Renuka Asha Rangappa (born November 15, 1974) is an American legal expert, former FBI special agent, and academic who has become a prominent voice in national security and legal commentary. She currently serves as Assistant Dean of Admissions and Senior Lecturer at Yale University’s Jackson School of Global Affairs, following an earlier role as an associate dean at Yale Law School.
Rangappa began her career as a lawyer before joining the FBI, where she specialized in counterintelligence and national security investigations. After her tenure at the Bureau, she transitioned into academia, shaping the next generation of policy and legal minds at Yale. Her expertise and clear-eyed analysis have made her a sought-after commentator on major news networks, including MSNBC and CNN.
In addition to her teaching and media work, Rangappa contributes to the board of editors of Just Security, an online forum for rigorous analysis of national security, human rights, and the rule of law. Her career highlights reflect a rare blend of frontline investigative experience, academic leadership, and public engagement on critical legal and security issues facing the United States.
Rangappa began her career as a lawyer before joining the FBI, where she specialized in counterintelligence and national security investigations. After her tenure at the Bureau, she transitioned into academia, shaping the next generation of policy and legal minds at Yale. Her expertise and clear-eyed analysis have made her a sought-after commentator on major news networks, including MSNBC and CNN.
In addition to her teaching and media work, Rangappa contributes to the board of editors of Just Security, an online forum for rigorous analysis of national security, human rights, and the rule of law. Her career highlights reflect a rare blend of frontline investigative experience, academic leadership, and public engagement on critical legal and security issues facing the United States.
