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James Stavridis
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| James Stavridis | |
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| Organization: | Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University |
| Role: | Dean |
| Location: | Medford, Massachusetts |
| Education: | •U.S. Naval Academy (B.S.) • Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University (Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy) • Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University (Ph.D., 1983)[1] |
| Website: | Official website |
James Stavridis is the dean of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University.[1][2] During the period of transition between the Obama and Trump administrations, Stavridis was reported to be in consideration for a high-level appointment in the Trump administration. Politico reported that Stavridis was being considered for secretary of state.[2]
Career
James Stavridis graduated from the U.S Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland and spent the following 30 years in the Navy. He retired at the rank of four-star Admiral. His career in the navy was varied both in responsibilities and geography.[3]
- He was the 16th supreme allied commander for NATO, overseeing "operations in Afghanistan, Libya, Syria, the Balkans, and piracy off the coast of Africa."[1][3][4]
- He was commander of the U.S. Southern Command based in Miami, Florida, and led operations in Latin America.[1][3]
- Stavridis served as senior military assistant to the secretary of the navy and the secretary of defense.[1][3]
- After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, he led a navy think tank called Deep Blue, which was set up as a strategic and tactical response to the attacks.[1][3]
Tufts University
In 2013, Stavridis became the dean of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. He had also earned his Master's of Arts in Law and Diplomacy as well as his doctorate at the school.[1][2]
Honors and awards
In addition to having been awarded 50 U.S. and international medals and decorations, Stavridis was awarded the Battenberg Cup for "commanding the top ship in the Atlantic Fleet." He was also given the Navy League John Paul Jones Award for his leadership and command. While in earning his Ph.D. at Tufts University, Stavridis was awarded the Gullion prize for his achievements in academics.[1][3]
Boards, committees, and contributions
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| During the 2016 presidential transition of power, Stavridis was reported to be in consideration for a high-level appointment in Donald Trump's (R) first term. |
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See also: Donald Trump's Cabinet, 2025 |
Stavridis chairs the U.S. Naval Institute's board as well as the association of the U.S. sea services, which includes the navy, the marine corps, the coast guard, and the merchant marine. He is a regular contributor to TIME Magazine and chief international security analyst for NBC News.[1] He has published 11 books and numerous articles.[1][3]
Presidential elections, 2016
In July 2016, The New York Times reported that then-Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was vetting Stavridis as a pontential vice presidential pick. At the time, neither Clinton or Stavridis commented on the process.[4] Clinton eventually chose former Virginia Governor Tim Kaine (D).
Recent news
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See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, "James Stavridis," accessed December 8, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Politico, "Tillerson, Stavridis join secretary of state field," December 8, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 The New York Times, "James Stavridis, Retired Admiral, Is Being Vetted as Hillary Clinton’s Running Mate," July 12, 2016
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