Today’s the day! FROM PERIL TO PARTNERSHIP is official. Get your copy to explore why US security assistance in Colombia worked and why it underwhelmed in Mexico. Think
@netflix
NARCOS but faithful to history (& sans the Brazilian accent).
@OxUniPress
@CFR_org
I'm deeply honored by this
@POTUS
appointment to serve on the Board of Visitors of my alma mater, the
@NavalAcademy
. I'm humbled to be in the company of people I so admire and look forward to giving back to an institution that has afforded me so much.
I told
@c_sesin
that to help
@XiomaraCastroZ
turn the page on Honduras’ plight, US should deliver “substantial, targeted and sustainable investments to rebuild the country, professionalize its institutions and curb northward migration.”
I’m honored to join
@CHDSonline
as the new director. Strengthening hemispheric relations has guided my every step—in service, in academia, and at
@CFR_org
. I look forward to leading Perry’s superb team in helping the U.S. & partners meet the challenges of this decade and beyond.
The Perry Center is pleased to join the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy in announcing the appointment of Dr. Paul J. Angelo as the new Director of the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies, effective June 21.
In my latest for
@washingtonpost
, I argue that Duque’s hardline security policies have failed the Colombian people and their police. As recent unrest reveals,
#Colombia
, like so many other places in the world, needs police reform now.
#SOSColombia
Today I was sworn in as the director of the
@CHDSonline
at
@NDU_EDU
. I look forward to leading our tremendous faculty/staff in promoting dialogue among defense and security professionals in the Americas & facilitating collaborative approaches to shared opportunities & challenges.
Delighted to announce the release of my new report for
@CFR_org
, “The Day After in Venezuela: Delivering Security and Dispensing Justice.” Should
@NicolasMaduro
relinquish power, the US and likeminded partners will need a plan to reinstate the rule of law.
Honored to welcome
@maradiaga
, a distinguished
@WJPerryCenter
alum, back to
@NDU_EDU
. His tireless advocacy for freedom rendered him a political prisoner for 20 months. His sacrifice is an invitation to redouble efforts to restore democracy in Nicaragua.
Ortega is a dictator. The repression we see coming out of Nicaragua today, with the arrests of four presidential contenders, is both a reminder of the horrors of the 1970s and 1980s and, if we’re not careful, a sign of the times to come elsewhere in Latin America.
#SOSNicaragua
It’s official! My book is available for pre-order
@OUPPolitics
, set to deliver in Aug. “From Peril to Partnership” evaluates to what extent US security assistance helped improve the effectiveness and accountability of Colombian and Mexican institutions.
The
@JoeBiden
admin is poised to make
#LGBTQ
rights a central part of its human rights advocacy.
@dbocci
and I explore the history of these rights globally and how
@POTUS
seeks to restore US credibility abroad by defending LGBTQ rights at home. On
@CFR_org
It was an honor to be sworn in as a member of the
@NavalAcademy
Board of Visitors today. I look forward to helping shape new generations of officers. And I take inspiration from the legacy of my classmates who paid the ultimate sacrifice, especially my former roommate Dan Bartle.
Millennial politicians of all stripes are taking the reins across Latin America.
@WillGFreeman
and I discuss what sets them apart from the old guard, what they have in common with each other, and what Gen Y leadership means for future governance.
It’s an honor to join my distinguished friends and colleagues on the 2021 U.S. National Security and Foreign Affairs
#Power50
Leadership List! Many thanks to
@CSIS
and
@NatSecDiver
for leading the conversation on the need to enhance diversity in foreign policy decision making.
Our
@WJPerryCenter
alum and Venezuelan human rights defender,
@rociosanmiguel
, has been unlawfully detained by the Maduro regime. We express solidarity with Rocio and other Venezuelans who continue to work tirelessly for the cause of democracy in the face political persecution.
Continúa la Represión y Persecucion Sistemática en Venezuela, en especial, contra Abogados Defensores de DDHH y miembros de ONG.
