Dewardric McNeal
Dewardric McNeal is the Founder, Managing Director, and Senior Policy Analyst at Longview Global, a Washington, D.C. based boutique advisory firm that provides strategic policy guidance, geopolitical analysis, and government relations services focused on global affairs and long-term trends. McNeal is a former Obama Administration appointee to the United States Department of Defense, where he served in the Office of the Secretary of Defense for Policy. In that role, he worked on East Asia policy and United States China security relations. Prior to his government service, he was Assistant Director for International Programs at the Brookings Institution John L. Thornton China Center. Earlier in his career, McNeal held positions as Special Assistant to the Director of Information at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles and as an analyst in the Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division of the Congressional Research Service. He is an expert in international affairs, trade, and security policy, supported by an extensive network of relationships across Washington, Beijing, and key capitals throughout Asia, Europe, and Africa.
Dewardric McNeal Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Founder, Managing Director and Senior Policy Analyst
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Assistant Director for International Programs
Academic History
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B.A., International Affairs
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & POLICY
Dewardric McNeal was appointed by President Barack Obama to the United States Department of Defense, where he served in the Office of the Secretary of Defense for Policy.
In this role, his work focused on East Asia policy and United States China security relations, drawing on his expertise in Asian geopolitical and security dynamics.
Earlier in his career, McNeal played a key role in the establishment of the Brookings Institution’s first foreign joint research center, located in Beijing at Tsinghua University’s School of Public Policy.
The initiative marked a significant step in expanding international policy research collaboration between the United States and China.
At Longview Global, McNeal leads research and advisory efforts for corporations, governments, nongovernmental organizations, and other institutions seeking insight into complex global developments.
His work spans geopolitics, international trade, security policy, and global economic trends.
MEDIA PRESENCE & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
McNeal is a frequent commentator in major media outlets, including CNBC, where he discusses United States China relations, global trade policy, tariffs, and geopolitical risk.
His analysis regularly addresses trade tensions, national security issues, and regional political and economic dynamics across Asia.