Professor, School of International Service, American University; and Research Affiliate at the Center for International Security and Cooperation, Stanford University

James Goldgeier has served at the State Department and on the National Security Council staff. His books include America between the Wars: From 11/9 to 9/11 (co-authored with Derek Chollet); Power and Purpose: U.S. Policy toward Russia after the Cold War (co-authored with Michael McFaul); Not Whether but When: the U.S. Decision to Enlarge NATO. He is a Senior Advisor to Bridging the Gap, which links scholarly and policy-making work.