Michael H. Armacost

Michael H. Armacost is a fellow at Stanford University 's Institute for International Studies. He previously was the president of the Brookings Institution from 1995-2002. In January 1977 Armacost was selected as a member of the National Security Council to handle East Asian and Chinese affairs under the Carter administration until July 1978, when he was replaced by Nicholas Platt . Years later he was appointed as the U.S. Ambassador to Japan from 1989-1993, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs from 1984-1989, and Ambassador to the Philippines from 1982-1984. He also served as Acting Secretary of State from January 20 - January 25 , 1989 .

Armacost graduated from Carleton College , where he is currently chairman of the board of trustees, and earned his Ph.D. from Columbia University .

 

 

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