The Center brings prominent statesmen to campus as Kissinger Senior Fellows, who bring their experiences into the classroom and teach undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students on contemporary issues in international affairs.
Kissinger Senior Fellows
Current Fellows
David H. Petraeus
Kissinger Senior Fellow
General (US Army, Ret.) David H. Petraeus is a partner and chairman of the KKR Global Institute, which he established in May 2013. He is also a member of the boards of directors of Optiv and FirstStream, a venture investor in more than 15 startups, and engaged in a variety of academic endeavors. Prior to joining KKR, General Petraeus served over 37 years in the U.S. military, culminating his career with six consecutive commands, five of which were in combat, including command of the Surge in Iraq, command of U.S. Central Command, and command of coalition forces in Afghanistan.
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Senior Fellow
Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr. served as ambassador to Zimbabwe (2016-2018), the Philippines (2010-2013) and Bangladesh (2003-2005). He retired in March 2018 with the rank of Career Minister after more than three decades in the Foreign Service.
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