Michael Kovrig

Michael Kovrig
Kovrig in 2019
Born (1972-02-03) February 3, 1972
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
EducationUniversity of Toronto (BA)
Columbia University (MIA)
Occupations
  • Geopolitical advisor
  • writer
EmployerInternational Crisis Group
Known forDetention in China with Michael Spavor
Former vocalist of Bankrupt

Michael Kovrig (born February 3, 1972) is a Canadian geopolitical advisor, analyst, writer, and former diplomat. In December 2018, he was detained in Beijing by Chinese authorities and held for 1,019 days on following the arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou. On September 24, 2021, he was released and returned to Canada after the United States reached a deferred prosecution agreement with Meng.

Currently, Kovrig works for the International Crisis Group (ICG) as a Senior Advisor specializing in Asia-Pacific affairs and Chinese foreign policy.

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