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| Type | Person | [sources] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Michael A. Needham | [sources] | |||
| Birth date | not available | [sources] | |||
| Nationality | United States | [sources] | |||
| Classification | National government (current) | [sources] | |||
| Description | Michael A. Needham is the Counselor and became the 34th Director of the Secretary’s Policy Planning Staff on September 15, 2025, serving as special advisor and strategist on foreign policy to advance the national agenda, as well as providing guidance to the appropriate bureaus on such matters. Previously, Needham served as Chairman of American Compass, [...More on linked State Dept page] | [sources] | |||
| Source link | www.state.gov | [sources] | |||
| Last change | Last processed | First seen | |||
Senior officials and diplomats in the US Department of State
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| Positions held | |||
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| Position occupied | Start date | End date | |
| Counselor of the Department & Director, Office of Policy Planning | - | ||