Brent Hartley
Brent Harley is an American diplomat and a former US Ambassador to Slovenia.
Early life and education
Born in Medford, Oregon, Harley holds a Bachelor of Arts in U.S. History and International Relations from Hampshire College and a Master's in Strategic Studies from the National War College.[1]
Career
Harley entered the Foreign Service in March 1981, beginning his career at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo.
Prior to his ambassadorship, Harley served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs from October 2012, overseeing bilateral relations with Nordic and Baltic countries and addressing policy issues related to NATO, the OSCE, arms control, nonproliferation, and security assistance. His other notable assignments include Director for European Security and Political Affairs (2010–2012), Director of the Office of Pakistan Affairs (2008–2010), and Counselor for Political-Military Affairs in Kabul (2007–2008).
Harley has extensive experience in European security, having served as deputy director for European Regional Security Affairs (2006–2007), Deputy Political Advisor at the United States Mission to NATO (1999–2002), Political-Military Affairs Officer in Rome (1989–1993), and Desk Officer for the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe (1987–1989). Additionally, he was Director for Regional Affairs in the Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism (2003–2005) and Senior Advisor for International Relations at the National Counterterrorism Center (2005–2006). Other roles include Cyprus Desk Officer (1997–1999), policy analyst in the Bureau of Personnel, staff assistant in the Bureau for European Affairs, and political officer in the Office of Egyptian Affairs.[1][2]
Personal Life
Harley and his wife, Elizabeth Dickinson, have two children, Ella and Charlie.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Hartley, Brent". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
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- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "AllGov - Officials". www.allgov.com. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
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