Avril Haines Appointed Head of Carnegie Endowment for Peace

Avril Haines, who served as director of the CIA, has been named the new president of the Carnegie Endowment for Peace. The think tank announced her appointment. Haines will take over leadership of the global policy institute that focuses on security and conflict resolution. In the months before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, she helped design a strategy to declassify intelligence on Moscow’s troop movements. That effort was intended to provide evidence of Russia’s military buildup to European partners. The declassification campaign aimed to rally European allies and strengthen deterrence. Her experience in intelligence and diplomatic outreach is expected to guide Carnegie’s research and advocacy. Observers will watch how her background influences the organization’s approach to emerging security challenges.