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United States James P. Rubin is a former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs, diplomat, and journalist. He offers extensive insights on international affairs, U.S.-European relations, security, and foreign policy to global audiences.
James P. Rubin served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs in the Clinton administration from 1997 to 2000. He currently serves as Special Envoy and Coordinator for the Global Engagement Center.
James P. Rubin wrote a regular column on foreign affairs for The Sunday Times of London.
James P. Rubin has been diplomatic counselor to the secretary general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) since June 2021. He advises the Secretary General on global affairs and diplomacy.
Rubin became a Sky News presenter with his own show called World News Tonight. After its cancellation, he became a commentator for the channel.
James P. Rubin is an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs.
James Rubin was chair of international policy and strategy at Ballard Partners, based in Washington DC, until June 2020. He was also appointed Diplomatic Counselor to the incoming Secretary General of the OECD.
Rubin was a contributing editor at Politico, writing on U.S. foreign policy and world affairs.
James Phillip Rubin was born on March 28, 1960, in New York City and grew up in Larchmont, New York. He pursued his higher education at Columbia University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in political science in 1982 and a Master of International Affairs in 1984 from Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs. Rubin also attended Boston University. His early career included a role as Assistant Director of Research at the Arms Control Association, laying the foundation for his future in international diplomacy and policy.
Rubin served in the Clinton administration as Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs and chief spokesman for the State Department from 1997 to May 2000. During this period, he was a close advisor to Secretary Madeleine Albright. After his government service, Rubin relocated to London. He held positions as a Visiting Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and a partner at the communications consultancy Brunswick. From 2002 to 2003, he hosted PBS’s “Wide Angle” series, an international affairs program. He also served as chief foreign policy spokesman for General Wesley Clark’s 2004 presidential campaign and as a senior advisor for national security affairs for John Kerry’s 2004 presidential campaign.
From October 2005 to July 2006, Rubin was the lead news anchor for “World News Tonight” on Sky News. He later contributed to Bloomberg News, overseeing editorial issues across various regions and leading Bloomberg View. In 2011, he was appointed adjunct professor at Columbia University and served as a commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, as well as a counselor to the Empire State Development Corporation. In 2021, Rubin became diplomatic counselor to the secretary general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). In December 2022, he was appointed Special Envoy and Coordinator for the U.S. Department of State’s Global Engagement Center, a role he concluded on December 23, 2024.
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