Stanley A. Weiss
Founding Chairman
Stanley A. Weiss was formerly Chairman of American Premier, Inc., a mining, refractories, chemicals and mineral processing company. He is Founding Chairman of Business Executives for National Security (BENS), a nonpartisan organization of senior executives who use the best practices of business to strengthen the nation's security.
Mr. Weiss has written widely on public policy matters, with articles in numerous publications including the International Herald Tribune, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The Washington Times. His book, Manganese: The Other Uses, is the definitive work on the non-metallurgical uses of manganese.
A former fellow at Harvard's Center for International Affairs, Mr. Weiss is the recipient of an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Point Park College in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Premier Chemicals and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the American Ditchley Foundation, the International Institute for Strategic Studies, and the Royal Institute in the UK. Mr. Weiss has served on the Board of Directors of Harman International Industries; the Board of Visitors of Georgetown University School of Foreign Service; and the Advisory Boards of RAND's Center for Middle East Public Policy and the International Crisis Group.
Mr. Weiss is married with two children. He divides his time between his residence in London and his office in Washington DC.
-- Stanley Weiss steps down as Chairman --
Articles
2010
A First Step Toward Democracy?
February 23, 2010
Rivals and Partners
January 9-10, 2010
2009
A Civilian Surge for Afghanistan?
December 28, 2009
Indonesia's Security Burden
September 4, 2009
Water for Peace
July 14, 2009
Help Us or We Leave
May 29, 2009
India: Wary on Obama
April 18, 2009
A System That Works is Democratic Enough
April 10, 2009
Only the U.S. Can Win the War on Drugs
February 25, 2009
Focusing on the Wrong Election in Isreal
February 25, 2009
On Iran, Begin with the End in Mind
February 22, 2009
Myanmar: Whom Do Sanctions Hurt?
February 20, 2009
2008
Azerbaijan: The Key to the Caucasus
December 9, 2008
The "Obama Effect" At Home and Abroad
November 5, 2008
Pakistan and Afghanistan: The Enemy is Not India
October 29, 2008
Young Indonesians Challange the Old Order
August 25, 2008
America’s Image: How to Electrify the World
July 22, 2008
Europe and Iran: Wielding a Small Stick
June 7-8, 2008
India: The Incredible and the Vulnerable
April 23, 2008
Thailand: A King's Lesson in Democracy
March 12, 2008
Sanctions are Holding Burmese People "Economic"
March 2, 2008
Burma: Are Sanctions the Answer?
February 9-10, 2008
2007
Iraq Needs a "Jobs Surge"
December 27, 2007
The ASEAN Way Forward
November 20, 2007
U.S., Russia Can Build on "Cold Peace"
October 24, 2007
What's Holding Indonesia Back
September 1-2, 2007
Dealing with Iran: Finally, a Stick
July 27, 2007
A Fundamental Truth
July 7, 2007
New Delhi's Delicate Balancing Act
April 28, 2007
Mynamar's Neighbors Hold the Key
March 8, 2007
Thailand 's Lesson in Populism
February 1, 2007
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2006
After Iraq, a New U.S. Military Model
December 27, 2006
Somalia : Old Nightmare, New Danger
November 25-26, 2006
Inching Westward in the Maghreb
October 31, 2006
Indonesia: Why Pluralism will Prevail
September 14, 2006
Syria 's Crucial Role: Why Damascus Meddles - and Matters
August 8 , 2006
Iran and Israel: The Bonds That Tie Persians and Jews
July 11, 2006
U.S.-Mexico: Next Door Neighbors, Worlds Apart
June 1, 2006
Recognizing Reality
May 8, 2006
Iran 's President is Playing a Weak Hand
March 15, 2006
No Tuning Out Thailand's Muslim Insurgency
February 20, 2006
A Farewell to Iraqi Arms?
January 24, 2006
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2005
Don't Play This Great Game
December 10-11, 2005
Protecting the World's Economic Arteries
November 24, 2005
Avoiding a Russian Arms Disaster
November 6, 2005
Co-authored with Ted Turner Appeared in Washington Times
The Sunni World Turned Upside Down
September 16, 2005
Washington is Neglecting a New Friend
August 16, 2005
Tempting the Curse
July 20, 2005
Learning to Live with the Persian Bomb
June 23, 2005
The Power of Water: The Untapped Might of the Himalayas
May 11, 2005
Nuclear Iran: The Principle is Set, Now What's the Price?
