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Some consider international policy and Washington politics to be separate entities - we know better. Whether the client is a foreign government, international corporation or interest group, our team of experts is a favorite for international entities with regulatory, legislative and communications needs in Washington. Our strategists have worked in senior positions in the offices of Washington’s foremost decision makers, with international law firms and think tanks. They have experience at the highest levels of journalism, and have worked abroad, affording a global perspective necessary to crafting successful strategies here in the US. Routine tactics for many complex projects rarely work. Our international team understands the unique needs of global interests and in developing and executing customized strategies that are effective in any political environment.

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President of the UN General Assembly Names PG's Javier Sancho Special Adviser on Latin American and Caribbean Affairs
January 23, 2013
What Will the US Look Like in Four Years? PG's Stephen Rademaker Sits Down with Aljazeera to Discuss
November 9, 2012
The Results Are In: Find out What's Next for President Obama in the Latest Installment of PG TV
November 7, 2012
PG Aims to Cement International Advantage with Three New Star Hires
September 14, 2012
PG's Stephen Rademaker Testifies on Capitol Hill
August 2, 2012

The House Armed Services Committee tapped PG's Stephen Rademaker to testify on the connection between nonproliferation and disarmament, and what that means for US security and Obama administration policy.

 
PG's Stephen Rademaker Addresses the Growing Nuclear Threat from Iran
November 10, 2011

...Combined with attacks targeting Iranian nuclear scientists and reports of shortages of key materials needed for centrifuges, Stuxnet has given rise to an increasingly accepted narrative that we have more time to contain Iran’s nuclear ambitions than was previously thought. There’s just one problem with this narrative: It is divorced from reality...
Mitt Romney Taps PG's Stephen Rademaker as a Foreign Policy Adviser
October 7, 2011

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Thursday announced a team of dozens of foreign policy and national security advisers, tapping an array of Bush administration veterans and former lawmakers to help him shape his defense, intelligence and counterterrorism proposals.
Washington Post
May 24, 2011

Congressional indignation is growing over Libya. Now that U.S. military operations have continued for more than 60 days without congressional authorization, some have accused President Obama of violating the War Powers Resolution. But Congress has little standing to accuse the president of copping out on Libya.
National Journal
February 9, 2011

Tony Podesta represented BP after the oil spill. Now he’s trying to promote Egypt’s interests in Washington.

Tony Podesta, one of Washington’s best-known Democratic lobbyists and public-relations operatives, is no stranger to trouble. The Podesta Group represented BP during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill last summer and the Republic of Georgia when the Russian army invaded it in 2008. But few of Podesta’s clients have been in as much trouble as the one that’s making news right now: the Egyptian government of Hosni Mubarak.
The Christian Science Monitor
April 1, 2010

Last May, after more than a quarter century of civil war between government forces and Tamil separatists, a fragile peace came to Sri Lanka.

Now, observers hope that parliamentary elections scheduled for April 8 can help unify the island nation. But if the government pursues the same discriminatory tactics it used for the presidential election in January, it will further alienate the island’s Tamil community and diminish hopes for peace.

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Going Global: Capitalizing on International Business Opportunities
November 16, 2011

In an increasingly competitive and globalized economy, companies are looking abroad for new markets and opportunities. This year alone we have seen how breaking political developments at home and abroad, from the passage of free trade agreements, to wholesale societal and governmental changes, to the birth of a new nation, can change the investment environment and create promising possibilities overnight. With the right positioning and shrewd government relations, nimble organizations that are primed to seize the initiative can gain a competitive advantage.
Entering Foreign Territory: Tips for Wading through the Murky Waters of Global PR
November 16, 2011

Charting a winning course for foreign clients in the international media often feels like navigating a safe path through a minefield – and in fact when I was a reporter for The Washington Post, I gained some experience with that in Afghanistan, Kosovo, Nagorno-Karabakh and elsewhere. In theory, the press objectives of a sovereign entity are similar to those of private and domestic clients – manage a crisis, communicate a message, build relationships, establish and elevate a brand.
Deal or No Deal: The Path Forward for Free Trade Agreements
September 8, 2011

After much hand wringing, it appears as though there may finally be a clear path forward for the long-anticipated US free trade agreements (FTAs) with South Korea, Panama and Colombia this fall. With American competitiveness on the line, these agreements have been tied up in political limbo, despite the fact that, according to the International Trade Commission, they would increase American exports by $13 billion - a surge that some have projected could translate into as many as 250,000 jobs.
 

The Return of CFIUS (Again)
July 28, 2011

In the midst of terrorist threats, financial crises and political infighting in this country, “foreign ownership” of American companies whose products or services raise national security concerns is becoming an emotionally charged issue.

That’s why overseas investors -- and the domestic companies in which they invest -- need erudite assistance in navigating the little-known federal committee that is responsible for reviewing potential foreign investments in the US.
Do We or Don’t We? The Conundrum of Democracy
March 22, 2011

US policy in the Middle East has long been torn between rhetorical support for democracy and a practical desire for stability. And for US businesses, this ambiguity presents both challenges and opportunities.   

Democracy has been seen as important because it is a fundamental American value, and because it has offered an all-purpose answer to the region’s problems: Why is so much of the region underdeveloped? No democracy. Why is there so much corruption? No democracy. Sympathy for Islamic extremism? If only there were democracy to afford moderate alternatives.
National Journal
February 9, 2011

Tony Podesta represented BP after the oil spill. Now he’s trying to promote Egypt’s interests in Washington.

Tony Podesta, one of Washington’s best-known Democratic lobbyists and public-relations operatives, is no stranger to trouble. The Podesta Group represented BP during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill last summer and the Republic of Georgia when the Russian army invaded it in 2008. But few of Podesta’s clients have been in as much trouble as the one that’s making news right now: the Egyptian government of Hosni Mubarak.
The Moscow Times
June 28, 2010

New START critics have a well-justified worry: With Russia incapable of defending itself by conventional warfare, it sees tactical nuclear weapons as the great equalizer. And that is a major challenge for the United States.

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New York Times
February 1, 2009

THE presidential campaign failed to address the hard choices America must make to contain the Iranian nuclear threat. By focusing almost exclusively on tactics, the election obscured the questions that really matter: What should the United States demand when it finally talks to Iran? And when Iran rejects our opening position, how much should we compromise to come to a deal?

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