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Monday, July 6, 2009
 
 
SCHOLARS & FELLOWS
 
John R. Bolton
Senior Fellow
 
 
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RESEARCH AREAS
 
  • Foreign policy
  • International organizations
Contact Assistant: Christine Samuelian Assistant E-mail: christine.samuelian@aei.org   Biography
 
John R. Bolton, a diplomat and a lawyer, has spent many years in public service. From August 2005 to December 2006, he served as the U.S. permanent representative to the United Nations. From 2001 to 2005, he was under secretary of state for arms control and international security. At AEI, Ambassador Bolton's areas of research include foreign policy and international organizations.
 
Experience
  • U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, United States Mission to the United Nations, 2005-2006
  • Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, 2001-2005; Assistant Secretary for International Organization Affairs, 1989-93, Department of State
  • Senior Vice President, AEI, 1999-2001
  • Attorney, Lerner, Reed, Bolton & McManus, 1993-99
  • Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice, 1985-89
  • Attorney, Covington & Burling, 1983-85, 1974-81
  • Assistant Administrator for Program and Policy Coordination, 1982-83; General Counsel, 1981-82, U.S. Agency for International Development
 
Education
 
J.D., Yale University Law School
B.A., Yale University
 
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Articles and Commentary [List all]

With Iran's hard-line mullahs and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps unmistakably back in control, Israel's decision of whether to use military force against Tehran's nuclear weapons program is more urgent than ever.

Obama is the first post-American president; central to his worldview is rejecting American exceptionalism and the consequences that flow therefrom.

Since Iran's controversial and disputed election, President Obama has been noticeably restrained in his reaction.

 
Books Surrender Is Not an Option

A candid personal account of Bolton's turbulent sixteen-month tenure at the United Nations.

 
Events [List all] U.S.-Korean Relations: The Challenges for Presidents Obama and Lee

At this event, experts will analyze the grave military threats to the U.S.-Korea alliance, the economic dilemmas arising from the global financial crisis, and lingering disagreements over U.S. trade with Korea.

Beyond the "Grand Bargain": U.S.-Russian Cooperation on Iran

A group of leading experts on Russian and U.S. policy toward Iran will address questions about Russia's stance on Iran, missile defense, and more.

Promoting Peace and Prosperity in Asia: The Taiwan Relations Act at Thirty

Panelists will discuss the Taiwan Relations Act and other current issues regarding Taiwan and U.S. relations.

 
 
Speeches and Testimony [List all] The Federalist Society Address

A speech about international security and its relation to economic development at the Federalist Society.

John R. Bolton's Acceptance Remarks for the 2007 Bradley Prizes Awards Ceremony

John R. Bolton's acceptance speech for a 2007 Bradley Prize.

The American

The United Nations spends far too much of too few countries' contributions, and it needs to be reformed.

 
 
Related Materials
 
SHORT PUBLICATIONS
 
The Three-State Option
 
 
BOOKS
 
Surrender Is Not an Option
 
 
 
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