Steedman Hinckley worked more than 30 years on Russian affairs and US-Russian relations at the departments of State and Defense, the White House, and the intelligence community. He served in Russia in multiple assignments for the Department of State.

Prior to joining government, he worked on Russian and Soviet affairs at the RAND Corporation and was a wilderness guide in Alaska. He holds a B.A. in Russian and Soviet Studies from Wesleyan University and an M.A. in Policy Analysis from the Pardee RAND Graduate School. He lives with his wife, Lisa Farnsworth, a landscape painter, in Truro, MA.

I've had the privilege of enjoying a close friendship with Steedman, learning from him and thinking with him on a broad range on security and geopolitical issues, often in wonderful conversations on Truro beaches.

He is a nuanced, careful and thoughtful analyst, with a great depth of knowledge of Russia.

Steedman is a superb host. Iris and I enjoy his culinary skills and his renowned cosmopolitans. He is well-known for his sense of humor, love of music, and playing his guitar. Remi greatly enjoys his Newfie, Sona.