Susan Rice

Susan Rice is a renowned American diplomat, academic, and public official who has served in various high-profile positions, including as the United States National Security Adviser under Barack Obama and as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations. She has worked closely with prominent figures such as Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, and John Kerry on key issues like Middle East peace process and Nuclear disarmament. Rice has also been involved with organizations like the Brookings Institution and the Council on Foreign Relations. Her expertise has been sought by media outlets like CNN, NBC News, and The New York Times.

● Early Life and Education

Susan Rice was born in Washington, D.C. to Lois Rice and Emmett Rice, and grew up in a family that valued public service and international relations. She attended National Cathedral School and later enrolled at Stanford University, where she studied International relations and History. During her time at Stanford, Rice was influenced by scholars like Condoleezza Rice and George Shultz, and she developed a strong interest in African studies and Sovietology. She went on to earn her Master's degree and Ph.D. in International relations from Oxford University, where she was a Rhodes Scholar and studied under the guidance of Joseph Nye and Robert Keohane.

● Career

Rice began her career in public policy as a fellow at the Brookings Institution, where she worked on issues related to global governance and international security. She later joined the National Security Council during the Clinton administration, where she served as the Director for International Organizations and Peacekeeping and worked closely with Richard Holbrooke and Madeleine Albright. Rice has also been a professor at Stanford University and a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, and has written extensively on topics like global health and human rights for publications like Foreign Affairs and The Washington Post.

● Diplomatic Career

Rice's diplomatic career has been marked by her involvement in key international initiatives, including the Dayton Peace Accords and the Kimberley Process. She has worked with leaders like Nelson Mandela and Tony Blair to promote conflict resolution and sustainable development in regions like Africa and Eastern Europe. Rice has also been a strong advocate for humanitarian intervention and R2P (Responsibility to Protect), and has worked with organizations like the International Rescue Committee and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to address refugee crises and humanitarian emergencies.

● National Security Adviser

As the United States National Security Adviser from 2013 to 2017, Rice played a key role in shaping United States foreign policy and advising Barack Obama on issues like counterterrorism and cybersecurity. She worked closely with officials like John Brennan and James Clapper to develop strategies for addressing global threats and promoting regional stability. Rice was also a key player in the Iran nuclear deal negotiations, working with diplomats like Wendy Sherman and Ernest Moniz to secure a nuclear agreement with Iran.

● Ambassador to

the United Nations As the United States Ambassador to the United Nations from 2009 to 2013, Rice represented the United States at the United Nations Security Council and played a key role in shaping United Nations policy on issues like peacekeeping and human rights. She worked with diplomats like Ban Ki-moon and Navi Pillay to promote international cooperation and address global challenges like climate change and pandemic disease. Rice was also a strong advocate for UN reform and worked to strengthen the United Nations' capacity to respond to crises and promote sustainable development.

● Personal Life

Rice is married to Ian Cameron, a ABC News executive, and they have two children together. She is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Trilateral Commission, and has served on the boards of organizations like the National Democratic Institute and the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. Rice has received numerous awards for her public service, including the National Security Medal and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and has been recognized by publications like Time Magazine and Forbes as one of the most influential people in the world.