Dewardric McNeal
Dewardric McNeal is Managing Director and Senior Policy Analyst at Longview Global, an international boutique firm headquartered in Washington, DC. He has extensive knowledge of international affairs, trade, , , , , and security policy. McNeal provides daily guidance and policy analysis to corporations, governments, NGOs, and individuals seeking to better understand complex and challenging global geopolitical events, market environments, and long-term global trends. He has built an extensive network throughout Asia, Europe, and Africa.
Dewardric McNeal Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Managing Director and Senior Policy Analyst
Academic History
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BA in International Affairs
CAREER
- McNeal was instrumental in the establishment of the first foreign joint research center of the Brookings Institution, which is located at the Tsinghua University’s School of Public Policy.
- He served on the 2008 Obama for America Campaign’s Asia Advisor Team.
- He was appointed to the U.S. Department of Defense by President Obama in May 2009, working on East Asia and China's security relations with the United States.
- He turned his focus and attention to the challenges and emerging opportunities in Africa after leaving the Obama Administration.
- He was responsible for the organization’s China engagement and Africa growth strategy while at OIC International.