The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), the American think tank specializing in US Foreign Policy and International Relations, has welcomed Dr. James Mwangi as a member of its Global Board of Advisors.
Founded in 1921, CFR is an independent and nonpartisan thought leader, based in New York City and Washington, DC. Its membership includes senior politicians, secretaries of state, CIA directors, bankers, lawyers, professors, corporate directors, CEOs, and prominent media figures.
Now in its twelfth year, the Global Board of Advisors strengthens CFR’s understanding of international perspectives while enhancing the dialogue between US leaders in international affairs and their counterparts from other countries. The Council is chaired by Carlyle Group Co-Founder, Co-Chairman, and Philanthropist David M. Rubenstein
CFR meetings convene government officials, global business leaders, and prominent members of the intelligence and foreign-policy communities to discuss international issues. CFR is also the publisher of the prestigious bi-monthly journal Foreign Affairs since 1922 and publishes research on foreign policy issues.
“I am honored to have been asked to join the Council on Foreign Relations Global Board of Advisors and am grateful for the chance to bring a positive African narrative to the discussions,” said Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi. “The chance to explain Africa’s contributions to the world now and for decades to come as the continent takes its place on the global stage will mean greater productive collaborations for countries around the world to partner with the people of Africa sustainably,” he added.
The Global Board of Advisors (GBA) consists of prominent individuals, including business leaders, noted academics, and former government officials from developed and emerging-market countries. The prestigious group provides CFR with insight into their regions. It offers a mechanism for members of the GBA to join discussions on international relations and the U.S. role in the world.
Dr. James Mwangi is among 33 members of the Global Board of Advisors. The Global Board of Advisors strengthens the Council on Foreign Relations’ understanding of international perspectives while enhancing the dialogue between US leaders in international affairs and their counterparts from other countries.
The Council on Foreign Relations Africa Program produces `Africa in Transition’, a blog that focuses on African political and security issues. The program hosts three roundtable series: “Africa Strategic Opportunities,” “Political Transitions in Africa,” and “U.S. Strategic African Partners.” The program’s senior fellows regularly lecture students, brief those in government, business, civil society, and the media, and publish op-eds, articles, and books related to Africa.
