Center for a New American Security

David Capezza is a consultant for CNAS, working on current U.S. national security and defense issues.  He previously served at the U.S. Department of State as an Iraq Political-Military Officer.  Prior to that, Capezza worked at the Department of State in the Iraq Support Unit, the Model for Overseas Management and the Office of Foreign Missions.  Capezza was also an intern at the Russia Desk at the State Department. He is currently a graduate student in the Europe and Eurasia program at the George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs in Washington, DC.   His focus is on U.S.-Russia relations and NATO & European security policy.  He received his B.A. in political science from Drew University.