April 6, 2005
It's Time for the U.S. and India to Go Steady
March 8, 2005
When Military Ties Save Lives; After the Tsunami
February 5-6, 2005
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2004
Latin America is No Joke: U.S. Neighbor Relations
December 27, 2004
Replacing Mexican Myth with Reality
November 13-14, 2004
An African Microstate Confronts the Curse of Oil
October 7, 2004
Afghanistan 's Need for Good Neighbors
September 1, 2004
The Classroom Battle for Indonesia's Soul
August 17, 2004
Building Democracy Takes Patience
July 31, 2004
Why Bush Should Go to Tehran
May 25, 2004
Sheiks Give Modernity a Try
April 15, 2004
Elections Do Not a Democracy Make
March 27, 2004
India and Pakistan
February 21, 2004
China Challenges the Old U.S.-Thai Bond
February 5, 2004
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2003
Algeria Can Guide Washington
December 4, 2003
Algeria Stumbles Toward a New Era
October 30, 2003
Choosing a Template for Iraq
October 3, 2003
An Early Guide to Indonesia's Next President
September 5, 2003
Indonesia 's Progress Will Continue
August 8, 2003
Get Real, Preserve Artificial Countries
August 5, 2003
Iraq Needs Help Kicking the Oil Addiction
June 13, 2003
Reconcilable Differences
May 9, 2003
Shiite Struggle is Crucial for Iraq
April 18, 2003
The Two Faces of India
March 25, 2003
The Battle for the Soul of Islam: Moderates' Courage
February 28, 2003
Washington Should Join India and Iran In Axis of Friendship
February 11, 2003
India + Iran = A Foundation for Stability
February 6, 2003
Being Dead is Bad for Business
January 18, 2003
This Farewell Message Still Has Lessons For Us
January 17, 2003
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2002
Which Islam? Reformers Need the Military
December 19, 2002
Axis of Hope: Iraq, Turkey, Israel
November 7, 2002
Governance After Saddam-Change For the Better this Time
October 15, 2002
Indonesia-Send the Military to Business School
September 19, 2002
Indonesia Rising
August 8, 2002
Tasks for Russia, China, India and Indonesia
July 11, 2002
A Charade of Bullies Feigning Decency
May 17, 2002
Who Needs Whom?
April 25, 2002
The U.S. Isn't Wedded to Saudi Oil
April 19, 2002
Engage Indonesia
April 11, 2002
How to Promote People Power In Iran
March 20, 2002 (Response)
February 7, 2002, New York Times op-ed on spending smarter at defense by William A. Owens and Stanley A. Weiss
Pakistan 's Ruler Is the Key Player in the struggle Inside Islam
January 17, 2002
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2001
Saddam's Regime in Iraq Should Be the Next Tyranny to Fall
November 28, 2001
As in the Cold War, the West Can Win in the End
October 19, 2001
Look Past the Palestinians to See the Real Threat
September 12, 2001
Indonesia : The Military Can Shape Up if Washington Helps
August 20, 2001
China and India Face Off in Nepal
July 21, 2001
Uncle Sam Is Stuck in the Gulf Without a Compass
July 5, 2001
Washington and Tehran Ought to Get Together Against Saddam
May 24, 2001
Iran Matters Too Much to Be Left Out of America's Relations
April 25, 2001
How Wahid Should Try to Save His Presidency
March 21, 2001
India Has a Babu Dilemma: Red Tape or Serious Business?
March 8, 2001
America and India are Getting Together, and It's About Time
February 9, 2001
Indonesia : Politics in Ugly Disguise
January 8, 2001
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2000
Look Again at the Mideast and Spot the Importance of Iran
International Herald Tribune, December 18, 2000
No Way Out — We must stay in the Balkans
International Herald Tribune, October 24, 2000
Pakistan 's Sole Hope for Survival
International Herald Tribune, September 20, 2000
In Indonesia, Help Wahid's Military to Stop Being the Problem
International Herald Tribune, August 24, 2000
Mexico After NAFTA Becomes a New Home for Democracy
International Herald Tribune, June 28, 2000
Wahid Is Good for Indonesia and Deserves Help
International Herald Tribune, June 7, 2000
Iran 's Revolution
International Herald Tribune, April 18, 2000
Suspense in the Final Act as the Drama Nears Its End in Iran
International Herald Tribune, April 4, 2000
Be Quiet While Indonesia's Chess Master Makes His Moves
International Herald Tribune, March 6, 2000
Widen the Focus and See the Big Picture in Iran
International Herald Tribune, February 11, 2000
Develop Separate policies for India and Pakistan
International Herald Tribune, January 28, 2000
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1999
Next, Indonesians Need to Reform Their Military
International Herald Tribune, November 3, 1999
How to Help Indonesia Prosper in the Free World
International Herald Tribune, September 21, 1999
Indonesia Struggles with a Presidential Race
International Herald Tribune, September 7, 1999
Pakistan Ought to Concentrate on Pulling Itself Together
International Herald Tribune, July 14, 1999
Trade Sanctions Are a Misused Tool
International Herald Tribune, June 26, 1999
Food Aid for Thought
Washington Times, March 23, 1999
Food Sanctions Are Bad Policy, So Just Lift Them
International Herald Tribune, March 18, 1999
Washington Panders to Beijing and Patronizes New Delhi
International Herald Tribune, March 2, 1999
Waiting for the 'Just King' to Calm Indonesia's Chaos
International Herald Tribune, January 23, 1999
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1998
The Place for Iran Is on the American Side Against Iraq
International Herald Tribune, December 9, 1998
India Should Be at the Top of Washington's Contact List
International Herald Tribune, November 16, 1998
The Hunt is on for Osama bin Laden
The Washington Times, September 16, 1998
U.S. Should Seize the Chance to Engage Iran
International Herald Tribune, September 8, 1998
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Speeches
Defense Spending, National Security, and the War on Terrorism
February 10, 2005
The New Face of Terrorism
November 22, 1999
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