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International Security Advisory Board Marks First Gathering Under Clinton

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, July 14th, 2011

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The International Security Advisory Board (ISAB) members appointed by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met for the first time on Tuesday. Former Defense Secretary William Perry will serve as chairman of the group that provides independent insight and advice on scientific, technical, and policy aspects of arms control, disarmament, proliferation, international security, and related aspects of public diplomacy. The Board’s recommendations are made directly to Clinton and the State Department. Among other Board members are Michael Anastasio, former Director of…

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