Rechazamos la detencion arbitraria de la Directora de la Organización Control Ciudadano, Rocio San Miguel, reconocida y respetada abogada, quien
Yesterday was a good day for those of us who believe in multilateralism, democratic governance, and values-based diplomacy in the Americas. Many congratulations,
@FrankMora_FIU
. You’ll do great things as
@USAmbOAS
!
Latin America stands out for its leadership on
#LGBTQ
rights. But public officials are increasingly adopting rhetoric and policies that marginalize this community.
@dbocci
and I explore what’s at stake and how
@POTUS
can help turn the tide.
Ties between armed groups and political elites, plus corruption in the police, have allowed gangs to take Haiti hostage. But as I note in my latest for
@nytimes
, “Haiti’s recent history demonstrates that the dominance of gangs is not inevitable.”
I’m the luckiest guy south of our rapidly melting North Pole! Thanks to my terrific faculty and staff at
@WJPerryCenter
for making 2022 such a rewarding adventure.
Immensely proud of what we accomplished during my first year as
@WJPerryCenter
director. A year of firsts and many records! And we’re just getting started. 2024 promises new courses, more faculty, special programming for the Caribbean, and an enduring commitment to our network.
In 2023,
#WJPC
increased its reach, programming, partnerships, faculty experts & ministerial consulting. The Perry Center Alumni Network also hit a
#milestone
of 10,000! We thank our stakeholders, partners & alumni for contributing to the Center’s
#accomplishments
and
#impact
. 👏
Arranqué mi carrera naval trabajando de la mano con
@ArmadaColombia
. Es un privilegio poder seguir fortaleciendo los lazos bilaterales con este importante aliado desde
@WJPerryCenter
. Gracias al Alm Cubides por la visita. Juntos protegemos el azul de nuestras banderas.
Orgulloso del compañerismo entre
@WJPerryCenter
y
@ArmadaColombia
. Fue una grata sorpresa reencontrarme con CF Jorge García. Zarpamos en la misma flotilla de patrulleros
@NavalAcademy
hace 19 años. Y hasta la fecha nuestro compromiso con Colombia se mantiene firme.
@LuisGMurillo
Honored to launch my FROM PERIL TO PARTNERSHIP last night at
@CFR_org
.
@shannonkoneil
was a masterful moderator, and thanks to
@PoliticsProse
for the chance to autograph copies. I hope the book serves to remind us of the promise, and limits, of US power.
They arrived! FROM PERIL TO PARTNERSHIP is now shipping from
@OxUniPress
! The book tackles a pressing foreign policy question: how should the US strengthen returns on overseas security and defense investments? Colombia and Mexico provide answers.
@CFR_org
La promesa continúa con la séptima llegada del buque hospital USNS Comfort a Colombia. Como ha hecho en misiones anteriores, brindará atención médica a miles, esta vez en la zona metropolitana de Cartagena. ¡Qué orgullo ser reservista y poder contribuir en lo humanitario!
Such an honor to moderate this event about “Women, Peace, and Security” during the USNS Comfort visit to Cartagena. Thanks to
@Southcom
and
@FuerzasMilCol
for inviting
@WJPerryCenter
to highlight efforts to empower a new generation of women in uniform.
Me sentí en casa en el Centro de Estudios Superiores Navales. Esa formación intelectual que suelen impartir las instituciones de la armada—en ciencias marítimas, estrategia geopolítica y seguridad nacional—es un constante donde vayamos y asociarnos con
@SEMAR_mx
es todo un honor.
#NewProfilePic
#headshot
#author
Getting ready for the November release of my book,
From Peril to Partnership: US Security Assistance and the Bid to Stabilize Colombia and Mexico
It was an honor to welcome
@Cartajuanero
to
@NDU_EDU
for the kick-off of our
@WJPerryCenter
Washington Security and Defense Seminar 2022. Thank you for setting the tone for the rest of the week’s activities, benefiting 72 participants from 21 countries!
