Jun 01 2008
James Rubin
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Former Assistant Secretary of State
As Assistant Secretary of State and Chief Spokesman for the State Department, James Rubin was employed in the Clinton Administration for over seven years and served as a top adviser and confidant to former Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright.
During his position as Chief Spokesman, James Rubin briefed the nation and world - through daily, on-camera sessions with American and foreign journalists.
This authority on foreign affairs will give your audience insight into national security policies and US foreign policy initiatives that impact the world. James Rubin provides behind-the-scenes perspectives on his personal experiences during negotiations spanning the globe, from the Middle East and Iraq to Russia and China, in addition to the diplomatic missions which he led to Kosovo.
He shares his insights of how media covers world events and how the public receives news in this dynamic era of information technology.
Born in New York City in 1960, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Columbia University in 1982 and a Masters degree in International Affairs in 1984. In 1998, Mr Rubin was the recipient of Columbia College’s John Jay Award for Distinguished Professional Achievement. In April 2000, Secretary of State Madeleine Albright awarded him the State Department’s highest honour, the “Distinguished Service Award”.
Now living in London, James Rubin is working for one of the biggest City PR firms, with 30 FTSE 100 companies among its clients. At the same time, he is keeping up his commitments as a writer and broadcaster, and as a lecturer at the London School of Economics.
James is a stimulating speaker with a proven track record and is ideal for addressing international audiences as well as UK-based audiences.
TOPICS
• Negotiating War and Peace
• Behind the Scenes of the World Stage
• Foreign Policy and the New Administration
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