Condoleezza Rice

Diplomat, political scientist, academic, and politician

American Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.

Quick Info

ProfessionDiplomat, political scientist, academic, and politician
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth14/11/1954
Age71 years
BirthplaceBirmingham, Alabama, U.S.

Latest News about Condoleezza Rice

05/11/2025

Rice spoke at Brown University in a public appearance that covered the Iraq War, artificial intelligence, and international student visas. The event reflected her continuing role as a high-profile commentator on foreign policy and technology issues.

27/06/2025

Condoleezza Rice publicly praised the Trump administration's airstrikes on Iranian nuclear targets during the 2025 conflict involving Iran and Israel. Her comments framed the strikes as part of a broader U.S. strategy in support of Israel and against Iran's nuclear program.

22/03/2025

Rice appeared on PBS's Firing Line in an interview focused on major U.S. foreign policy issues. She discussed the risks of isolationism, U.S. support for Ukraine, the war in Gaza, and pressure on Iran and its regional proxies.

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Bio/Wiki

Known forServing as the 66th U.S. Secretary of State and the 19th U.S. National Security Advisor
Notable achievementFirst African American woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of State

Educational Qualification(s)

Bachelor's degreePolitical science, University of Denver
Master's degreeGovernment and international studies, University of Notre Dame
PhDPolitical science, University of Denver

Personal Life

Raised inBirmingham, Alabama
Family backgroundOnly child of educators and a Presbyterian minister

Family

FatherJohn Wesley Rice Jr.
MotherAngelena Ray Rice

Career

Academic rolesProfessor of political science at Stanford University; provost of Stanford University
Government rolesNational Security Advisor; U.S. Secretary of State
OtherServed on the National Security Council and has worked in foreign policy and international security

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. She studied music and once dreamed of becoming a concert pianist.
2. She graduated from the University of Denver at a young age.
3. She became Stanford University's provost in 1993.
4. She served in the George W. Bush administration.
5. She was born and raised during the era of racial segregation in the American South.
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