Sean Misko joined the Policy Planning Staff in 2012. He is responsible for U.S. foreign policy development with respect to Southwest Asia, and also works on issues associated with broader long-term strategy and priorities. Prior to joining the Staff, he served in various capacities in the Department of State, U.S. Central Command, Office of Management and Budget, and the Central Intelligence Agency. He has a BA degree from Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Public Policy degree from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.