معرفی
Francis Taylor is an Executive Fellow at the Keough School's Global Policy Initiative and an Adjunct Professor of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame. His expertise spans Counterterrorism, Security, and Diplomacy, informed by decades of government service and corporate leadership.
Education
- Bachelor’s (1970) and Master’s (1974) in Government and International Studies from the University of Notre Dame
Research and Professional Focus
Taylor’s work centers on national security frameworks, diplomatic strategies, and counterterrorism policies. His military background (rising to Brigadier General in 1996) and roles in the U.S. Department of State and Homeland Security inform his hands-on approach to teaching courses like Policy Lab: Peacebuilding, Conflict Stabilization and Counterterrorism in Fragile States and Policy Lab: Global Challenges to the National Security of the United States.
Leadership Roles
- Under Secretary, Office of Intelligence and Analysis (DHS, 2014–2017)
- Ambassador-at-Large and Coordinator for Counterterrorism (U.S. Department of State, 2001–2005)
- Vice President and Chief Security Officer at General Electric Co.
