Deepening Ties with Latin America, Amanda Mattingly; Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 18, 2011
In advance of President Barack Obama’s trip to Latin America, TAG’s Latin America expert Amanda Mattingly wrote an op-ed in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. In this article, Ms. Mattingly argues that the President’s trip to Brazil, Chile, and El Salvador is an opportunity to deepen hemispheric partnerships and tackle today’s global issues, including increasing trade and investment, […]
Bolivia’s Failing Counternarcotics Efforts, Jack Devine & Amanda Mattingly; Latin America Advisor, March 2011
TAG’s President Jack Devine and Latin America expert Amanda Mattingly answered questions about Bolivia’s current counternarcotics efforts in a recent issue of the Inter-American Diaologue’s Latin America Advisor. Mr. Devine and Ms. Mattingly responded that since Bolivian President Evo Morales expelled U.S. DEA agents, the country has been in a downward spiral with respect to […]
Security in Brazil, Jack Devine & Amanda Mattingly; Latin America Advisor, December 2010 & January 2011
TAG’s President Jack Devine and Latin America expert Amanda Mattingly answered questions about Brazil’s security posture in two recent issues of the Inter-American Dialogue’s daily Latin America Advisor. Asked about Brazil’s efforts to secure its borders and cities, Mr. Devine and Ms. Mattingly responded that increased security, intelligence, and cooperation among law enforcement bodies along […]
On eve of bicentennial, Mexico urgently needs help of U.S., Amanda Mattingly; Atlanta Journal Constitution, September 14, 2010
On September 14, 2010, TAG’s Latin America expert Amanda Mattingly published an op-ed in the Atlanta Journal Constitution. In the article, Ms. Mattingly emphasizes the importance of the historic U.S. – Mexico relationship, and explains why U.S. support for Mexico’s efforts to end the political and social influence of drug cartels is critical to regional […]
Top US goal in Afghanistan ought to be capturing bin Laden, Jack Devine; Washington Post, October 10, 2010
On Sunday, October 10, 2010, the Washington Post published an op-ed written by Jack Devine in which he advocates for a renewed focus on finding and capturing Osama bin Laden. Mr. Devine suggests that not only would such an achievement deliver a significant psychological blow to Al Qaeda and the extremist groups it inspired, but […]
Jack Devine on NBC-NY Nightly News with Chuck Scarborough
On August 12, 2010, President of the Arkin Group Jack Devine appeared on NBC-NY Nightly News with Chuck Scarborough to discuss the war in Afghanistan and how the US might effectively draw down its military presence there without sacrificing regional stability and American national security interests there. Watch Jack Devine on NBC-NY Nightly News: What […]
The CIA Solution for Afghanistan, Jack Devine; Wall Street Journal, July 29, 2010
On July 29, 2010, The Arkin Group President Jack Devine published an 0p-ed in the Wall Street Journal in which he advocates the expanded use of covert action in Afghanistan. Having led the CIA Afghan Task Force that supported the Afghan mujahedeen of the 1980s in defeating the Russians, Jack recognizes the American playbook in use […]
Jack Devine on "FreedomWatch with The Judge"
On Saturday, July 10, 2010, Jack Devine appeared on “FreedomWatch” with Judge Andrew Napolitano. Jack and Judge Napolitano engaged in a provocative discussion about the war in Afghanistan and the potential role for CIA-led covert action in helping to maintain stability there. Watch “FreedomWatch with The Judge” and Jack Devine (25:25): http://freedomwatchonfox.com/2010/07/10/07102010-freedom-watch-w-ron-paul-lou-dobbs-sharron-angle-more/101687/
The CIA Solution for Afghanistan; The Wall Street Journal, July 29, 2010
On July 29, 2010, The Arkin Group President Jack Devine published an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal in which he advocates the expanded use of covert action in Afghanistan. Having led the CIA Afghan Task Force that supported the Afghan mujahedeen of the 1980s in defeating the Russians, Jack recognizes the American playbook in use […]
L'Affaire "Farewell"
Renowned NPR talk show host Leonard Lopate and Jack Devine discuss Christian Carion’s engaging new film, “Farewell.” The film tells the true story of a KGB colonel who gives top-secret Russian documents to a French businessman in an effort to help end the seemingly interminable Cold War. Click here to listen: Jack Devine on the […]
