James Franklin Jeffrey
James Franklin Jeffrey (born February 8, 1946) is an American diplomat who served most recently as the United States Special Representative for Syria Engagement and the Special Envoy to the International military intervention against ISIL.
James Franklin Jeffrey | |
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| Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant | |
| In office January 4, 2019 – November 13, 2020 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Brett McGurk |
| Succeeded by | Nathan Sales |
| United States Special Representative for Syria Engagement | |
| In office August 17, 2018 – November 13, 2020 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Joel Rayburn |
| United States Ambassador to Iraq | |
| In office August 18, 2010 – June 1, 2012 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Christopher R. Hill |
| Succeeded by | Robert S. Beecroft |
| United States Ambassador to Turkey | |
| In office December 3, 2008 – July 31, 2010 | |
| President | George W. Bush Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Ross Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Francis J. Ricciardone Jr. |
| 23rd United States Deputy National Security Advisor | |
| In office August 1, 2007 – December 3, 2008 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Jack Dyer Crouch II |
| Succeeded by | Tom Donilon |
| United States Ambassador to Albania | |
| In office October 22, 2002 – May 2, 2004 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Joseph Limprecht |
| Succeeded by | Marcie Berman Ries |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 8, 1946 Saugus, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Independent |
| Education | Northeastern University (BA) Boston University (MBA) |
He has held senior assignments in Washington, D.C., and abroad, including as United States Ambassador to Iraq (2010–2012); United States Ambassador to Turkey (2008–2010); Deputy National Security Advisor (2007–2008); and United States Ambassador to Albania (2002–2004). In 2010 Jeffrey was appointed to the highest rank in the U.S. Foreign Service, Career Ambassador. From 1969 to 1976, Jeffrey was a U.S. Army infantry officer, with service in Germany and Vietnam.
Jeffrey is a visiting fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, a member of the CIA External Advisory Board, a member of the American Council on Germany, and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He serves on the advisory board for America Abroad Media. He is a frequent commentator on broader foreign policy, national security, and economic trends.