Kelly Kivler
Former Public Policy Scholar
Professional Affiliation
Diplomat; participant in the State Department's Exceptional Analyst/Intelligence Officer Program Intelligence Research Specialist, INR, U.S. Department of State
Expert Bio
Education
M.A., International Economics/Relations, School of Advanced International Studies of Johns Hopkins University
Experience
A diplomat who was recently selected by the State Department to participate in its "Exceptional Analyst/Intelligence Officer Program," Mr. Kivler specializes in Russian and Central Asian issues with the Bureau of Intelligence and Research. In 1998, Mr. Kivler received an M.A. in International Economics/Relations from the School of Advanced International Studies of Johns Hopkins University. He was subsequently assigned to the U.S. consulate in Yekaterinburg, Russia and to the U.S. embassies in Moscow and Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Wilson Center Project
The Political and Social Impact of the Development of Islam in Central Asia
Project Summary
As Central Asian society evolves during the regions ongoing transition, analysts must constantly seek new models and paradigms to explain the complex and shifting relationship between state and society and the impact on international and regional security. Political, economic and social developments in the region are going through a critical period.
