Bruce Riedel
Born in 1953
Bruce Riedel is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, focusing on intelligence and Middle East policy.
He had a 30-year career at the CIA and served as a senior advisor on South Asia and the Middle East to four U.S. presidents.
Riedel was involved in Arab-Israeli peace negotiations and advised on Afghanistan and Pakistan policy.
He has taught at prestigious universities and received intelligence medals for his service.
Riedel's extensive experience in national security and foreign policy informs his writing and analysis on international affairs.
