Public Service and Global Security: A Conversation with Curtis Ried

Join the Institute of Politics for a lunchtime conversation with Curtis Ried, a former career U.S. diplomat who most recently served as Deputy Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff and Executive Secretary of the National Security Council. Drawing on more than two decades in the U.S. Department of State and senior roles in the White House, Ried will discuss what it means to serve as a Chief of Staff at the center of U.S. national security decision-making.

The conversation will offer students a behind-the-scenes look at how the NSC operates, how complex global issues are coordinated across the government, and the leadership skills required to manage high-stakes policymaking. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear firsthand insights into diplomacy, national security, and careers in public service.

*Free Lunch

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