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Matthew C. Sysak reposted thisMatthew C. Sysak reposted thisBGS Managing Director Jeremy Bash offers a timely and urgent warning in Fortune: corporations are no longer bystanders in modern conflict. They are targets. In his piece, Jeremy argues that Iran's strikes on U.S. data centers in the Gulf mark a fundamental shift in how warfare is waged. Economic infrastructure like data centers, ports, shipping lanes, and energy networks is now deliberately in the crosshairs, and companies can no longer treat geopolitical risk as a compliance checkbox. Jeremy calls on corporate leaders to act accordingly: investing in real-time intelligence, hardening physical and digital infrastructure, and building genuine partnerships with governments and national security professionals before the next strike. Not after. "The front lines of modern conflict no longer run only through military bases. They run through ports, data centers, shipping lanes, and corporate networks." Read the full op-ed here: https://lnkd.in/e38BqfcJ
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Matthew C. Sysak reposted thisMatthew C. Sysak reposted thisIran's bet is straightforward: let oil prices rise and force the U.S. to wrap up military operations prematurely. Deploying U.S. warships to the Strait of Hormuz — alongside allied vessels — is the right counter. The signal to oil markets matters even before the coalition is fully assembled, and could have a stabilizing effect on prices now. Watch ⬇️
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Matthew C. Sysak shared thisNew episode of NatSec Matters: The CENTCOM Playbook for Iran Must listen—Gen. Votel gives a detailed, candid breakdown of the military realities in Iran, from the Strait of Hormuz to a potential HEU recovery mission. 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eQmWyyYe
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Matthew C. Sysak reposted thisI am thrilled to join Beacon Global Strategies as a Vice President in the Defense and Aerospace practice! Feeling immense gratitude to Beacon leadership, especially Erik Raven and Josh Kirshner, for the opportunity to get to know the team last year through the DoW Skillbridge / Army Career Skills Program. After a career in government service, it’s especially meaningful to begin this next chapter in the private sector while continuing to focus on the work that matters most to me—strengthening our national security.Matthew C. Sysak reposted thisBGS is excited to welcome back Raven Bukowski Stein as a Vice President in our Defense and Aerospace Practice. Raven rejoins the firm after completing a Senior Defense Fellowship at BGS through the Department of War SkillBridge Program. A recently retired U.S. Army intelligence officer with nearly 23 years of national security experience, she has served at the highest levels of government, including on the Army Staff, the Joint Staff, in the Office of the Secretary of War, and at the White House National Security Council. Most recently, she served as Director of Legislative Affairs at the NSC, where she advised senior White House officials and advanced bipartisan national security initiatives with Congress. "Raven brings an exceptional combination of operational experience, policy insight, and deep understanding of how national security decisions are made in Washington," said Erik Raven, Managing Director at Beacon Global Strategies. “Her experience across the military, the interagency, and the legislative process will strengthen our ability to help clients navigate evolving national security priorities and compete in a rapidly changing strategic environment.” Welcome back to the team, Raven! 🥂 🔗 Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/eHXp2KxM
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Matthew C. Sysak shared thisNew episode of NatSec Matters: The Iranian Endgame Michael Allen speaks with former NSC Director for Iran Richard Nephew about the joint U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran and what could come next—including regime collapse scenarios, potential retaliation across the region, leadership succession in Tehran, and growing nuclear proliferation concerns. 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eFQuwKVT
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Matthew C. Sysak reposted thisMatthew C. Sysak reposted thisOn Bloomberg Television, I argued there's a growing likelihood of U.S. military action against Iran and outlined potential targets that could be in focus. ⬇️
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Matthew C. Sysak shared thisScaling our National Security Technology team at Beacon.Matthew C. Sysak shared thisMeet the Beacon Global Strategies National Security Technology Practice Leadership team. What do we do? For the past decade we’ve worked hard to inject competition into the national security and defense industrial base by partnering with the best entrepreneurs and investors that America has to offer.. to launch, build, strengthen and grow public sector businesses. We’ve built the team to prioritize expertise in technology, national security requirements, and acquisition and budget processes. For example: Whitney McNamara has built out our Practice’s ability to get deep in technology in an incredibly unique way and tie it to real opportunities. This helps us not just be outside consultants, but to work across every aspect of our clients’ business to align to national security needs and business outcomes. Executives from companies of all sizes look to Whitney for this guidance. Julie Grundman brings decades of experience in cybersecurity, law, and business. Four years into her leadership of this Practice, she has built out our capabilities to support market development efforts in cybersecurity and IT modernization, as well as risk and compliance related advisory work. Alicia Chavy is our secret weapon. Over 6 years in, there is no problem she can’t tackle. She has helped countless executives use their time wisely while in DC, while also identifying strategies for growth and product-market fit. Alicia can navigate opportunities for any technology across the national security innovation base – from quantum and AI to manufacturing. Kaly McKenna brings the warfighter’s perspective to everything we do. After 20 years in the Air Force having served as a pilot, an Air Force Base Chief Innovation Officer, a fellowship at A16Z, and on the leadership team overseeing the Air Force Budget process, she helps entrepreneurs hone their capabilities for mission needs - and is a budget nerd on top of it! Elissa Miller is the former S&T lead at DoD CAPE where she spent almost half a decade, on top of her time at think tanks, and on the Hill. Elissa cuts through a lot of noise for clients to focus on real applications, mission requirements, and tangible outcomes for growth. She works issues ranging from C-UAS to information operations, and I’ve never seen anyone put points on the board in the form of contracts like Elissa. Clementine Starling-Daniels is our newest addition and brings the ability to not only stand up and lead teams with action as the imperative, but to support the Defense ecosystem with her expertise across all domains in a complex geopolitical and technological landscape. We are lucky to be supported by incredible Associates, Analysts and Colleagues across the Firm and Practice Areas. We are always looking for talent that will make us stronger. Our priority is to prove that the power of a team in our business continues to strengthen our tactical and strategic support to clients.. so that we only get better as we grow. 💪
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Matthew C. Sysak reposted thisMatthew C. Sysak reposted this#ICYMI: BGS Managing Director Michael Allen joined Fox News' America Reports to discuss Pete Hegseth's Senate Armed Services Committee nomination hearing. “What he will be is the soldier’s secretary. He talked so much about the war fighter, lethality, training, readiness. I think we need to lean into what his strengths are and those are his communication skills, and his ability to promote the force, to ensure that recruitment comes back, and ultimately to sell to the American people and to the Congress higher defense spending because of China and because of the other threats the United States faces.” Watch Michael’s full interview here ⬇️
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Matthew C. Sysak shared thisWell done Ivan!Matthew C. Sysak shared thisCongratulations to BGS Senior Vice President Ivan Kanapathy on his appointment as Senior Director for Asia at the National Security Council. In this pivotal role, Ivan will serve as the White House lead and interagency policy coordinator on East Asia security issues, playing an integral part in advancing U.S. interests and values in the region. Ivan has been an invaluable colleague at BGS, bringing deep expertise and dedication to his work. We wish him the very best as he takes on this critical role. Thank you, Ivan, for your contributions to BGS, and best of luck in this important chapter of your career! https://lnkd.in/eMT5GeFtBeacon Global Strategies Congratulates Ivan Kanapathy on Appointment as Senior Director for Asia at the National Security Council - Beacon Global StrategiesBeacon Global Strategies Congratulates Ivan Kanapathy on Appointment as Senior Director for Asia at the National Security Council - Beacon Global Strategies
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