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June 9, 2000
National Security Expert Will Join New York-Based Markle
Foundation as a Senior Advisor
James B. Steinberg to Focus on Issues Posed
by the Convergence of Technology and Globalization and Its Impact on Governance and Security
New York, NY -- The Markle Foundation today announced that James B. Steinberg,
presently Deputy National Security Advisor to President Clinton, will become a Senior
Advisor at the foundation in the fall. Steinberg will address the need for new,
innovative strategies for global governance, national security and public policy brought
about by globalization and emerging technologies, according to Markle Foundation
President Zoë Baird.
As a Senior Advisor, Steinberg's work will fall within Markle's Policy for a Networked
Society program which focuses on the shifts in global decision-making that are being
brought about by emerging communications technologies and the rise of a networked society,
and seeks to enhance the public voice in the consideration of new policies related to
governance, the protection of democratic values, individual liberties, universal access
and consumer interests.
"I am delighted that Jim Steinberg is joining Markle to pursue these important and
groundbreaking issues. As our networked society unfolds around us, it is critical that
issues of security, governance and power-shifts around the globe be explored in the
public interest," said Baird. "To have someone with Jim's extraordinary level
of experience in foreign policy and international affairs turn his attention to
these increasingly important issues is a timely move from which we will all benefit."
"The combination of globalization and emerging technologies are transforming
both the threats and opportunities of our world. There is an urgent need for
imaginative policy solutions involving both the public and private sectors to address
these challenges. I am excited about joining Markle to focus on these issues which are
only growing in their importance," said Steinberg.
Since December of 1996, Steinberg has served as Deputy National Security Advisor
to President Clinton. He was the President's personal representative ("sherpa")
to the 1998 and 1999 G-7/G-8 Summits in Birmingham and Cologne. At the White House, Mr.
Steinberg's responsibilities included many of the emerging issues of globalization,
including encryption, high technology exports and biotechnology, infrastructure protection
and cybersecurity, as well as the full range of more traditional U.S. foreign policy,
international economic and national security concerns.
Before his appointment as Deputy National Security Advisor, Steinberg served
in 1996 as Chief of Staff in the State Department and from 1994 to1996 as Director
of the Policy Planning Staff in the State Department. From 1993 to 1994 he was
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Analysis in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research
at the Department of State.
Previously, he worked from 1989 until 1993 as a Senior Analyst in the Rand
Corporation's International Policy Department. Mr. Steinberg received his bachelor's
degree from Harvard in 1973 and a J.D. degree from Yale Law School in 1977. He is a
member of the D.C. Bar. He has authored a number of books and articles on foreign
and domestic policy.
About the Markle Foundation
The Markle Foundation works to realize the potential of emerging communications
media and information technology to improve people's lives and recently unveiled a
new program focus and $100 million commitment to do so. The foundation's work is
focused in four primary areas: Policy for a Networked Society, Interactive Media for
Children, Public Engagement Through Interactive Technology, and Information Technologies
for Better Health.
Markle pursues its goals through a range of activities including analysis, research,
public information and the development of innovative media products and services. The
foundation creates and operates many of its own projects-using not only grants but also
investments and strategic alliances with non-profits and businesses.
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