Suzanne Maloney

Suzanne Maloney is a prominent foreign policy expert currently serving as the Vice President and Director of the Foreign Policy program at The Brookings Institution.1 Her career has been focused on Iran and Middle East policy, with extensive experience in both academic and governmental roles.

Professional Experience

Maloney has been with The Brookings Institution since 2007, initially joining as a Senior Fellow.1 She was promoted to Deputy Director of Foreign Policy in 2015 before assuming her current leadership role in August 2020.1 Prior to Brookings, her career included:

• Member of the Secretary's Policy Planning Staff at the U.S. Department of State (2005-2007)1
• Middle East Advisor for ExxonMobil (2001-2004)1
• Pre/Post-Doctoral Fellow at The Brookings Institution (1998-2001)1

Expertise and Research

Maloney's research primarily focuses on Iran, Persian Gulf energy, and broader Middle East policy.23 She is recognized as a leading voice on U.S. policy toward Iran, frequently testifying before Congress and briefing policymakers.3 Her work involves engaging with government agencies, non-profit organizations, and corporations on Middle East-related issues.3

Publications

Maloney has authored several books on Iran, including:

• "The Iranian Revolution at 40" (Brookings Institution Press, 2020)3
• "Iran's Political Economy since the Revolution" (Cambridge University Press, 2015)23
• "Iran's Long Reach" (United States Institute of Peace, 2008)24

She has also published numerous articles in academic journals and major news outlets such as The Washington Post, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.3

Education

Maloney holds a Ph.D. from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University.12 She also earned a BA in International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania and an MALD in International Relations from The Fletcher School.1

Additional Roles

Beyond her primary position at Brookings, Maloney serves on the External Research Council for the National Intelligence Council.3 She has also advised both Democratic and Republican administrations on Iran policy.3