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Moran Global Reps Eritrean Rebel Group

Mon, Jul. 14, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

EritreaFormer Virginia Congressman Jim Moran’s firm represents the Eritrean Blue Revolution Front, which wants to overthrow the repressive government of Eritrea president Isaias Afwerki.

Palestine Monetary Authority Taps SPB

Mon, Jul. 7, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

PalestineSquire Patton Boggs has signed on to do Congressional outreach for the Palestine Monetary Authority, along with counsel on reputational risk.

Checkmate Checks In for Pakistan

Wed, Jun. 18, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

PakistanCheckmate Government Relations is supporting Pakistan as it seeks to boost its relationship with the US.

Prosek Supports UAE's Media Office

Fri, Jun. 13, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

UAEProsek Partners provided PR support for the United Arab Emirates’ national media office during the United Nations’ 18th Conference of State Parties on the rights of people with disabilities, held in New York from June 10-12.

UAE’s Ras Al Khaimah Seeks US Support

Thu, Jun. 12, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

RAKThe government media office of Ras Al Khaimah, which is part of the United Arab Emirates, is seeking a firm to represent it in the US.

Pakistan Picks Qorvis for $1.8M Pact

Fri, Jun. 6, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

PakistanPakistan has awarded Qorvis a $150K monthly contract for strategic communications to highlight its culture, people, economy and history.

Taiwan Boosts DC Firepower

Thu, Jun. 5, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

TaiwanForward Global has signed a $50K a month strategic communications contract with Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the US.

Vietnam Hires Crowell Global for Trade Issues

Tue, Jun. 3, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

VietnamVietnam, which is targeted with a 46 percent tariff, has hired Crowell Global Advisors for consulting services related to international trade and investment policy.

Ashcroft Law Firm Finally Files DRC Pact

Thu, May 29, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

John AshcroftThe law firm of former US Attorney General John Ashcroft has finally registered with the Justice Dept. for its June 23, 2021 contract with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

FGS Global Works Issues for Argentina

Wed, May 28, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

ArgentinaFGS Global is providing issues management and communications counsel to Argentina regarding litigation that is handled by Sullivan & Cromwell.

Ballard Partners Helps Taiwan Connect

Tue, May 27, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

TaiwanBallard Partners has picked up Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to help it connect with US government officials.

Panama Maritime Authority Calls in Checkmate

Fri, May 23, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

PanamaThe Panama Maritime Authority has agreed to pay a $195K monthly fee to Trump-tied Checkmate Government Relations to facilitate outreach to US officials and decision makers.

Denmark Recruits Mercury Public Affairs

Wed, May 21, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

DenmarkDenmark has enlisted Mercury Public Affairs for strategic consulting, PA, marketing and communications work as president Trump vows to acquire Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of the European nation. (Updated)

R&C Makes Hollywood Pitch for Qatar

Tue, May 20, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Media CityInterpublic’s Rogers & Cowan/PMK is handling the soft launch of Qatar Media City’s film committee during the Cannes 2025 from May 13-24.

Japan Keeps Tabs on US Public Opinion

Mon, May 19, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

JapanJapan has hired Echelon Insights to keep its finger on the pulse of public opinion in the US regarding the political climate.

Lighthouse Strategies Advises Qatar

Tue, May 13, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

QatarLighthouse Strategies, which was formed this month by Congressional staffer Sam Kuebler, is providing government relations support for the Embassy of Qatar.