The United States assistant secretary of state for emerging threats is the head of the Bureau of Emerging Threats at the U.S. Department of State. The Assistant Secretary of State for Emerging Threats reports to the Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security. In March 2026, Bureau of Emerging Threats has been tasked with safeguarding American national security against cyberattacks, the weaponization of space and similar malicious efforts, they said.
Assistant Secretaries of State for Emerging Threats #NameAssumed officeLeft officePresident(s) served under -Anny Vu (acting)September 29, 2025October 2, 2026 Donald Trump -Joshua Young (acting)October 2, 2026Present
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