We are thrilled to announce that
@RoyaRahmani
and
@JulianVenturaV
have joined the firm as Senior Advisors! Both bring a wealth of high-level diplomatic experience.
Congratulations to ASG's Jim O’Brien, who will be nominated as Coordinator for Sanctions Policy at
@StateDept
! A dedicated public servant, he brings a brilliant mind and an outstanding track record in diplomacy and int’l relations.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Madeleine K. Albright, our firm’s co-founder and chair. She was an unparalleled force in world affairs, American diplomacy, and the global business community, and will be dearly missed.
ASG is delighted to welcome Amb. Glyn Davies, May Loh, and Mosharraf Zaidi to our team, bringing expanded capabilities and on-the-ground insights to clients across East Asia & the Pacific and South Asia.
Congratulations to ASG’s Jim O’Brien on being confirmed as Coordinator for Sanctions Policy at the Department of State. At a time when sanctions are a crucial tool of U.S. foreign policy, he brings vital expertise and impeccable judgement to the important role.
The ASG global team is so proud of
@LindaT_G
’s confirmation as U.S. Ambassador to the UN, making her the second ASGer to hold the role after
@madeleine
Congrats to our new UN Ambassador. There’s no higher honor than to sit behind a sign that says “United States” and there’s no one better suited than
@LindaT_G
to represent America at the UN — especially we begin our presidency of the Security Council next week.
We're pleased to announce
@LindaT_G
, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, as the new head of ASG's expanding Africa practice!
The global ASG team congratulates and is so proud of
@wendyrsherman
on her confirmation as U.S. Deputy Secretary of State. A dedicated public servant, she brings tremendous experience, strong global relationships, and a brilliant track record of diplomacy to this important role.
Can’t wait to work with our extraordinary Secretary of State and the team at State! A privilege, an honor, and a lot of work on behalf of the American people. Thank you US Senate for confirmation!
We’re excited to welcome Xiaoqing Boynton, Paul Triolo (
@pstAsiatech
), and Kevin Allison (
@KevinAllison
) as senior additions to our team! They bring outstanding expertise in China, Europe, tech policy, health issues, and more:
ASG is a founding member of Dentons Global Advisors, a new advisory firm spanning commercial, reputational, financial, and governance domains. Learn more:
Congratulations to ASG chair
@madeleine
for making the
@TIME
100 Women of the Year list of the most influential women of the last century!
#womenoftheyear
In a new book published by
@UNAM_MX
,
@Antonio_OrtizM
dives deep into the challenges and opportunities facing Mexico in a geopolitically tense and economically fragile world.
In Spanish:
Congratulations to our colleague Victoria Nuland on her Senate confirmation! A proven leader, Toria will bring outstanding judgment, experience, and strategic thinking to her important role as Under Secretary of State
#ASGinPublicService
The Senate has confirmed Victoria Nuland to be Biden's Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, one of the State Department's most senior leadership positions, by a voice vote
We’re proud to announce our new Sustainability practice, building on years of experience to help our clients create authentic strategies that address some of the world’s biggest challenges!
Geopolitics is rapidly disrupting the multi-trillion-dollar technology sector.
In a new report, our expanding Tech Policy and Strategy Group highlights 12 must-watch risks, opportunities, and wild cards:
Proud that ASG chair
@madeleine
is profiled in
@washingtonian
’s October issue as one of the women “leading surprising, inspiring, and unexpected lives.”
Kicking off Day 2 of ASG’s Global Team Meeting with
@madeleine
, Joschka Fischer, Jin Ligang, and Prem Kumar discussing the breakdown of global institutions
We are excited to announce that Hills & Company will join our firm effective January 1! Ambassadors Hills, Pickering, and their team bring exceptional public- and private-sector expertise in global business, trade, economics, politics, and diplomacy:
“Geopolitics is more complicated than ever, but there are tremendous things happening in emerging markets that deserve closer review.” Read
@Bloomberg
's profile of ASG Chair
@carlosgutierrez
:
Thank you to our amazing colleagues including
@LindaT_G
for leading ASG this week in a critical firmwide conversation on meaningful change and effective engagement on racial justice and violence.
We are excited that Christina Hawk has joined our firm’s Health practice, and
@MarkFeierstein
has returned to our Americas practice! Both bring a wealth of relevant expertise, experience, and relationships.
