Edward Walker [r]: Christian A. Johnson Distinguished Professorship in Global Political Theory at Hamilton College; Advisory Council, Israel Policy Forum; Adjunct Scholar and former President of Middle East Institute, 2001-August 2006; Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs (2000-2001); U.S. Ambassador to Israel (1997-2000), U.S. Ambassador to Egypt (1994-1997), U.S. Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (1989-1992), and Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations (1992-1993) [e]