The Loss of National Security Expertise

Interview
Written By David Petri

Ambassador Cindy Courville

Nicholas Kralev’s Diplomacy Notebook

July 9, 2025

The Loss of National Security Expertise by Nicholas Kralev

Guest: Cindy Courville, former U.S. ambassador to the African Union and NSC senior director.

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David Petri

Dave Petri is a marketing and sustainability professional with 30 years of leadership experience across multiple industries. Since 2010, Dave’s professional experience has primarily been in the Outdoor Industry, including industry-wide leadership roles. He launched Cynosura Consulting in 2019 and is the principal consultant, providing his expertise to various companies and organizations in the manufacturing, hospitality, and event management sectors.

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