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Ben Rhodes

Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications and Speechwriting

Ben Rhodes is the Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications and Speechwriting, overseeing President Obama’s national security communications, speechwriting, and global engagement. Previously, he served as Deputy Director of White House Speechwriting, and as a Senior Speechwriter for the Obama campaign. Prior to joining Obama for America, he worked for several years as Special Assistant to Lee Hamilton at the Wilson Center, where he helped draft the Iraq Study Group Report and the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. He is the co-author, with Lee Hamilton and Tom Kean, of Without Precedent: The Inside Story of the 9/11 Commission. A native of New York City, Ben has a B.A. from Rice University, and an M.F.A. from New York University.

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Why President Obama’s Trade Deal Matters to U.S. National Security

There's no question that our security will be increasingly tied to the Asia Pacific. If we don't set the rules of the road on trade in this region, other nations will.
May 4, 2016 at 11:50 AM ET

Want to Know More About the Iran Deal?

Ben Rhodes -- the President's Deputy National Security Advisor -- sent the following message to the White House list, announcing the launch of @TheIranDeal -- a Twitter account that is dedicated to delivering the facts and answering your questions about the deal and how it enhances American national security.
July 22, 2015 at 10:58 AM ET

Airstrikes in Iraq: What You Need to Know

The President takes no decision more seriously than the use of military force. So it’s worth taking a few minutes to make sure you understand exactly what is happening in Iraq right now, who is involved, and why we are taking action.
August 11, 2014 at 11:40 AM ET

500 of Africa’s Most Promising Young Leaders Arrive for the First Washington Fellowship

The Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is a cornerstone of YALI, and it began with the arrival here in the United States of 500 of Africa’s top business, government, and civil society leaders.
June 21, 2014 at 3:13 PM ET

For Cinco de Mayo, President Obama Focuses on Investing in "100,000 Strong in the Americas"

President Obama joins Under Secretary of State Richard Stengel, Assistant Secretary Roberta Jacobson, Assistant Secretary Evan Ryan, foreign government officials, business leaders, and academics to discuss how we can work together to advance "100,000 Strong in the Americas," an initiative focused on expanding educational opportunity and exchange to build connections between the people of the Americas, and to make our region more competitive.
May 6, 2014 at 6:29 PM ET

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