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| − | The '''Policy Forum on International Security Affairs''' is a London | + | The '''Policy Forum on International Security Affairs''' is a London-based neoconservative PR grouping reportedly launched in November 2002 as part of the US government's oversease propaganda activities. The Policy Forum hosts roundtable discussions which bring together US policy makers and the international press corps. It has also been courting key Arab media in small sessions.{{ref|1}} |
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| + | According to official filings the Pentagon reported (on 23 July 2007) its intention to award a 'sole source contract' to the Policy forum, the purporse of which was 'for technical support and consulting services for public liaison and media outreach services in support of the diplomacy mission including addressing and informing European and Middle Eastern audiences on the challenges facing U.S. National Security policies. The awardee will engage London based European and Arab media in candid discussions on a wide variety of national security issues of interest to senior Department of Defense (DoD) officials.' The contract is for 'a 12-month base period and (4) 12-month option periods.'{{ref|2}} | ||
==Principals== | ==Principals== | ||
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==Related Articles== | ==Related Articles== | ||
| − | + | #{{note|1}} Jim Lobe, [http://www.ips.org/blog/jimlobe/?p=28 More on That Meeting in Prague…], ''Lobelog.com'', 14 June 2007 | |
| − | + | #{{note|2}} [http://www.govcb.com/R-Sole-Source-Notification-ADP11852426910000360.htm Sole Source Notification] GovCB Opps ID : ADP11852426910000360 Document Type: Presolicitation Notice FSC Code: R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services, Set Aside: Total Small Business, Solicitation No.: HQ0034-07-P-1090, Source: http://www1.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/WHS/REF/HQ0034%2D07%2DP%2D1090/SynopsisP.html Posted Date: Jul 23, 2007] | |
[[Category:Israel Lobby]][[Category:Neocons]] | [[Category:Israel Lobby]][[Category:Neocons]] | ||
Revision as of 07:45, 25 August 2007
The Policy Forum on International Security Affairs is a London-based neoconservative PR grouping reportedly launched in November 2002 as part of the US government's oversease propaganda activities. The Policy Forum hosts roundtable discussions which bring together US policy makers and the international press corps. It has also been courting key Arab media in small sessions.[1]
According to official filings the Pentagon reported (on 23 July 2007) its intention to award a 'sole source contract' to the Policy forum, the purporse of which was 'for technical support and consulting services for public liaison and media outreach services in support of the diplomacy mission including addressing and informing European and Middle Eastern audiences on the challenges facing U.S. National Security policies. The awardee will engage London based European and Arab media in candid discussions on a wide variety of national security issues of interest to senior Department of Defense (DoD) officials.' The contract is for 'a 12-month base period and (4) 12-month option periods.'[2]
Principals
- Devon Cross - director
Roundtable Speakers
Affiliations
Related Articles
- ^ Jim Lobe, More on That Meeting in Prague…, Lobelog.com, 14 June 2007
- ^ Sole Source Notification GovCB Opps ID : ADP11852426910000360 Document Type: Presolicitation Notice FSC Code: R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services, Set Aside: Total Small Business, Solicitation No.: HQ0034-07-P-1090, Source: http://www1.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/WHS/REF/HQ0034%2D07%2DP%2D1090/SynopsisP.html Posted Date: Jul 23, 2007]
