United Nations Foundation Welcomes Jeffrey Feltman, Former United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, as a Senior Fellow

The United Nations Foundation today announced that Jeffrey Feltman, a former United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs and former official with the U.S. Department of State, will join the Foundation as a Senior Fellow.

In this role, Feltman will provide strategic advice and counsel to the Foundation on its work supporting the UN and strengthening the multilateral system, especially on fast-moving peace and security issues.

Elizabeth Cousens, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the UN Foundation, said:

“Jeff Feltman is a strategic thinker, a savvy diplomat, and a committed peacemaker. For more than three decades, he has served on the front lines of international affairs – working to resolve conflict and foster peace and understanding in some of the world’s toughest trouble spots. His experience and insights will be invaluable to the UN Foundation’s work to help the UN advance peace and progress for everyone, everywhere.”

Feltman has deep experience in diplomacy and international affairs. He served as the UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs from 2012 until March 2018, where he led UN conflict prevention, mediation, and peace efforts. Before joining the UN, Feltman worked in the U.S. foreign service for more than 26 years, focusing especially on Middle East affairs. During his time at the U.S. Department of State, he served as a U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon, as well as worked in Iraq, Hungary, Tunisia, Israel, and Haiti.

Feltman received a bachelor’s degree in history and fine arts from Ball State University and a master’s degree in law and diplomacy from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. He speaks Arabic, French, and Hungarian.

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