Harris's Foreign Policy Architect: The Influential Advisor Shaping U.S. Strategy
Rebecca Lissner, Kamala Harris's deputy national security advisor, emerges as a key figure in shaping U.S. foreign policy. Her pragmatic approach and strategic thinking are influencing the administration's global outlook.
Foreign Policy's SitRep has undergone significant changes, with Robbie Gramer departing after eight years and Amy Mackinnon stepping in as the new co-anchor. This transition marks a new era for the publication's foreign policy coverage.
The article focuses on Rebecca Lissner, Kamala Harris's deputy national security advisor, who is emerging as a crucial figure in shaping U.S. foreign policy. Lissner, a scholar of U.S. grand strategy, is described by colleagues as a brilliant and pragmatic thinker.
Lissner's background includes a Ph.D. from Georgetown University and significant contributions to the Biden administration's National Security Strategy. Her approach to foreign policy emphasizes maintaining a free and open world order rather than remaking the world in America's image.
"She's an incredibly talented strategist. She's a deep thinker and someone who is very thoughtful about the nature of U.S. power and the role of our alliances."
Lissner's work has focused on pragmatic liberal internationalism, aiming to address flaws in American foreign policy without completely overhauling existing structures. Her role in the administration has included directing the Russia-Ukraine "tiger team" and covering a wide range of national security issues.
In other news, Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, has been charged with multiple crimes in Paris, sparking a global debate on online speech and tech companies' legal liability. Jake Sullivan, U.S. National Security Advisor, concluded a three-day visit to China, meeting with Xi Jinping to maintain open communication between the two nations.
Tragically, a U.S.-provided F-16 fighter jet crashed in Ukraine, resulting in the death of Ukrainian pilot Oleksiy Mes.
Upcoming events include Kamala Harris and Tim Walz's first interview since Harris launched her candidacy, Azerbaijan's early legislative elections, and Xi Jinping's speech at the China-Africa summit.
The article concludes with a lighthearted note about U.S. Central Command's unusual use of Tinder for military messaging in the Middle East, highlighting the evolving nature of information operations in the digital age.