I’m proud to join such an impressive cohort of friends and colleagues on this
@CSIS
and
@NatSecDiver
“2021 U.S. National Security & Foreign Affairs Leadership List.” Congratulations to all of my fellow honorees.
Thrilled to see my upcoming book, FROM PERIL TO PARTNERSHIP, featured on
@CFR_org
! As one reviewer notes, “required reading for scholars of democracy as well as for policymakers engaged in stabilization efforts." Available for pre-order from
@OUPPolitics
.
I’m proud to represent
@WJPerryCenter
as an observer to this year’s
@Southcom
Central American Security Conference in Costa Rica. Prof Pat Paterson and Visiting Prof Juan Carlos Gómez led high-level dialogues on climate change and human rights with civilian and uniformed leaders.
FROM PERIL TO PARTNERSHIP is
#1
on the
@amazon
International Relations booklist. I’m delighted to see such interest in US security assistance, US-Latin American relations, and stabilization. Find out what all the buzz is about! Pre-order yours today!
@OUPPolitics
@CFR_org
In my latest for
@ForeignPolicy
, I argue that the
@UN
should take Maduro up on his offer to address the humanitarian crisis on the conflictive Colombian border. Doing so could be crucial to resolving
#Venezuela
's political stalemate and to building peace.
Loved seeing my old friends from San Pedro Sula’s Pastoral Penitenciaria, who are among the most heroic people in Honduras. Helping transition the incarcerated population back into society in one of the world’s most dangerous countries deserves far more recognition than it gets.
Me uno al coro de amigos de
@ArmadaColombia
en felicitarla en su bicentenario. Gracias
@ColombiaEmbUSA
,
@LuisGMurillo
y
@COMANDANTE_ARC
por permitirme compartir unas reflexiones sobre la relación bilateral y relatar mis experiencias trabajando junto a esa estimada institución.
My
@TrumanApp
experience helped set me on a path of public service and taught me the real value in finding like-minded community. I am honored to be profiled in this week’s
#TruFamFriday
.
A Latin American affairs expert and military veteran, Dr.
@Pol_Ange
(OH 05) helps inform foreign policy debates through his experiences and research at the Council on Foreign Relations. 🌎
It was a pleasure to speak last week at
@UTAustin
@StraussCenter
. As the situation in Ukraine unfolds, there’s hardly been a better time to assess how we implement military aid. Recent experiences in Latin America hold clues for getting security assistance right across the globe.
Wishing my Chilean friends much luck as they head to the polls today to elect a new president. For more information on this uncharacteristically polarizing contest and what’s in store for Chile, check out my latest article in Foreign Affairs.
Such an honor to receive this plaque from
@FuerzasMilCol
on behalf of
@WJPerryCenter
@ the South American Defense Conference. We look forward to continuing our important partnership, helping each other address challenges like cyber defense, human security, and defense governance.
I’m deeply honored to be included in the latest cohort of
@TrumanApp
Governance Fellows—and excited to engage with this group from across the country and across the political spectrum.
Introducing our Class of 2020 Truman Governance Fellows! 🏛
These 27 public service leaders will convene via Zoom this week to discuss key issues and challenges associated with senior executive branch service.
📰 Read more on our cohort:
Un privilegio participar en el Grupo Bilateral de Trabajo. Tuve la oportunidad de presentar cómo
@WJPerryCenter
complementa los esfuerzos de
@mindefensa
para fortalecer la institucionalidad/gobernanza democrática del sector defensa y de definir nuevas metas con nuestros aliados.
Fue un honor reunirme con nuestros socios del
@MinInteriorEc
, la ViceMinistra
@Sandra_Molina_B
y el Subsecretario
@lestermcabrera
, para dialogar sobre nuestra cooperación bilateral para frenar la escalada de inseguridad y violencia que se enfrenta Ecuador.
