Lawrence Silverman

Lawrence Silverman is a **Professor of the Practice** at the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology. With 30 years of U.S. Foreign Service experience, he has held pivotal roles, including U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait (2016–2019), Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, and Special Advisor to Vice President Biden for Europe and Russia.

**Education**:

• M.A. in Political Science and International Relations, Duke University
• B.A. in Political Science, Brandeis University

**Research & Expertise**: Focuses on international diplomacy, Middle East policy, cybersecurity cooperation, and U.S.-Kuwait bilateral relations. His career spans roles in Central/Eastern Europe, Turkey, and the Middle East, emphasizing conflict resolution, humanitarian aid, and economic diplomacy.

**Awards**: None explicitly listed.

**Advising & Grants**: No formal advisees listed. His work includes policy advising and institutional collaborations, such as healthcare linkages and intellectual property protection initiatives in Kuwait.

**Labs/Teams**: No specific research labs or teams mentioned, though affiliated with Georgia Tech’s Sam Nunn School initiatives.