
From David's Desk
Introducing From David’s Desk, a new newsletter penned by Carlyle Co-Founder and Co-Chairman David M. Rubenstein and other leaders across our firm. Each edition provides insights on public policy, geopolitics, and other topics in and around Washington, DC.

Panda-monium In Washington
In this edition, David shares his insights on Washington’s newest celebrities—two new pandas who recently arrived at the National Zoo.
With a mix of history, diplomacy, and personal anecdotes, David discusses the long-standing tradition of “panda diplomacy” between the United States and China, the challenges of panda conservation, and his own role in bringing these beloved animals back to the nation’s capital.