Boris Ruge

Boris Ruge is a German political figure. He is the current NATO Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy.[1]

Early life and education

After graduating from high school in 1981, Ruge enlisted in the German Air Force, in which he served from 1982 to 1983.[2] Ruge completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Cologne and received a master's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.[3] He also holds a degree from Johns Hopkins University Bologna Center.[3][4]

Career

Ruge joined the Foreign Service in 1989.[5]

From 2014 to 2016, Ruge served as German Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Special Envoy to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.[2] He then served as Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Germany to the United States.[6]

From 2019 to 2023, Ruge served as Vice Chairman of the Munich Security Conference.[7]

In September 2023, Ruge became NATO Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy.[8] From September to December 2024, Ruge served as NATO Acting Deputy Secretary General.[9][10]

References

  1. ^ "Munich Leaders Meeting : Boris Ruge - Munich Security Conference". securityconference.org. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Curriculum Vitae : Boris Ruge" (PDF). 7 August 2025.
  3. ^ a b ""We Must All Hang Together": Transatlantic Relations in a New Era of Geopolitics". europe.unc.edu. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  4. ^ "Boris Ruge". ICDS. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  5. ^ "Boris Ruge". Lennart Meri Conference. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  6. ^ "Germany's Eyes: U.S. & the Middle East with Ambassador Ruge". Global Atlanta. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  7. ^ "Vice Chairman Boris Ruge Returns to the German Foreign Service". securityconference.org. 31 March 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  8. ^ NATO. "Boris Ruge, Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy". NATO. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  9. ^ NATO. "Acting NATO Deputy Secretary General welcomes Montenegro's contributions to stability in the Western Balkans". NATO. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  10. ^ Tesija, Vuk (30 October 2024). "NATO Official Steps Into Croatia's Internal Dispute Over Ukraine". Balkan Insight. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
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