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The Johnson Center for the Study of American Diplomacy at the Jackson School of Global Affairs presents a conversation with Michael Sulmeyer, former U.S. assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy and principal cyber advisor to the secretary of defense, as part of the center’s Spring 2025 Speaker Series on Emerging Technologies and Great Power Competition.

Sulmeyer was responsible for overseeing the Department of Defense’s cyber policies and operations. Prior to his appointment as assistant secretary, he served as the principal cyber advisor to the secretary of the Army. While with the Army, he led the service’s efforts to improve the cybersecurity of operational technology and control systems. Before his time with the Army, Sulmeyer served in multiple positions in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. He also served as senior advisor to the commander of U.S. Cyber Command, as well as special assistant to the president and senior director for cyber policy on the National Security Council staff.

The series is co-sponsored by the Schmidt Program on Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, and National Power.

This event is open to the Yale community. Please register in advance.