JINSA in the News

Tom Neumann, JINSA’s Executive Director, was named one of The Forward newspaper’s “Fifty Leaders to Watch.” The November 14 issue of the influential Jewish paper, noted that “When the world’s attention drifted from Iraq after the Gulf War, Tom Neumann’s attention remained focused on that country. With the spotlight back on Iraq, the rest of the world is playing catch-up with the executive director for the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs… Mr. Neumann says the times have made him appear more conservative than he really is.

Tom Neumann, JINSA’s Executive Director, was named one of The Forward newspaper’s “Fifty Leaders to Watch.” The November 14 issue of the influential Jewish paper, noted that “When the world’s attention drifted from Iraq after the Gulf War, Tom Neumann’s attention remained focused on that country. With the spotlight back on Iraq, the rest of the world is playing catch-up with the executive director for the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs… Mr. Neumann says the times have made him appear more conservative than he really is. ‘If it’s hawkish to be for national security then I’m hawkish,’ he says. ‘We’ve got to keep our focus on the fact that Saddam Hussein is still in power and still poses a threat.'”

Forward Reprints Chalabi Speech

The same issue of The Forward reprinted in its entirety the JINSA publication “Creating a Post-Saddam Iraq,” a June 1997 speech by Iraqi National Congress leader Ahmad Chalabi to the JINSA Board.

JINSA Communications Director/Analyst Jim Colbert Quoted in USA Today

USA Today/Gannett News Service article “Iraq Showdown is Centered on Biochemicals” appearing in USA Today, Monday, November 17, 1997, p.13A quotes Jim Colbert responding to President Clinton’s noting that UN inspectors have uncovered more weapons of mass destruction potential than was destroyed during the Gulf War. Colbert said, “The Iraqis are continuing impressive research on biological and chemical weapons, and are accomplishing a lot, even with the UN sanctions in place.” Asked whether chemical weaponry can be easily detected, Colbert said, “No, if you can make paint, you’ve got a chemical weapons plant. A decently equipped commercial kitchen can be used to make chemical weapons.”