The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/michele-flournoy/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:49:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Michèle Flournoy | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/michele-flournoy/ 32 32 Biden faces pressure from competing factions over pick for secretary of defense https://www.timesofisrael.com/biden-faces-pressure-from-competing-factions-over-pick-for-secretary-of-defense/ Thu, 03 Dec 2020 02:27:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2441589 Progressive groups oppose leading contender Michèle Flournoy over her policies, while black leaders push for African American choice

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]]> Biden’s expected historic Pentagon pick known for her work on US-Israel ties https://www.timesofisrael.com/bidens-expected-pentagon-pick-known-for-work-on-us-israel-ties/ Sat, 14 Nov 2020 18:43:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2429720 Michele Flournoy, seen as top choice to serve as defense secretary, would be first woman to lead the department

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]]> Who are Biden’s potential senior appointees, and what are their views on Israel? https://www.timesofisrael.com/who-are-bidens-potential-senior-appointees-and-what-are-their-views-on-israel/ Fri, 13 Nov 2020 07:33:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2428927 Some picks may hinge on whether Democrats win Senate; choices for secretary of state boast pro-Israel bonafides but rankled some by supporting Iran deal

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]]> Clinton’s foreign policy advisers stand out for not standing out https://www.timesofisrael.com/clintons-foreign-policy-advisers-stand-out-for-not-standing-out/ Thu, 05 May 2016 00:36:43 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1386950 Unlike Sanders and Trump, Democratic presidential hopeful taps party establishment figures, left-wing hawks

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]]> Kerry: US to accept 185,000 refugees by 2017 https://www.timesofisrael.com/kerry-us-to-accept-185000-refugees-by-2017/ Sun, 20 Sep 2015 22:23:04 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1253726 Further increases hampered by counterterrorism screening and lack of money from Congress, says top US diplomat

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]]> Obama faces shrinking pool of Pentagon contenders https://www.timesofisrael.com/obama-faces-shrinking-pool-of-pentagon-contenders/ Tue, 02 Dec 2014 14:47:50 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1100282 Following resignation of Chuck Hagel, the secretary of defense post has a dearth of willing candidates

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]]> Flournoy said to reject US defense secretary job https://www.timesofisrael.com/flournoy-said-to-reject-defense-secretary-job/ Tue, 25 Nov 2014 22:59:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1097473&preview_id=1097473 Leading candidate to succeed Chuck Hagel reportedly concerned White House interference would impede her work

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]]> But is it good for the Jews? https://www.timesofisrael.com/but-is-it-good-for-the-jews/ Tue, 25 Nov 2014 12:41:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1097093 With Iran talks extended, Chuck Hagel pink-slipped and the Jewish state bill making waves at home and abroad, the press is less concerned with news value than Jews value

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]]> Hagel resignation comes at messy moment for US https://www.timesofisrael.com/hagel-resignation-comes-at-messy-moment-for-us/ Tue, 25 Nov 2014 08:12:01 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1097020 With American efforts against the Islamic State deepening, and more budget cuts on the horizon, Obama seeks a fourth defense chief

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]]> Glass shattering? Flournoy tops Pentagon shortlist https://www.timesofisrael.com/glass-shattering-flournoy-tops-pentagon-shortlist/ Tue, 25 Nov 2014 02:12:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1096976 Former Defense Department policy chief and longstanding Obama confidante could become first woman to lead US military

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]]> How the Hagel nomination battle became a fight over the Israel lobby https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-the-hagel-nomination-battle-became-a-fight-over-the-israel-lobby/ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:53:42 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=326068 Many Democrats want a Democrat for defense secretary. Many Republicans are angered by Chuck Hagel's political independence. And most senators disagree with his policy positions. Yet his supporters insistently frame opposition to Hagel's nomination as the pernicious agitation of a hardline Israel lobby

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]]> As Hagel’s star withers, will a blunt-talking policy wonk drop her kids to take the Pentagon? https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-hagels-star-withers-will-a-blunt-talking-policy-wonk-drop-her-kids-to-take-the-pentagons-reins/ Tue, 25 Dec 2012 06:57:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=322740 Michele Flournoy has been touted by conservatives, Israel supporters, women's rights activists and Democrats for the US defense secretary post. But does she even want the job?

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]]> White House may be backtracking on Hagel for defense chief post https://www.timesofisrael.com/white-house-may-be-backtracking-on-hagel-for-defense-chief-post/ Mon, 24 Dec 2012 06:34:12 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=321730 Washington magazine says Obama administration, spooked by opposition to former senator's dovish positions, looking at other candidates

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]]> Hagel would face tough confirmation because of stance on Israel and Iran, senators indicate https://www.timesofisrael.com/hagel-would-face-tough-confirmation-because-of-stance-on-israel-and-iran-senators-indicate/ Mon, 24 Dec 2012 00:46:14 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=321508 Joe Lieberman and Lindsay Graham predict a challenging process if Obama nominates his reported preference for defense secretary

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]]> Opposition to Hagel appointment unites pro-Israel advocates, women’s groups, Republicans https://www.timesofisrael.com/opposition-to-hagel-appointment-unites-pro-israel-advocates-womens-groups-republicans/ Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:36:34 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=317004 'Jewish lobby' comment, suggestion to negotiate with Hamas, objection to labeling Hezbollah a terrorist organization dog Defense candidate

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