George J. Mitchell
Former U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Peace under the Obama Administration, former Senate Majority Leader
From Iran’s Nuclear Quest to the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict to the Arab Spring, all are dangers in the Region that threaten the supply of oil to Europe and the U.S. and create uncertainty for the U.S. economy and security. These paramount threats along with acts of domestic and international terrorism continue to emerge and remain constant, challenging our security policies and taxing the resiliency of our nation.
Join Senator Mitchell as he discusses the current dangers in the Middle East and the effect on our Nation’s security, and shares his insight on how America can effectively counter terrorism from hostile governments and radical terrorist groups.
Senator George J. Mitchell served as the U.S Special Envoy for Middle East Peace under the Obama Administration and before this distinguished position, Mitchell began his career in the military, serving as an officer in the US Army Counter-Intelligence Corps. He practiced law in Washington DC and Maine before he was appointed the US attorney for Maine and the US District Judge for Maine. Shortly after, he was appointed to the US Senate. Senator Mitchell served in the Senate for 15 years thereafter. In 2008, TIME magazine named Senator Mitchell one of the 100 most influential persons in the world.