Antony Blinken

As the 71st U.S. secretary of state, Blinken helped coordinate the American and allied response to Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, capping a long career shaping foreign policy from inside three Democratic administrations. He advised Joe Biden through the vice presidency and two presidential campaigns before returning to government, and earlier served as deputy secretary of state under Obama, where he helped craft policy on Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran's nuclear program. Between government stints, he co-founded the consulting firm WestExec Advisors.