Welcome to the ASG team, Paul Ansah and Mike Masserman! We are delighted to offer clients increased Africa expertise through Paul, and to further expand our Bay Area presence through Mike:
In London? Join us next Thursday, April 27 from 1-5pm BST for a timely and informed discussion on AI policy with experts from gov't, civil society, and the private sector.
A snapshot of our exciting speaker line-up is below, and you can register here:
For
@CBCNews
, Senior Advisor
@JulianVenturaV
summarizes the main goal of the North American Leaders' Summit: "The focus of this summit is to...present a cooperative approach to strengthening North America's position in the global economy."
Watch:
Les presentamos el libro “Relaciones México-Estados Unidos en 2021: ¿un punto de transición?”, coordinado por
@olgapellicer
y
@hazelbsf
, profesoras del Departamento de
@RRII_ITAM
del
@ITAM_mx
. Descarga la versión digital de manera gratuita en
#WebFAL
On
@CBSNews
, ASG's
@AlexGabuev
tells
@jdickerson
: The Putin-Xi meeting comes amid exacerbated Russia-China asymmetry. Russia "has to turn to China, which gives China an increasing amount of leverage."
Watch:
Next Tuesday, U.S. Election Day, will be a firmwide holiday at ASG. We’ve encouraged our U.S.-based team to use the time off to vote themselves, and to volunteer to expand voting access for others.
For information on voting or volunteering yourself, visit
ASG today launched a new practice, Global Health Solutions. Delighted to welcome Dr. Mehul Mehta,
@ashishkjha
, Dr. Gilbert Mudge, and others to the core initial team that will help our clients develop, deliver, and transform health care around the world.
“This doesn’t mean that the trade war will be over, but it’s a halt in hostilities.”
@carlosgutierrez
spoke with
@CNBC
about the recent progress in U.S.-China trade talks.
At the Summit of the Americas, expect to see substantive agreements reached regardless of exact leader-level participation,
@Jacobson_RS
tells
@amanpour
on
@CNN
:
Today, we are delighted to welcome back Amb. Roberta Jacobson (
@Jacobson_RS
) and to announce that Roberto Dañino, former Prime Minister of Peru, has joined ASG!
Her outstanding credentials, dedication to public service and diplomacy, trusted relationships around the world, and seasoned perspective make her ideally suited to this important role.
The U.S.-India Business Council is pleased to welcome Dan Rosenthal, Managing Principal of Albright Stonebridge Group
@ASG
to the
@USIBC
Global Board of Directors.
ASG’s William Kabagambe joins
@cnbcafrica
@TherealKwizera
for a panel discussion on alternative financing options for African economies. Watch the full panel:
Exciting news at ASG today: Tony Cino, who co-leads our Health practice, has been elected a Principal. William Grant and Michael Madnick join as Senior Advisors:
🎧
#Proyecto1954
Esta semana hablamos con
@Antonio_OrtizM
, Board Member de la USMF y parte de
@ASG
, sobre lo que está sucediendo con el
#TMEC
. Controversias, demandas por parte de EUA y Canadá, recomendaciones, soluciones y más
Escúchalo
"More than a grand vision for North American integration, what's needed now on the economic front is for Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. to comply with the letter and spirit of the USMCA," writes
@Antonio_OrtizM
for
@TheWilsonCenter
.
Foreign investors spent $40b in Africa last year. Linda Thomas-Greenfield discusses investment opportunities beyond natural resources, and which countries are key investment targets.
@LindaT_G
ASG congratulates our colleague Juan Carlos Pinzón (
@PinzonBueno
) as he embarks on an exciting chapter, serving again as Colombian Ambassador to the U.S. He brings deep diplomatic experience and sound judgement to this critical role.
On
@MSNBC
,
@Jacobson_RS
says the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration is significant because it looks at migration as a regional issue, beyond the U.S.-Mexico border. Watch:
This is not a political issue. This is a global community issue, and every single one of us has a role to play to address racism and stop senseless violence.
#BlackLivesMatter
ASG is seeking undergrad/grad students or recent graduates for our paid fall 2021 intern program! We are looking for bright individuals with an interest in the intersection between governments, NGOs, business, and civil society:
Congratulations to ASG alum Phil Gordon as he takes on the role of National Security Advisor to VP Harris. A deeply experienced policy practitioner and committed public servant, he brings impeccable foreign policy expertise and judgment during a tumultuous time in world affairs.
