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{{Short description|American government official}}
{{Short description|American government official}}
{{Distinguish|Lincoln P. Bloomfield}}
{{for|his father, the professor of political science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology|Lincoln P. Bloomfield}}
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| name = Lincoln Bloomfield
| name = Lincoln Bloomfield
| office = [[Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs]]
| office = 14th [[Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs]]
| birth_date = {{birth year and age|1952}}
| parents = [[Lincoln P. Bloomfield|Lincoln P. Bloomfield Sr.]] (father)
| parents = [[Lincoln P. Bloomfield|Lincoln P. Bloomfield Sr.]] (father)
| alma_mater = [[Harvard University]] ([[A.B.]])<br>[[Tufts University]] ([[M.A.]])
| alma_mater = [[Harvard University]] ([[A.B.]])<br>[[Tufts University]] ([[Master of Arts|M.A.]])
| termstart = May 31, 2001
| termstart = May 31, 2001
| termend = January 20, 2005
| termend = January 20, 2005
| predecessor = [[Eric D. Newsom]]
| successor = [[John Hillen]]
| predecessor = [[Eric D. Newsom]]
| president = [[George W. Bush]]
| successor = [[John Hillen]]
| office2 = [[United States National Security Council|National Security Advisor to the Vice President of the United States]]
| president = [[George W. Bush]]
| office2 = [[United States National Security Council|National Security Advisor to the Vice President of the United States]]
| termstart2 = 1991
| termstart2 = 1991
| termend2 = 1992
| termend2 = 1992
| vicepresident2 = [[Dan Quayle]]
| vicepresident2 = [[Dan Quayle]]
| image = Lincoln Bloomfield Jr.jpg
| image = Lincoln Bloomfield Jr.jpg
}}
}}


'''Lincoln Palmer Bloomfield Jr.''' is an American diplomat and national security adviser who served as [[Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs]] in the [[George W. Bush Administration]], and as [[Dan Quayle]]'s [[Office of the Vice President of the United States|Assistant for National Security Affairs]].
'''Lincoln Palmer Bloomfield Jr.''' (born 1952)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://history.state.gov/departmenthistory/people/bloomfield-lincoln-p |title=Lincoln P. Bloomfield (1952–) |website=Office of the Historian |publisher=U.S. Department of State |access-date=2021-10-17}}</ref> is an American diplomat and national security adviser who served as [[Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs]] in the [[George W. Bush administration]], and as [[Dan Quayle]]'s [[Office of the Vice President of the United States|Assistant for National Security Affairs]].


== Early life and Education ==
== Early life and education ==
Lincoln P. Bloomfield Jr. is the son of [[Lincoln P. Bloomfield]], a [[political scientist]] widely-respected as an expert on [[foreign affairs]].
Lincoln P. Bloomfield Jr. is the son of [[Lincoln P. Bloomfield]], a [[political scientist]] widely respected as an expert on [[foreign affairs]].


Bloomfield was educated at [[Harvard University]], graduating ''cum laude'' with an [[Bachelor of Arts|A.B.]] in 1974. He later attended the [[Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy]] at [[Tufts University]], receiving an [[Master of Arts|M.A.]] in [[Law]] and [[Diplomacy]] in 1980. During his time at the Fletcher School, he was the Director of ''[[The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs]]''.
Bloomfield was educated at [[Harvard University]], graduating ''cum laude'' with an [[Bachelor of Arts|A.B.]] in 1974. He later attended the [[Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy]] at [[Tufts University]], receiving an [[Master of Arts|M.A.]] in [[Law]] and [[Diplomacy]] in 1980. During his time at the Fletcher School, he was the Director of ''[[The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs]]''.
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Bloomfield left government service in 1993, joining Armitage Associates LLC, a management [[consulting firm]] led by [[Richard Armitage (naval officer)|Richard Armitage]]. He worked there until 2001.
Bloomfield left government service in 1993, joining Armitage Associates LLC, a management [[consulting firm]] led by [[Richard Armitage (naval officer)|Richard Armitage]]. He worked there until 2001.


In 2001, [[George W. Bush]] nominated Bloomfield as [[Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs]]. Bloomfield served from May 31, 2001 to January 20, 2005.
In 2001, [[George W. Bush]] nominated Bloomfield as [[Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs]]. Bloomfield served from May 31, 2001, to January 20, 2005.


In February of 2005, Bloomfield founded Palmer Coates LLC, a [[consulting firm]] specializing in strategic planning for international business activities. He also became a Senior Advisor at [[Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld]].
In February 2005, Bloomfield founded Palmer Coates LLC, a [[consulting firm]] specializing in strategic planning for international business activities. He also became a senior advisor at [[Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld]].


Bloomfield spent 2008 and 2009 working as President Bush's [[special envoy]] for [[man-portable air-defense systems]] threat reduction.
Bloomfield spent 2008 and 2009 working as President Bush's [[special envoy]] for [[man-portable air-defense systems]] threat reduction.


