Who is who in defense: Michael Waltz, National Security Advisor (NSA)

Michael Waltz

Responsibilities

As the 29th US National Security Advisor, Waltz is an essential indication of President Donald Trump and advises him on national security issues and foreign policy. In his new role, Waltz heads the National Security Council, which is commissioned to coordinate several federal authorities. Historically, the task of the NSA can be either high or low, but it requires quick turns and cooling thinking under threats from volatility. Perhaps the best known NSA remains Henry Kissinger, who left President Richard Nixon (1969-1976) an indelible trace for US foreign policy.

Quote

“Iran will continue to do unrest because they want to destroy Israel. After the license in Iran, doing the concession is actually what the situation destabilizes. ”

Priorities given

• A strong proponent of the “America First Politics agenda”, which was determined by the President.
• A convinced supporter of Israel.
• I would like to revise the National Security Council for which the number of employees of the professional government staff is reduced.

• Expects China to bring a “more Hawk -like” position towards China. In the past, Waltz has expressed concerns about his “military structure”.

• Take a more insulting attitude in dealing with the southern border of the United States and call the situation “not overcrowded for our law enforcement officer”.
• Share any military support for Ukraine with the same support from Europe.

Political career

• Waltz, a three -time Republican congress member (2019 to 2025), succeeded Ron Desantis in Florida’s 6th congress district.
• Chairman of the sub -committee of the Armed Service house on the willingness for the 118th congress. Stepped down to take on the role of the NSA.
• Was a member of the House Intelligence Committee and the House Foreign Affair Committee.
• Co-chairman of the Caucus Congress on India and Indian Americans during the 118th Congress, whereby Waltz India called “the greatest democracy in the world and an important strategic partner for the United States”.
• Co-sponsored legislation in 2023, which called for military violence against the cartels in Mexico, citing the high drug level that flows into the USA
• Called for a boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing about human rights issues.

military service

The first green basket cap, which was chosen in the congress, served in the army and the National Guard for 27 years and returned to the Army Special Forces. He was used in the active service to Afghanistan, the Middle East and Africa (1996-2000) and served in the National Guard (2000-2025).

Business/private sector

• CEO and co -founder of the defense entrepreneur Metis Solutions (2010), which was bought in 2020 by Pacific architects and engineers.
• Co -founded Askari Associates, an international consulting firm.
• Founded the Sumar Ghul Foundation, which takes care of the families of the fallen Afghan national army soldiers.
• Senior Fellow at the Foundation to defend democracies.
• Boting Commentary on fighting terrorism and other topics for FOX News, CNN, BBC World News, PBS Frontline and Voice of America.
• The book “Warrior Diplomat: A Green Beret from Washington to Afghanistan” wrote the book “Warrior Diplomat: A Green Beret”.

Public service

Before Waltz came to the private sector, he worked in the Bush administration and acted as defense policy director for defense secretaries Donald Rumsfeld and Robert Gates. He also worked as a consultant for fighting terrorism by Vice President Dick Cheney and helped the creation of a financing and strategy for entrepreneurs in Afghanistan and South Asia, while he worked in the office of the deputy deputy defense secretary for coversarcotics.

background

Early years

Michael George Glen Waltz was born on January 31, 1974 in Boynton Beach, Fl, and grew up by his mother in Jacksonville. Both his father and his grandfather were chiefs in the navy.

Training

Completed the Virginia Military Institute with a BA degree in international studies. Called an honorary graduate.

Personal

In 2021, Waltz married Julia Nesheiwat, an American academic and a former military intelligence officer. During her career, she was under the administrations of George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump for his 10th Advisor for Homeland Protection in 2021. She and Waltz Leben in Boynton Beach.

Awards

Waltz received four bronze stars while serving in the special units during the combat tours in Afghanistan, the Middle East and Africa.