We are thrilled to welcome James B. Steinberg as Senior Counselor. He brings an incredible breadth and depth of expertise in international affairs, and a distinguished record of public service at the top echelons of U.S. diplomacy and national security.
Applying pressure publicly on other countries to make more favorable trade deals actually makes negotiation more difficult, former Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez says.
We are proud to serve as a founding partner of the Myanmar Scholarship Fund. We hope to honor the legacy of Madeleine Albright, who believed strongly in the potential for Myanmar’s people, by helping the country's next generation receive the tools to carve out its own path.
How do companies embed corporate sustainability initiatives into their business structures?
ASG’s girl powered panel leads the afternoon discussion at the firm’s 2019 Global Team Meeting.
At the 2023
#NATOSummit
, Western leaders tried hard to present a unified front. However, divisions over Ukraine’s future membership remain.
Read DGA-ASG’s newest analysis piece on the Vilnius Summit’s outcomes and developments to watch:
As Pres. Biden meets with Mexican and Canadian counterparts,
@JulianVenturaV
tells
@eyderp
at
@npr
: The U.S.-Mexico-Canada relationship is a "massive" one, and North America is a "trading superpower."
Listen for more on why the summit matters:
It’s great to welcome back Mark Feierstein to the firm, after having served as Acting Deputy Administrator at the U.S. Agency for International Development in the Biden administration. Mark brings tremendous expertise on the Americas, global development programs, and investment.
We are delighted that Erik Brattberg has joined our firm as Senior VP for Europe, and Ahmed Khalil as Senior Advisor with our MENA team. They each bring high-level experience and deep insights on complex regions:
“We’re just going to have to be more creative to get a deal that includes verification and enforcement.” ASG’s
@carlosgutierrez
assesses the most recent developments in U.S.-China trade talks for
@business
:
"While it is a real threat, the current economic crisis could be leveraged as a major course-corrector and accelerator for Nigeria on its path towards economic and structural maturity."
We preview Nigerian President Buhari's last 1000 days in office:
Sending warm congratulations to ASG Senior Advisor Mojanku Gumbi, who has been appointed the first female chancellor of the University of Venda in South Africa!
ASG is looking for creative, motivated, and proactive students or recent graduates with strong research and writing skills to join our fall 2021 intern program. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until August 20:
ASG Press Release: Victoria Nuland, former U.S. Asst. Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs and Ambassador to NATO, rejoins the ASG team
ASG's
@carlosgutierrez
on the future of U.S.-China trade relations: “I don’t think it’s going to be the perfect [trade] deal. I don’t think it will be the only deal. We’re going to be dealing with China for [many] years.” Watch the
@FoxBusiness
interview:
For
@CNNEE
(in Spanish),
@Antonio_OrtizM
discusses the North American Leaders' Summit in Mexico City, describing the regional vision that has been laid out:
More than 65 percent of African countries began trading under the AfCFTA agreement in January.
Our Africa team’s analysis, the first in a three-part series, breaks down the agreement’s status, purpose, and early implications for investors:
This week ASG Chair
@madeleine
gave keynote
@NBRnews
on strategic importance of intellectual property rights enforcement. She urged the Biden admin to strengthen global IP enforcement and utilize US laws and access to the large US market to deter IP theft.
Introducing ASG Reality Checks, short videos featuring ASG experts’ insights into recent events around the world and their implications for business.
In our first edition,
@Jacobson_RS
discusses red flags and opportunities for companies in Latin America:
What has U.S. foreign policy gotten wrong about Africa?
Tune in on Wednesday as Carnegie hosts
@MaEllenSirleaf
,
@LindaT_G
, &
@nimaelbagir
for a discussion on American perceptions and policies across the continent, moderated by
@aarondmiller2
.
It is an honor to welcome Amb. Philip Reeker as Lead of our Europe & Eurasia practice, and Michael Castle-Miller as Lead of our work on special economic zones!
Learn more:
During Black History Month, we're pleased to announce our sponsorship of the Albright Stonebridge Fellow in International Government Affairs with
#AACLF
@zhongmeiguanxi
:
“What started as a tactical skirmish is now becoming almost a doctrine of decoupling.”
@carlosgutierrez
joins
@CNBC
to talk changes in U.S.-China relations, global supply chains, and the U.S. economy
We were thrilled to spend a day with our friends at
@GlobalKidsDC
, the next generation of business, non-profit, and government leaders! Together, we brainstormed how to think about your career while you’re a student, discussed major world events, and more.