Richard Outzen

Richard Outzen is a retired U.S. Army officer who served as a civil and military advisor within the U.S. Department of State. He gained recognition during Donald Trump's presidency for his work as Special Representative for Syria, where he focused on military and diplomatic strategies in the region. Outzen has characterized Turkey's geopolitical ascent as one of the most significant strategic developments of the 21st century, especially in the context of shifting global power dynamics between the U.S., China, and other nations.