Bachmann has represented Minnesota’s 6th district since 2007 and also founded and chairs the congressional Tea Party Caucus. She served in the Minnesota State Senate from 2001-2007 and is a former federal tax attorney. Bachmann’s foreign policy priorities have largely focused on strengthening the military, opposing cuts to defense spending, and in general projecting an [...]
Romney’s views of America’s role in the world have been shaped by his public service, extensive business background, and his missionary service abroad in France. As a candidate during the ’08 campaigns, Romney traveled to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait, and he returned to Afghanistan in January 2011. While Olympic Committee CEO and business executive, he [...]
Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs (Vacant) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs is responsible for coordinating U.S. security and defense policies relating to the nations and international organizations of Europe (including NATO), the Middle East and Africa.
Francisco “Frank” Sanchez Under Secretary for International Trade As Undersecretary for International Trade, Frank Sanchez is responsible for overseeing the analysis of global trade issues and trade promotion. Sanchez served in the Clinton administration as Assistant Transportation Secretary, focusing on international issues in the Office of the Special Envoy of the Americas. He also worked [...]
Francis Collins Director, National Institutes of Health As the director of the National Institute of Health, Francis Collins oversees the primary government agency for biomedical and health research. The work of the NIH is generally focused on domestic health issues, but Collins has stated his commitment to setting an international example of the United States’ [...]
Thomas Frieden Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Thomas Frieden directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the nation’s lead public health agency. In addition to his role in domestic health issues, global health centers will look to Frieden for leadership on global health policy, especially as it relates to controlling epidemics [...]
James Miller Under Secretary for Policy James Miller’s position as Under Secretary for Policy makes him one of the most influential actors in the Department of Defense. He plays an instrumental role in developing U.S. military and national security strategy. He previously served as Principle Deputy Under Secretary under Michele Flournoy. Miller has held senior [...]
Daniel Yohannes CEO, Millennium Challenge Corporation In his capacity as MCC CEO, Daniel Yohannes will give strategic vision to the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) as it cultivates new partnerships with developing countries, and continues to build on existing ones. The MCC carries out poverty reduction and economic growth programs around the world based on the [...]
