Cambridge Global Advisors Expands Foreign Affairs Bench with Indo-Pacific Expertise

Frank Aum, Tamanna Salikuddin, and Andrew Scobell join CGA, bringing decades of experience in diplomacy, security, and strategic analysis

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As the Indo-Pacific region takes on increasing geopolitical importance for U.S. foreign policy and national security, organizations require trusted advisors with deep regional knowledge, policy acumen, and operational experience.

Cambridge Global Advisors (CGA), a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) with over a decade of experience advancing homeland and national security initiatives, today announced the expansion of its foreign affairs bench with the addition of three distinguished Senior Advisors. The announcement coincides with Pacific Cyber Week, where CGA is participating in high-level discussions on cybersecurity, capacity building, and regional cooperation.

These new advisors bring unparalleled insights into the Indo-Pacific, strengthening CGA's ability to help clients navigate complex global challenges.

Joining CGA:

• Frank Aum – Former senior official at the U.S. Department of Defense, where he advised four Secretaries of Defense on Northeast Asia and Korean Peninsula issues, served as head of delegation for U.S.-ROK Alliance negotiations, and earned the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service.
• Tamanna Salikuddin – Former Director for South Asia at the White House National Security Council, former Senior Advisor for Afghanistan and Pakistan at the U.S. Department of State, and former Director for South Asia Programs at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP).
• Andrew Scobell – Renowned scholar of U.S.-China relations, former Distinguished Fellow for China at USIP, former Senior Political Scientist at the RAND Corporation, and a widely published expert on Asian security and foreign policy strategy.

"These are the voices you want in the room when Indo-Pacific dynamics shape decisions in Washington and beyond," said Jake Braun, CGA CEO. "Frank, Tamanna, and Andrew bring unmatched knowledge of the region's history and context—and know how to translate it into actionable strategies."

The addition of these Senior Advisors begins CGA's expanded foreign affairs expertise, with more leaders to be announced. The growing bench includes former officials from the White House, Department of Defense, State Department, and other global institutions.

"This is about building a bench reflecting today's complex world," said Doug Lute, Chairman of CGA and former U.S. Ambassador to NATO. "The Indo-Pacific is among the strategically important regions, and this team will help clients navigate challenges and seize opportunities."

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SOURCE Cambridge Global Advisors