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Rogers Counsels Venezuela's Machado

Fri, Aug. 7, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

MachadoThe law firm of Ed Rogers, founding partner of BGR Group, has agreed to provide pro-bono guidance and strategic counsel to Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado.

DGA Group Calls in Middle East Pros

Tue, Jul. 14, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

DGADGA Group has lined up the former US ambassadors to Qatar and Saudi Arabia as senior advisors to help clients navigate that politically complex region.

Japan Remains #1 in US Impact

Fri, Jul. 3, 2026

By Steve Barnes

BGR Impact IndexJapan has kept its position as the country with the strongest ties to the U.S. for the third consecutive year in the recently released 2026 BGR Impact Index.

Nobel Prize Winner Machado Gets US PR Rep

Fri, Jun. 19, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

MachadoNobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado has signed on RP&B Consulting for strategic communications services in the US on matters connected with America’s relationship with Venezuela.

WaPo's Surveillance Pricing Policy Draws Suit

Thu, Jun. 18, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Washington PostThe Washington Post's surveillance pricing policy isn't good for its transparency, credibility... Iran shouldn't hold its breath waiting for its $300B reconstuction fund... CEOs are bullish on sales growth, capital expenditures, not so much on hiring.

Liberia Hires Ballard to Enhance US Ties

Tue, Jun. 2, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

LiberiaLiberia has agreed to pay a $100K monthly retainer to Ballard Partners for counsel on how to improve its relations with the US.

Qatar Foundation Enrolls Venable

Wed, Apr. 8, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Qatar FoundationThe Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development enrolls Venable for government relations services.

W&M Trains Liberian Lawmakers

Thu, Mar. 12, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

LiberiaWashington & Madison is designing and coordinating a legislative training and exchange program in the US for members of Liberia’s legislature.

State Dept. Vet Stevens Joins DCI Group

Tue, Mar. 10, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

WIll StevensDCI Group has hired Will Stevens, who has more than 20 years of State Dept. experience, to bolster its international practice.

A&P Works to Attract Investment in Uzbekistan

Thu, Mar. 5, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

UzbelkistanArnold & Porter Kaye Scholer is helping the Embassy of Uzbekistan's efforts to attract increased trade and investment in Central Asia’s most populous country.

GrayRobinson Makes DC Case for The Colombo Plan

Mon, Feb. 23, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

ColomboGrayRobinson is providing government affairs services to The Colombo Plan, provider of economic and social development support for the countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Ballard Adds Aussie Rare Earths Co.

Wed, Feb. 18, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Energy TransitionBallard Partners has lined up Australia’s Energy Transition Minerals company, an explorer and developer of rare earths minerals opportunities. It touts its Greenland property as having the potential to become the biggest rare earths producer in the western world.

Alienating Our Greatest Ally

Wed, Feb. 18, 2026

By Rene A. Henry

Rene HenryIn 1976, Canada spent millions to honor the U.S. on its 200th birthday. The recent actions of the U.S. government make a repeat of that highly unlikely for the upcoming 250th birthday celebration.

Gunster Strategies Reps Ex-UK PM Truss

Thu, Jun. 26, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Liz TrussGunster Stategies Worldwide has signed on former British prime minister Liz Truss to support her public policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement efforts in the US.