Evelyn Farkas
Executive Director, McCain Institute · United States
Evelyn Farkas is the CEO of McCain Institute. Farkas is based in the United States. Farkas was born in 1967 and educated at Franklin & Marshall College and Horace Greeley High School.
Evelyn Farkas is an American national security advisor, author, and foreign policy analyst with three decades of experience in national security and foreign policy. She served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia from 2012 to 2015 under President Obama, and has held numerous senior positions in the U.S. government, private sector, and international organizations.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage of Evelyn Farkas has centered on her work at the McCain Institute, particularly her involvement in initiatives supporting Ukraine and international security issues. Farkas has been featured commenting on U.S. policy toward Ukraine, Russian involvement in regional conflicts, and related geopolitical matters, while the McCain Institute under her leadership has launched fellowship programs for Ukrainian leaders and hosted major forums bringing together policymakers and media partners to discuss national security topics.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- December 6, 1967
- Citizenship
- United States
- Education
- Franklin & Marshall College, Horace Greeley High School, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
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Evelyn Farkas: FAQ
- Who is Evelyn Farkas?
- Evelyn Farkas is the Executive Director of McCain Institute, based in United States.
- What company does Evelyn Farkas lead?
- Evelyn Farkas is CEO of McCain Institute.
- Where was Evelyn Farkas educated?
- Evelyn Farkas studied at Franklin & Marshall College, Horace Greeley High School, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.