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United States James P. Rubin is a seasoned diplomat and foreign policy expert, known for his distinguished career in government relations and media. He has extensive experience in global affairs, offering insights to international organizations and contributing to prominent publications.
James P. Rubin served as Diplomatic Counsellor to the Secretary General of the OECD in Paris, advising Secretary General Mathias Cormann on global affairs. His portfolio focused on diplomacy with key countries in Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
James P. Rubin served as Chair for International Policy and Strategy at Ballard Partners, based in Washington DC, until June 2020.
Mr. Rubin was a Contributing Editor at Politico, writing on U.S. foreign policy and world affairs.
Mr. Rubin served as a Visiting Scholar at Oxford University’s Rothermere American Institute.
Mr. Rubin served as an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University. He also earned his Bachelor of Arts and Master of International Affairs degrees from the university.
Mr. Rubin was Co-Executive Editor for the launch of Bloomberg View, the op-ed project of Bloomberg News.
Mr. Rubin was an anchor and commentator for SKY News, specifically lead news anchor on 'World News Tonight' from October 2005 to July 2006.
Mr. Rubin was a Visiting Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics.
Mr. Rubin was a partner for the financial advisory firm the Brunswick Group.
Mr. Rubin was co-anchor of the PBS series Wide Angle between 2002 and 2003, a weekly international affairs program.
Mr. Rubin served as a Commissioner of the Port Authority.
Mr. Rubin served as Counselor to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for the state's Empire State Development Corporation.
Mr. Rubin wrote a regular column on foreign affairs for The Sunday Times of London.
James P. Rubin was born on March 28, 1960, in New York City and raised in Larchmont, New York. He pursued his education at Columbia University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1982 and a Master of International Affairs in 1984. His early career included a role as Assistant Director of Research at the Arms Control Association from 1985 to 1989. This foundational experience in arms control and foreign policy laid the groundwork for his future governmental and diplomatic roles. Prior to his government service, Rubin also held a position as a Professional Staff Member on the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and served as Senior Foreign Policy Adviser to Senator Joseph R. Biden, Jr. from 1989 to 1993, gaining valuable legislative insight.
Rubin’s career advanced significantly during the Clinton administration, where he served as Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs and Chief Spokesman for Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright from 1997 to 2000. During this period, he was a central figure in U.S. foreign policy communication. A notable achievement includes his role as a special negotiator in 1999, working to secure the demobilization of the Kosovo Liberation Army. Before this, he was a Senior Adviser and Spokesman for U.S. Representative to the United Nations Madeleine K. Albright from 1993 to 1996, further solidifying his diplomatic experience. After his government tenure, Rubin transitioned into academia and media, becoming a Visiting Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and a lead news anchor for Sky News’ “World News Tonight” from 2005 to 2006.
More recently, James P. Rubin continued his contributions to international relations and policy. He served as Diplomatic Counsellor to the Secretary General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris, advising on global affairs. Before this, he was Chair for International Policy and Strategy at Ballard Partners and a Contributing Editor at Politico, regularly authoring articles on U.S. foreign policy and world affairs. In December 2022, he was appointed Special Envoy and Coordinator for the U.S. Department of State’s Global Engagement Center, a role that continued through December 2024. Throughout his career, Rubin has been recognized for his contributions, receiving Columbia University’s John Jay Award in 1998 and the State Department’s Distinguished Service Award in 2000.
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