Peter Rough is an expert in US foreign policy with valuable input on Europe and Eurasia. He frequently briefs policymakers, media, and world leaders on improving international diplomacy discourse.
Rough is a senior fellow and director at the Hudson Institute’s Center on Europe and Eurasia.
He offers policy advice on US foreign policy and leads meetings involving other world leaders.
Moreover, he is a common figure on major media networks, commenting on emerging political issues in public forums.
Additionally, he is responsible for editing Current Trends in Islamist Ideology. Besides his policy involvement, Peter established a company called Hilltop Solutions that offers research and writing help to business people.
Peter Rough’s Path to Political Influence and Strategic Leadership
Peter Rough’s political passion and love for politics inspired his career rather than his preference for strategy and diplomacy.
He started his political career with the Republican National Committee, where he was assigned important political research tasks.
His rough skills did not go unnoticed, as he became the associate director of the White House Office of Strategic Initiatives from 2007 to 2009.
There, he further assisted in forging political communications strategies, affecting the general perspectives of key stakeholders on politics.
Moreover, working at the White House improved Peter’s leadership skills in foreign policy. His diplomacy and coordination skills are also highly developed.
Rough has also been involved in high-profile campaigns, such as the Romney and Rubio Campaigns, where he demonstrated his political skills.
Furthermore, in 2014, he collaborated with Leila Fawaz on a social history of World War I in the Middle East entitled A Land of Aching Hearts, which was published by Harvard University Press.
He became influential in discussions regarding U.S. relations with Russia and the Middle East, thus becoming a key part of America’s foreign policy interventions.
Rough is also a Task Force on National Security member and vice-chairman of the Reagan Institute Forum for American Leadership Europe group.
Peter’s presence felt stronger on social media platforms, where he shared political news and opinions worldwide.
Additional Information
- Being a native German speaker gives Peter Rough’s knowledge of international affairs and diplomacy a special depth.
- He participated in the Rubio for President Middle East Working Group in 2016.
- Peter serves on the American Main Street Initiative and the Bastion Institute boards.
