Samuel W. Lewis
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Samuel Winfield Lewis (born October 1, 1930 in Houston, Texas) is a retired American diplomat. During his lengthy career with the United States Department of State he served as Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs (1975-1977), U.S. ambassador to Israel (1977-1985)[1] and Director of Policy Planning (1993-1994). Lewis also headed the United States Institute of Peace from 1987 through 1993)[2].
Lewis is frequent guest commentator on Middle Eastern issues for television and radio programs. In 2009, he will be featured in the Harry Hunkele - directed documentary film, "Back Door Channels: The Price of Peace."[3] “Back Door Channels” takes its name from the important yet seldom understood role that unofficial back channels of communications, often through third-party countries and private businessmen, played in securing the peace between Israel and Egypt. In addition The film’s producers conducted in-depth interviews with many of the original participants from the first historic peace process, including former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and other world leaders.[4]
Lewis currently sits on the US Advisory Council of the Israel Policy Forum, and is involved in the J Street project.
[edit] References
- ^ Silman-Cheong, Helen, Wellesley Aron, Rebel with a Cause, Valentine Mitchell, 1992,Foreword
- ^ Silman-Cheong, Helen, Wellesley Aron, Rebel with a Cause, Valentine Mitchell, 1992,Foreword
- ^ http://www.backdoorchannels.com/
- ^ www.realscreen.com/articles/news/20090226/MonteCarlo_release.doc
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| Preceded by William B. Buffum |
Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs December 22, 1975 – April 13, 1977 |
Succeeded by Charles W. Maynes |
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| Preceded by Malcolm Toon |
U.S. Ambassador to Israel 1977 – 1985 |
Succeeded by Thomas R. Pickering |
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