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Philippe Étienne
Ambassador of France to the United States
Philippe Étienne serves as the ambassador of France to the United States. He previously held numerous posts, including Permanent Representative of…
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Elise Labott
Contributing Editor, POLITICO Magazine & CEO of Zivvy Media
Elise Labott is an adjunct professor at American University’s School of International Service and the founder and CEO of Zivvy Media, a digital…
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Frederick Kempe
President and CEO, Atlantic Council
Frederick Kempe has led the Atlantic Council since 2007, during which time the Washington, DC-based think tank has experienced industry-leading…
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Christopher Ford
Former United States Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Non-Proliferation
Christopher Ford served as Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Non-Proliferation from 2018 to 2021. His previous roles…
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Elaine Bunn
Former United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Missile Defense Policy
Elaine Bunn served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Missile Defense from 2013 to 2017. Bunn is a consultant on strategic…
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Missy Ryan
Reporter covering the Pentagon, military issues, and national security, The Washington Post
Missy Ryan is an award-winning Washington Post reporter whose work focuses on defense, national security, and military issues. She joined tThe…
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N. Reeves
Anne Lutomia
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Michigan State University
John Medendorp
Program Director, Borlaug Higher Education for Agricultural Research and Development