“The Endowment’s rich history over the last century has brought together political leaders, policymakers, and public intellectuals from all countries ... ”
– Kevin Rudd
Former Australian Prime Minister
“[Carnegie is]…one of the centers of gravity of thinking about national security matters in our country.”
– General Martin Dempsey
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
“Carnegie remains a first-rate source of policy analysis and practical guidance on all the major international issues and I rely on the advice and counsel of many Carnegie scholars.”
– John McCain
U.S. Senator
“The Carnegie Endowment has been a training ground for many of the allstars in the State Department during the Clinton administration and throughout this century … ”
– Madeleine Albright
Former Secretary of State
“I appreciate the work Carnegie Endowment does...Above all, [it is] an approach that says, ‘We want to make a difference. We want to see if we can have an impact.’”
– Kofi Annan
Former Secretary General
of the United Nations
“I cannot think of a better alignment of communication, information, and getting people together.”
– Eric Schmidt
Executive Chairman of Google
“[T]his great vision of becoming a global think tank [is] badly needed in an interconnected world.”
– Nicholas Burns
Undersecretary of State
for Political Affairs
“The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace...has established itself as one of the most globally trusted talking-shops.”
– The Economist
“It is truly a global think tank…completely and appropriately reflective of the nature of the challenges that we face today.”
– John Kerry
U.S. Senator
“A force for global peace and security for 100 years.”
– John Brennan
Homeland Security Advisor
“An excellent institution that does important work to help establish stronger international laws and organizations.”
– His Royal Highness
Prince Turki Al-Faisal
“The Carnegie Endowment…has for a century been dedicated to understanding and preventing war and its myriad causes.”
– Robert Gates
U.S. Secretary of Defense
“The Carnegie Endowment is known on both sides of the aisle with great deal of respect for your active international engagement….”
– Michael Turner
U.S. Congressman
“[This event is]… a testament to the success that you’ve had in transforming Carnegie… into a truly global think tank.”
– Leon Panetta
U.S. Secretary of Defense
