Eric Geller

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Eric Geller @ericgeller

Fick: "Imagine a world in our diplomatic establishment where people were actually rewarded or required to acquire and demonstrate expertise in technology diplomacy in order to ascend to the highest ranks in our organization. That's what we need.” — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 2, 2023

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Eric Geller @ericgeller

Noting that the 1986 Goldwater–Nichols Act required every flag officer candidate to have done at least one joint tour of duty, Fick said he can "imagine a future" where every chief-of-mission candidate similarly has to demonstrate proficiency in cyber and tech issues. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 2, 2023

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Eric Geller @ericgeller

You can look at this as a very in-the-weeds aspect of Fick's role as the U.S.'s new top cyber diplomat, but I look at it as a major test of his clout inside the State Department and the broader administration. He's the only one I've heard pushing for this. Can he get it done? — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 2, 2023