Reports?to discuss President Trump's choice of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense. Watch Michael's analysis ? :

#ICYMI - BGS Managing Director Michael Allen joined Fox News’?America’s Newsroom?to discuss President Trump's recent national security picks, including Congressman Mike Waltz as National Security Advisor, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik as UN Ambassador, and Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State. Watch the full discussion here:

“This is like Christmas morning for China hawks,” said Eric Sayers, managing director at the Beacon Global Strategies consultancy. Sayers said Trump’s appointees understood not just the need for robust US defence, but also the importance of competition with China in other areas including the economy, technology and human rights.