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Jake Sullivan — Public Profile

Public profile and information about Jacob "Jake" Sullivan, a prominent American government official born on November 28, 1976 in Burlington, Vermont.

Overview

Jake Sullivan has served as the United States National Security Advisor to President Joe Biden since 2021. He is widely known for guiding U.S. foreign policy discussions with allies on key security issues, including Ukraine, China, Iran, and broader strategic competition. He has held senior roles in the State Department and White House, contributing to policy planning, national security strategy, and diplomacy.

Basic facts

• Birth: November 28, 1976 — Burlington, Vermont, United States
• Current role: National Security Advisor to the President (Joe Biden)
• Education: AB/BA from Yale University; Marshall Scholar at Balliol College, Oxford; J.D. from Yale Law School
• Known for: leadership on U.S. foreign policy coordination, alliance-building, and strategic deterrence

Career highlights

• Director of Policy Planning, U.S. Department of State (under Secretary of State John Kerry)
• Senior roles in the White House and State Department focusing on foreign policy and national security
• Lead adviser on national security strategy for the Biden administration

News & recent activity (high-level)

• In recent years, involved in shaping U.S. policy on Ukraine assistance and allied coordination.
• Engagements with partners in Europe and Asia to address security challenges from Russia and China, and to advance nonproliferation efforts.
• Public statements emphasize diplomacy, multilateral cooperation, deterrence, and strategic competition with adversaries.

Social media

Public social media presence is not a focal channel for Jake Sullivan’s official role. Official communications and policy positions are primarily conveyed through White House and National Security Council channels and through credible news coverage.

Recent projects & focus areas

• Shaping and coordinating U.S. foreign policy with allies on Ukraine, European security, and defense deterrence.
• Advancing strategies on China competition, economic-security linkages, and technology policy.
• Nonproliferation diplomacy and efforts to address nuclear challenges with Iran and other actors.
• Strengthening international coalitions and coordinating sanctions regimes with partner nations.

Where to learn more

Official biographies and statements can be found on government sites such as whitehouse.gov and nsc.gov. Reputable profiles and coverage appear in major outlets like BBC, Reuters, and The New York Times.