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Welcome to The Bulletin, the official newsletter of 
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Truman Center for National Policy  and 
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Truman National Security Project!  At the end of each month, we highlight some of the advocacy work, events, and other activities of the Truman community across the nation. This month, Truman worked on planning our annual conference, began reflection on the 100th anniversary of World War I, and discussed the importance of alliances around the world.

Ashley Moran  Ashley M. Moran directs the State Fragility Initiative at the Robert Strauss Center for International Security and Law at the University of Texas at Austin, where she leads research on state fragility dynamics, governance intervention strategies, and constitutional order. Overseas, Moran previously served as parliamentary advisor in the Republic of Georgia for the National Democratic Institute, ran democratic reform programs and trainings in Iraq and Azerbaijan, and designed rule of law programs in Kyrgyzstan. She holds an MALD from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, and is currently pursuing a PhD in comparative constitutional law at the University of Texas at Austin.

Moran has spearheaded the Truman Texas Chapter&rsquo;s work with local partners like Refugee Council USA, Refugee Services of Texas, Caritas, and the Texas faith-based community to brief national and state legislators and their staffs on refugee resettlement, security screening processes, and community support for refugees. All of the Truman members involved in this effort have previously served with the U.S. military, U.S. government, or international organizations in conflict zones, and have personal connections to refugees and humanitarian crises. Moran has led the way in dispelling myths and educating lawmakers who may be new to these issues in order to ensure that policymaking is guided by our core national values and principled national security policy.

 May 29: Memorial Day Rose Drop Ceremony in San Diego, CA. For more information and to donate, please click 
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 June 23-25: TruCon17 in Washington, DC. If you would like to sponsor the event, please click 
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September TBA: Annual Truman Awards Dinner in Washington, DC

TruCon17: Send Your MissionThis June, Truman Center for National Policy and Truman National Security Project are hosting our annual conference, TruCon17: Send Your Mission. The theme for the conference is named for the motto of Harry Truman&rsquo;s own U.S. Army unit, whose unconditional, matter-of-fact ethos of &ldquo;Send Your Mission&rdquo; served them well as they fought across Europe in WWI 100 years ago. Truman and his soldiers fought because they believed in their cause, and we too are gearing up to fight for our worldview like never before. If you are interested in being a sponsor of this event, please click 
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WWI and Truman National Security Project

 With the 100th anniversary of the United States&rsquo; entry into World War I in April 2017, Truman is working with our Chapters and Expert Groups to start discussions about lessons from the past and implications for the future. Speaker series events around the country will examine the global shifts in power dynamics from World War I to the present and determine how America can best lead in the 21st century. The first event in this series will be hosted next month; additional details will be announced soon. Chicago Salon on NATO and RussiaOn April 12, Truman National Security Project Board Member Anne Wedner hosted a salon at her home in Chicago. The salon discussion centered around the U.S. relationship with NATO and Russia under the Trump Administration. Attendees included Truman
 President and CEO Michael Breen, members of the Chicago Chapter, and community members.  Due to high interest in such events, another Chicago Salon will be held in early fall. 

04/01/17, The Fayetteville Observer, 
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Don&rsquo;t leave our Afghan interpreters behind , by Ryan McGill, Truman Political Partner

Congress should work to uphold the Special Immigration Visa Program, which authorizes the State Department to issue visas to Iraqi and Afghan interpreters and other civilian partners who served alongside U.S. forces in combat.

04/03/17, World Policy Blog, 
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 Colombia&rsquo;s Peace Process Comes at a Price , by Amanda Mattingly, Truman Security Fellow

During the negotiation process with the rebel group known as the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos&rsquo; administration has allowed for a flourishing of coca and a surge in cocaine production among Colombian farmers.

04/03/17, Fusion, 
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Vets Going into Clean Energy are Upset Trump Won&rsquo;t Seize the Opportunity Too  , quotes Michael Breen, President and CEO of Truman, and Andrea Marr, Truman Defense Council

Veterans enter areas of clean energy technology and manufacturing at higher rates than other industries because on the front lines, they come face to face with the threats climate change poses and are exposed to the inherent unsustainability of fossil fuels--something the Trump Administration unfortunately denies and ignores.

04/04/17, Truman Doctrine Blog, 
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The Foundations of Our Freedom , by Sally Painter, Truman National Security Board Member

Although international institutions warrant reforms and course corrections at times,  we must never forget or underestimate the benefits that they have given us and the collaborative approach to freedom and security that they represent.

04/05/17, The Diplomat, 
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Cybersecurity Must Top Agenda as Trump Hosts Xi , by Jesse Heatley, Truman Security Fellow

Since China&rsquo;s cyber attacks and cyber policies continue to threaten the growth prospects of America&rsquo;s top technology and manufacturing companies, President Trump must provide much more than lip service if he truly seeks to support American jobs and companies.

04/06/17, Truman Doctrine Blog, 
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All Options on North Korea Should Include Diplomacy , by Peter Crail, Truman Security Fellow

While diplomatic efforts have not yet resulted in North Korea&rsquo;s denuclearization, its nuclear and missile capabilities would likely far exceed what they are today in the absence of past diplomatic agreements that have helped avoid a devastatingly costly war.

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