@WJPerryCenter
Es un honor estar en la
@MSDN_ESDEGUE
, en esta ocasión para participar en un foro sobre la seguridad humana. Colombia es el país con más egresados del
@WJPerryCenter
, en gran parte gracias a nuestros lazos con las instituciones académicas de
@mindefensa
.
Excelente conversatorio de
@ColombiaEmbUSA
sobre la Afro-colombianidad y sus contribuciones al tejido nacional en lo político, económico, sociocultural y su impacto en la relación bilateral con los EEUU. Gracias por la invitación,
@LuisGMurillo
.
My latest on US-Honduran relations and what Congress can do to reverse democratic backsliding in Central America in
@thehill
Congress can hold Trump accountable on Honduras -
It was a pleasure to join colleagues and midshipmen for last night’s
@NavalAcademy
Forum on Latin American Studies. I underscored the importance of international education for officership and the big takeaways from my upcoming book on US defense policy in Latin America.
I’m delighted to share my new author webpage, including details about my book (FROM PERIL TO PARTNERSHIP), links to other publications, and information about speaking engagements.
I was honored to represent
@DeptofDefense
for our historic 1st Defense Bilateral Working Group with
@DefensaEc
.
@WJPerryCenter
will lead future engagements on building institutional capacity and supporting Ecuador’s whole-of-government security strategies.
For
@ForeignAffairs
, I explain how Latin America’s paragon of stability, Chile, succumbed to voter apathy and now polarization as it elects a new president this weekend. Regardless of the outcome, the country’s regional leadership role is at risk.
Next week President Biden will host a first-ever Summit for Democracy. But in Latin America, democracies are withering, autocracies are consolidating, and kleptocracies seem like the order of the day.
@nickzimmerman05
and I discuss in today’s
@MiamiHerald
print edition. A 🧵…
As Honduras gears up for polarized and possibly compromised elections, Washington should avoid a repeat of the past and make the case that Honduran democracy is not up for negotiation,
@WillGFreeman
and I argue for
@UnivisionNews
.
I was delighted to welcome
@Embpanamausa
to
@WJPerryCenter
to talk collaboration on cybersecurity, stemming transnational crime, and HA/DR. Our strategic partnership with Panamá is stronger than ever and we look forward to working with Amb Martínez in the years to come.
@CRealuyo
It was an honor to join
@BBCWorld
for a Newsday segment on the capture of Otoniel, Colombia’s most wanted drug trafficker. His arrest is a big win for Duque and Colombian forces but is unlikely to affect global drug trade. If anything, it’s apt to spawn more violence in Colombia.
The EU is nearly doubling targeted sanctions against officials complicit with
@NicolasMaduro
’s corruption and abuses.
@POTUS
is keeping a campaign promise to coordinate with allies and partners on behalf of Venezuelan democracy.
Imagine if another Hurricane Ian struck Florida two weeks from now. In 2020, that’s what happened to Central America, a region already roiling from pol and econ disorder. In my latest for
@CFR_org
, I explore how climate change worsens regional instability.
It was a pleasure to join
@StraussCenter
&
@UTAustin
for this timely conversation on US security assistance in Latin America. The big takeaway: “one-size-fits-all” approach does a disservice to partners and US interests. We need to adapt programs to local context.
It was an honor to host
@WJPerryCenter
alum
@presidentaligy
to discuss security and defense aspects of environmental protection. Guyana’s leader promised us on
@BBCHARDtalk
a lecture on climate change, and with moral authority and conviction, he delivered.
Such a treat to revisit my old stomping grounds
@UniofOxford
. Special thanks to
@LincolnOutreach
,
@LACOxford
and Isabella Turilli for the stimulating chat about crime/violence in the Americas and how the US can leverage resources to address shared threats.
Delighted to join
@CFR_org
in celebrating
#WorldBookDay
! Missionaries by
@PhilKlay
is as captivating as it is instructive. A highly recommended novel that is a faithful retelling of
#Colombia
’s conflict as seen through the eyes of those who lived it.
