Susan Eisenhower established herself as a leading policy analyst, focusing on critical areas such as national security and strategic policy. She was notably appointed to the Baker-Cutler Commission by U.S. Secretary of Energy Bill Richardson in 2000, where she evaluated U.S.-funded nonproliferation programs in Russia. As President of the Eisenhower Group, Inc., she provided strategic counsel on political, business, and public affairs projects, including extensive consultation for Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies operating in the former Soviet Union.
Academically, she contributed as an External Advisory Board Member of the MIT Energy Initiative, an Academic Fellow of the International Peace and Security program of the Carnegie Corporation of New York, and a director of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. An accomplished author, Eisenhower has contributed to several publications, including four books and numerous articles focusing on foreign and domestic policy. Her insights are frequently sought by major media outlets, leading to appearances as a commentator on television programs for CNN International, MSNBC, Fox News, and the BBC. She has delivered impactful lectures at prestigious institutions such as Harvard University, the Army War College, and MIT.
Her distinguished career has been recognized with four honorary doctorates, including one from the Monterey Institute for her work on nuclear nonproliferation, and the esteemed 2008 Dolibois History Prize from Miami University. As a recognized authority in international security, space policy, and energy, Susan Eisenhower remains a vital voice in global discourse. Her comprehensive background, spanning strategic counsel for leading corporations, high-level government commissions, and influential academic affiliations, underscores her continued relevance as a consultant and expert. Eisenhower leverages her extensive knowledge to inform and shape discussions on some of the most pressing strategic issues worldwide, making her a valuable resource for organizations and policymakers navigating complex geopolitical landscapes.