Tag Archives: Smart Power

“Smart power” — ever since Defense Secretary Robert Gates outlined the policy in a 2008 speech, it’s become the emerging tenet for how the United States should approach global security initiatives. Through a mix of military strength and nation-building activities, the aim is to keep “fractured or failed states,” as …

$20 Billion in UK healthcare IT spending for Google or Microsoft? In the UK,  Conservative Party leader David Cameron has made it clear that he wants to scrap the Labour Party government’s “centrally determined and unresponsive” plan for a $20 billion national health data network, in favor of Google Health …

Gerry Connolly (D) is the freshman Congressman from Virginia’s 11th District, including parts of Fairfax and Prince William Counties.  He replaced Tom Davis (R) after Tom’s retirement last year, and has some big shoes to fill as an advocate for the GovCon community.  Here are some highlights from our interview: I …

BAE Systems, Inc. aims to broaden its security business beyond the DoD, according to its new CEO, Anthony Zinni.  BAE and other large contractors are increasingly interested in the U.S. government’s nonmilitary efforts to improve economic and political stability in war-torn or dangerously dysfunctional countries, a concept called “smart power.” BAE …