Thomas R. Pickering

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Thomas R. Pickering (November 5, 1931-) served as U.S. Ambassador to Russia, India, Israel, Nigeria, Jordan, and El Salvador (during the height of the repression and death squad activity).

Professional History

  • December 2005: Joins Ariel Sharon's Kadima party [3]
  • January 2001: Boeing Corporation, senior vice president for International Relations and a member of the Boeing Executive Council.
  • May 1997 to 2001: Under Secretary for political affairs (retired in January 2001)
  • 1993 to 1996: US ambassador to Russian Federation
  • 1992 to 1993: US ambassador to India
  • 1989 to 1992: Ambassador and Representative to the United Nations
  • 1985 to 1988: US ambassador to Israel
  • 1983 to 1985: US ambassador to El Salvador
  • 1981 to 1983: US ambassador to Nigeria
  • 1978 to 1981: Assistant Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs
  • 1974 to 1978: US ambassador to Jordan
  • 1973 to 1974: Executive Secretary of the U.S. Department of State and Special Assistant to Secretaries William P. Rogers and Henry A. Kissinger
  • 1967 to 1969: Deputy Chief of Mission in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
  • 1962 to 1964: Political adviser to the U.S. Delegation to the 18-Nation Disarmament Conference in Geneva.
  • (1959 to 1961) Bureau of Intelligence and Research of the State Department, in the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
  • 1956 to 1959: U.S. Navy
  • 1954: Masters degree, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University
  • 1953: graduated from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine

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Publications by Thomas R. Pickering

References

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  2. About, International Institute for Strategic Studies - US, accessed January 17, 2008.
  3. Principals, National Committee on American Foreign Policy, accessed September 13, 2007.
  4. Board, American Academy of Diplomacy, accessed July 30, 2007.
  5. Advisory Boards, International Economic Alliance, accessed January 15, 2008.
  6. Governance, Stanley Foundation, accessed December 23, 2008.
  7. Executive Committee, Community of West and Islam Dialogue, accessed September 7, 2008.
  8. Experts, Campaign for New American Policy on Iran, accessed September 16, 2008.
  9. Science and Security Board, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, accessed September 1, 2009.
  10. International Board, U.S./Middle East Project, accessed October 25, 2009.
  11. International Management Advisory Group, Fletcher School, accessed February 23, 2010.
  12. Members, East West Center, accessed December 11, 2010.
  13. Advisory Council, Independent Diplomat, accessed September 14, 2011.
  14. OneVoice Honorary Board of Advisors, organizational web page, accessed January 13, 2013.

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