Amanda Bowen

Unpacking the National Defense Authorization Act May 12, 2015   On May 6th, National Security Network and the Pentagon Budget Campaign co-hosted a lunch panel discussion, “Unpacking the NDAA” for over 30 Hill staffers. The panel included presentations from Todd Harrison, Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, Mandy Smithberger, Project… Read More ›

Progress Report: Negotiations Toward a Final Deal with Iran National Security Network and National Iranian American Council April 2, 2015 NSN cohosted a House staffer briefing with NIAC entitled “Progress Report: Negotiations Toward a Final Deal with Iran” which featured presentations by Jamal Abdi (NIAC), Kelsey Davenport (ACA), and Liz Rosenberg… Read More ›

President Obama’s National Security Budget: Strategic and Sustainable? Hosted by NSN, Council for a Livable World, and the National Taxpayers Union February 5, 2015 National Security Network, the Council for a Livable World, and the National Taxpayers Union co-host two Pentagon budget briefings, one for the House and the other for the… Read More ›

Costing Out the Campaign against ISIS Hosted by NSN and the London Center for Policy Research November 6, 2014 Todd Harrison, Amanda Bowen, Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton (Ret.) and Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer (Ret.) The National Security Network and the London Center for Policy Research co-hosted a briefing on “Costing… Read More ›

Making a Good Deal with Iran Hosted by NSN and the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation April 24, 2015 John Bradshaw, Dr. Colin Kahl, Paul Pillar National Security Network and the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation hosted a briefing, “Making a Good Deal with Iran,” featuring Dr. Colin… Read More ›

The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: Unpacking the FY15 Defense Budget National Security Network and the Pentagon Budget Campaign Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2212 Friday, March 14 3:00-4:00 PM This week the Pentagon released its FY 15 budget, totaling $495.6 billion, setting a $79.4 billion placeholder for the Overseas… Read More ›