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Jeane Kirkpatrick Professor of International Affairs, Director of Belfer Center, The Belfer Center, Harvard University
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Meghan O'Sullivan is the Director of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs and the Jeane Kirkpatrick Professor of International Affairs at Harvard University's Kennedy School.
With a career spanning government, diplomacy, academia, and business, Dr O'Sullivan is uniquely positioned to provide insights into foreign policy, national security, energy markets, and the global transition to a net-zero economy. Since 2008, she has been a prominent member of the Harvard Kennedy School faculty, educating future leaders and writing books, articles, and opinion pieces on policy issues.
Throughout her career, Dr O'Sullivan has held senior policymaking roles, advised national security officials, and received numerous awards, including the U.S. Defense Department's highest civilian honor, the Distinguished Public Service Medal. She currently serves on U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's Foreign Policy Advisory Board and was been Deputy National Security Advisor for Iraq and Afghanistan in the George W. Bush Administration. She spent two years in total in Iraq while in the U.S. government.
Beyond her public service, Dr O'Sullivan actively advises the private sector on geopolitical risk and holds leadership roles in non-profit organizations. As a Partner at Macro Advisory Partners and Chair of the North American Group of the Trilateral Commission, she continues to shape global dynamics.
Dr O'Sullivan holds a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University, a master's degree in economics, and a doctorate in politics from Oxford University. Her dedication to leadership and multi-cultural understanding is evident in her recognition as a Henry Crown Fellow and a Henry Luce Fellow.
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