Pentagon Halts Participation in Think Tank Events

The Pentagon is suspending participation in all think tank events, Politico reported Thursday, one week after pulling out of the Aspen Security Forum.

Politico cited an email sent Thursday that it had obtained, a directive which also singled out the Halifax International Security Forum, held each winter in Nova Scotia, as an event to be skipped.  

Further, the Pentagon will review all requests for participation at events and will ask for remarks in advance for events that are approved, according to the report. The directive applies to military officers, civil servants, and senior enlisted leaders, according to Politico. 

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