Iraq in Crisis: Recent Developments and Risk Management Strategy:
An expert panel hosted by the American Security Project and Clements Worldwide
July 16th, 2014
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Location: 1100 New York Avenue, NW 7th Floor, West Tower
The security situation in Iraq remains volatile and uncertain as ISIS has quickly unraveled regional stability by rapidly overcoming Iraqi security forces. While the consequences for the city of Baghdad and the rest of the country remain to be seen, it is clear that this activity will have short and long-term consequences not only for Iraqi citizens, but also for foreign businesses looking to continue operations. Similar events in Nigeria, Mali, and Pakistan prove that these security setbacks are not isolated events and may continue on a global basis in the near future.
Join the American Security Project and Clements Worldwide on July 16th, as an expert panel will discuss the latest situation in Iraq, assess some potential outcomes, and determine how individuals and businesses can effectively manage risk in the region moving forward.
Lunch refreshments will be served prior to the event from 1200-1230.
(Early response is encouraged, as space is limited)
Speakers
Daniel Wagner, CEO, Country Risk Solutions
Daniel Wagner is the CEO of Country Risk Solutions (CRS), a cross-border risk advisory firm based in Connecticut. He is an authority on political risk insurance (PRI) and analysis, and has 15 years of experience with AIG, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), GE, and the World Bank Group. Prior to founding CRS in 2009, Daniel was Senior Vice President of Country Risk at GE Energy Financial Services in Stamford, Connecticut.
MGen Robert Scales, USA (Ret.)
MG Robert H. Scales (Ret.) is a former Commandant for the U.S. Army War College and held command & staff positions in the U.S., Germany, Korea and Vietnam. He is the author of numerous books on contemporary and future warfare, including Yellow Smoke: The Future of Land Warfare for America’s Military, and Certain Victory the Official History of Desert Storm.
Missy Ryan, Journalist, Reuters News
Missy Ryan is a national security correspondent for Reuters News in Washington, DC where she covers Middle Eastern and Latin American issues. Missy was posted in Baghdad for 20 months, where she served as correspondent and deputy Iraq bureau chief for Reuters. She also served as Reuters’ acting bureau chief for Mexico and Central America. In addition to Reuters, her articles have appeared in the Boston Globe, World Policy Journal, and National Journal.
Smita Malik, Assistant Vice President of Programs and Special Risks, Clements Worldwide
Smita Malik is Assistant Vice President of Programs and Special Risks at Clements Worldwide. Smita has over 17 years of experience as a broker, servicing a varied clientele with international exposures. She has worked for Clements for more than 7 years and handles several international clients, including Save the Children, RMA Group, Ecolog and AMS.
Dante Disparte, US Managing Director, Clements Worldwide – Moderator
Dante Disparte is the U.S. Managing Director for Clements Worldwide, a leading risk management firm and insurance brokerage serving customers in more than 180 countries. He is credited with designing the world’s first card-based life insurance program for the United Nations and was formerly the Managing Director of Land Rover’s activities in 32 Sub Saharan African markets. Mr. Disparte is also a member of ASP’s Consensus.
Resources:
ASP Asymmetric Operations
US-Egypt Strategic Partnership
Are We Willing
The Strategic Effects of a Lethal Drones Policy
Three Reasons Why Libya Matters: Oil, Haftar, and Terrorism
ABOUT THE AMERICAN SECURITY PROJECT
The American Security Project is a non-profit, non-partisan public policy and research organization dedicated to fostering knowledge and understanding of a range of national security issues, promoting debate about the appropriate use of American power, and cultivating strategic responses to 21st century challenges. For more information, visit http://www.americansecurityproject.org.
