No. 73 in America · Week of November 9, 2026
Former under secretary of state
Victoria Nuland is a career diplomat who served as under secretary of state for political affairs.
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Score breakdown
Nine parts, measured fresh each week. This is where Victoria Nuland's points came from, and the evidence behind each one.
Debate record
Argued against restraint in foreign policy at the 2026 Munk Debate, opposite John Mearsheimer.
Nuland was ambassador to NATO, assistant secretary of state for Europe and acting deputy secretary of state.
She held the rank of career ambassador.
On the record
2026
May 20, 2026
Formal debateLost the audience vote
Against John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt · Munk Debates, Toronto
Victoria Nuland argued against the motion with Mike Pompeo. The pro side won the audience vote, swinging 1 percent.
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