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Josh Kirshner

Senior Vice President at Beacon Global Strategies

Josh Kirshner is a senior vice president at Beacon Global Strategies and served as a State Department official on a variety of Middle East security issues.
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How Biden Can Win His Middle East Trip

The president can advance U.S. interests and regain the region’s trust, if he evolves his messages and policies.

  • Josh Kirshner and Ian Byrne
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Pompeo’s Choice: Denounce the McFaul Handover, or Lose the World’s Trust

The world is watching to see if he has the courage and the political savvy to truly be a leader in his Department, in this administration, and around the globe.

  • Josh Kirshner
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As AI and Cyber Race Ahead, the State Department Is Falling Behind

Technology is reshaping the global order. America’s diplomats need to start thinking ahead.

  • Josh Kirshner