Bloomfield is also a member of the Board of Directors of the [[Henry L. Stimson Center]] and a Non-Executive Director of [[European Metals Holdings]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.investi.com.au/enwiki/api/announcements/emh/eef8de14-63f.pdf|title=Appointment of Ambassador Lincoln Palmer Bloomfield, Jr as a Non-Executive Director|language=en-US|access-date=2021-01-04}}</ref> He is also a regular columnist for ''[[Foreign Affairs]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://foreignpolicy.com/author/lincoln-p-bloomfield-jr/|title=Lincoln P. Bloomfield, Jr. – Foreign Policy|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-06}}</ref>
Bloomfield is also a member of the board of directors of the [[Henry L. Stimson Center]] and a non-executive director of [[European Metals Holdings]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.investi.com.au/enwiki/api/announcements/emh/eef8de14-63f.pdf|title=Appointment of Ambassador Lincoln Palmer Bloomfield, Jr as a Non-Executive Director|language=en-US|access-date=2021-01-04}}</ref> He is also a regular columnist for ''[[Foreign Affairs]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://foreignpolicy.com/author/lincoln-p-bloomfield-jr/|title=Lincoln P. Bloomfield, Jr. – Foreign Policy|date=6 April 2018 |language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-06}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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*[http://www.akingump.com/lbloomfield/ Profile at Akin Gump]
*[http://www.akingump.com/lbloomfield/ Profile at Akin Gump]
* [https://docs.house.gov/meetings/FA/FA00/20180508/108272/HHRG-115-FA00-Wstate-BloomfieldL-20180508.pdf "Confronting the Iranian Challenge."] Testimony to the [[U.S. House of Representatives]] [[United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs|Committee on Foreign Affairs]], May 8, 2018.
* [https://docs.house.gov/meetings/FA/FA00/20180508/108272/HHRG-115-FA00-Wstate-BloomfieldL-20180508.pdf "Confronting the Iranian Challenge."] Testimony to the [[U.S. House of Representatives]] [[United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs|Committee on Foreign Affairs]], May 8, 2018.
*{{C-SPAN|1005775}}



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For his father, the professor of political science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, see Lincoln P. Bloomfield.
Lincoln Bloomfield
14th Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs
In office
May 31, 2001 – January 20, 2005
PresidentGeorge W. Bush
Preceded byEric D. Newsom
Succeeded byJohn Hillen
National Security Advisor to the Vice President of the United States
In office
1991–1992
Vice PresidentDan Quayle
Personal details
Born1952 (age 71–72)
ParentLincoln P. Bloomfield Sr. (father)
Alma materHarvard University (A.B.)
Tufts University (M.A.)

Lincoln Palmer Bloomfield Jr. (born 1952)[1] is an American diplomat and national security adviser who served as Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs in the George W. Bush administration, and as Dan Quayle's Assistant for National Security Affairs.

Early life and education

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Lincoln P. Bloomfield Jr. is the son of Lincoln P. Bloomfield, a political scientist widely respected as an expert on foreign affairs.

Bloomfield was educated at Harvard University, graduating cum laude with an A.B. in 1974. He later attended the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, receiving an M.A. in Law and Diplomacy in 1980. During his time at the Fletcher School, he was the Director of The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs.

Career

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Upon graduation, Bloomfield joined the office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs. In 1988 and 1989, he served as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs. Bloomfield spent 1989 and 1990 as a Member of U.S. Water Mediation in the Middle East, and later as a member of the U.S. Delegation to Philippine Bases Negotiation.

In 1991, Bloomfield joined the staff of Vice President Dan Quayle as Deputy Assistant to the Vice President for National Security Affairs.

In 1992, Bloomfield joined the United States Department of State as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs.

Bloomfield left government service in 1993, joining Armitage Associates LLC, a management consulting firm led by Richard Armitage. He worked there until 2001.

In 2001, George W. Bush nominated Bloomfield as Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs. Bloomfield served from May 31, 2001, to January 20, 2005.

In February 2005, Bloomfield founded Palmer Coates LLC, a consulting firm specializing in strategic planning for international business activities. He also became a senior advisor at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld.

Bloomfield spent 2008 and 2009 working as President Bush's special envoy for man-portable air-defense systems threat reduction.

Bloomfield is also a member of the board of directors of the Henry L. Stimson Center and a non-executive director of European Metals Holdings.[2] He is also a regular columnist for Foreign Affairs.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Lincoln P. Bloomfield (1952–)". Office of the Historian. U.S. Department of State. Retrieved 2021-10-17.
  2. ^ "Appointment of Ambassador Lincoln Palmer Bloomfield, Jr as a Non-Executive Director" (PDF). Retrieved 2021-01-04.
  3. ^ "Lincoln P. Bloomfield, Jr. – Foreign Policy". 6 April 2018. Retrieved 2020-01-06.
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