It’s an honor to represent
@WJPerryCenter
at the 15th Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas in Brasilia this week. A special thanks to our Brazilian hosts. A full plate for the region: cybersecurity, humanitarian assistance, migration, and Women, Peace, & Security.
⬆️90% of FARC’s rank and file complied with the terms of the peace accord. This move would acknowledge their commitment to dialogue and reconciliation. But for FARC dissidents who still terrorize Colombia, U.S. will keep working with Colombia to bring these criminals to justice.
De-listing the FARC from terrorist listing coincides with the 5-year anniversary of the accord between President Juan Manuel Santos and the rebels. The deal ended a 52-year-conflict with the FARC and resulted in Mr. Santos winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
Calling all next-gen foreign policy minds!
@CFR_org
is looking to empower another class of International Affairs Fellows. Happy to field queries via DM, as I am a product of and advocate for the program. Academics and policy makers alike are welcome!
#CRAExpert
|
@pol_ange
talks about police repression in the framework of the 2021 National Strike, and how the government of Iván Duque must prioritize restoring the trust of citizens in this institution. Read his full article at
Fue todo un honor recibir la Medalla de la Monja Blanca del Ministerio de Defensa durante mi visita a Guatemala la semana pasada y gratificante ver como los egresados del Centro Perry están poniendo en acción su aprendizaje para desmantelar el crimen org y frenar la violencia.
Estou agradecido pela hospitalidade de nossos amigos na
@EscolaSupDefesa
. We look forward to building on our partnership to advance defense and security education in the Americas. Muito obrigado.
As
@TimPadgett2
notes, to take regional dictators to task, we need “a US ambassador to the OAS sitting at the table, instead of a nominee still waiting for Senate confirmation.”
@FrankMora_FIU
, eminently qualified, was nominated last July.
🙏 a nuestros egresados
@WJPerryCenter
en México y al
@TecdeMonterrey
por organizar este congreso sobre la justicia, la seguridad y el desarrollo. Los lazos personales que nos unen como comunidad son claves para enfrentar en conjunto los desafíos en ambos lados de la frontera.
Fue un gran honor participar en el juego de guerra PANAMAX 2022 como el asesor de políticas para nuestro socio argentino y comandante de las fuerzas marítimas multinacionales, mi almirante Fernandez. 7 días, 4 campos de batalla, 16 países y un solo objetivo: partnership.
Un 10 por ciento de todos nuestros egresados del
@WJPerryCenter
son de Colombia. Gracias al
@mindefensa
Velásquez por visitarnos y por su entusiasmo por seguir colaborando en temas de interés mutuo como la ciberseguridad y los ciber crímenes, la gobernanza en defensa y los DDHH.
Gracias a
@FuerzasMilCol
por recibirnos y por esta placa tan elegante. El compromiso del
@WJPerryCenter
con Colombia es firme y duradero y como siempre estamos para colaborar y apoyar en la construcción de una Colombia segura y en paz.
Grateful to
@USAmbOAS
for launching our 1st 2023 in-residence courses—Human Rights/Rule of Law and Countering Transnational Threats. This week 93 students from 16 countries join
@WJPerryCenter
to strategize, among other themes, reinvigorating the InterAmerican Democratic Charter.
I told
@NYTimes
that removing the kingpin of an organized crime group could spawn more fragmented gangs. “Keeping the pressure on the remaining factions…while expanding the state’s footprint…will be essential to preventing an uptick in predatory crime.”
A product of U.S. public undergraduate and foreign postgraduate programs, I echo the sentiments of this piece in
@ForeignAffairs
. The success of U.S. foreign policy is highly dependent on the degree to which policymakers are exposed to the world.
Haiti’s constitutional and humanitarian crises flew below the radar for far too long—in part thanks to the pandemic. Moïse’s assassination is a cold reminder of the need for international support that puts the Haitian people at the heart of any solution.