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Jack Devine Discusses Death of Osama bin Laden with NBC-NY’s Chuck Scarborough, May 2, 2011
On May 2, 2011, President of The Arkin Group, Jack Devine, discussed the successful U.S. military operation that resulted in the demise of terrorist leader Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, Pakistan. Asked for his first reaction to the news of bin Laden’s death, Mr. Devine said, “What a great day … what a wonderful moment...
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...
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...
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Trump deploying US military against drug cartels will drag us into a forever war | Opinion
Eliminating the narcotics threat to our nation is a rightful priority for the Trump administration, but using U.S. troops to prosecute the drug war is the wrong tact and with far-reaching consequences. This war will not end in a ceasefire. There will be no summits or working-level negotiations. It’s an insurgency, and the U.S. military must...
I was in the CIA. Here’s how helping Myanmar can pay off for US against China. | Opinion
The 7.7 earthquake that has killed thousands in Myanmar and Thailand has exacerbated vulnerabilities and resulted in a complex humanitarian crisis and an urgent need for international aid to provide emergency relief services. This natural disaster has also evoked debate on the value of international assistance, soft power, as a tool of foreign policy. The U.S.-led Marshall Plan in post-World War...
Spymaster’s Market Insights: Q&A with CIA Legend and TAG Intel Chairman Jack Devine
Jack, it’s great to sit down with a legendary CIA spymaster and get your nuanced take on the world. You had a 32-year career at CIA and, afterwards, spent the past 25 years advising leading executives and hedge funds on sensitive geopolitical, security, and due diligence matters. Why are you now launching TAG Intel, a...
Executive Protection
The recent murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson underscores the need for companies and noteworthy individuals to be proactive in their physical protection. The Arkin Group offers the following lessons to help our clients think about their protection strategies. TAG Executive Protection Memo
...Opinion: Trump or Harris? Whoever wins will lose wars without bipartisan consensus.
In the early days of the Cold War, Sen. Arthur Vandenberg sagely and famously declared that partisan politics must stop at the water’s edge. If there was any doubt that U.S. politicians no longer practice what Vandenberg preached, the past several weeks have provided ample proof. During the recent visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the two...
The Arkin Group Launches TAG Intel, Unlocking CIA-Level Geopolitical Intelligence for Wealth Management
By democratizing access to unbiased, non-partisan geopolitical information with TAG Intel, The Arkin Group turns intelligence into a catalyst for deeper trust within the wealth management community. NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Arkin Group (“TAG”)— a boutique strategic intelligence firm led by a former CIA leader Jack Devine— is proud to bring the wealth management industry intelligence...
