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Stuart Holliday

Stuart W. Holliday[1] is the President and CEO of the Meridian International Center,[2] nonprofit organization that works with the U.S. Department of State, U.S. embassies, governments, public and private sector organizations, and leaders worldwide to promote global diplomacy, leadership development, educational, cultural exchanges, and diplomatic policy programs.[3] Holliday is the former U.S. Ambassador for Special Political Affairs at the United Nations[4] and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush, and Associate Director of Presidential Personnel.[5]

Stuart Holliday
Personal details
SpouseGwen Moore Holliday
Alma materGeorgetown University, London School of Economics and Political Science
OccupationNonprofit President/CEO
ProfessionInternational Affairs/Government
AwardsJoint Service Commendation Medal
Websitewww.meridian.org
Military service
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch/serviceU.S. Navy
Years of service1988-1995
Battles/warsOperation Desert Storm

Early life and education edit

Stuart Holliday was born in Malawi,[6] the son of United States diplomats.[7]

He attended Avon Old Farms School in Avon, Connecticut. He obtained his B.S.F.S. in International Affairs from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University,[8] and his M.S., also in International Affairs, from the London School of Economics and Political Science.[8]

Early career edit

Holliday joined the United States Navy in 1988, and served as an Officer until 1995 on active and reserve duty. He was active for Operation Desert Storm and is a recipient of the Joint Service Commendation Medal.[9][10]

During his service in 1992, Holliday worked for the George H. W. Bush United States presidential election re-election campaign.[11] From 1993 to 1995, he was Regional Director for North Africa, the Middle East and Turkey at the International Republican Institute.[12] In 1996, he jointed the Dallas Council on World Affairs as its executive director, a role he held into 1997.[2] From 1998 to 2000, he was the Assistant Policy Director in Texas for then Governor George W. Bush.[9]

Political career and foreign affairs edit

During the first year of George W. Bush's presidency, from 2000 to 2001, Holliday was Special Assistant to the President and Associate Director of Presidential Personnel at the White House.[9] After the September 11 attacks, he collaborated in staffing the first Office of Homeland Security with government agencies.[10] Thereafter, he served as Coordinator for International Information Programs for the U.S. Department of State as well as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs.[9]

Holliday became the United States Ambassador to the United Nations for Special Political Affairs in December 2003, serving in that role until 2005, with a focus on the U.N. Security Council.[10]

Post-political career edit

After his service as an ambassador, Holliday became affiliated with Quinn Gillespie & Associates.[9][13] In 2006, he became President and CEO of Meridian International Center.[10][14] On May 2, 2022, Holliday was honored with the Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur, France's highest and oldest award, by His Excellency Philippe Étienne, Ambassador of France to the U.S.[15][16]

Media appearances edit

Holliday is a frequent media commenter. He has provided perspectives in major US and international media outlets, including views on: Iran’s Long-term Intentions for Nuclear Negotiations (November 2013),[17] Russia’s Strategy About Public Diplomacy (September 2013),[18] UN Security Council’s Response to Chemical Weapons in Syria (August 2013),[19] Civil Protests in Turkey (June 2013),[20] President Barack Obama’s visit to the Middle East (March 2013),[21] Israel/Gaza Conflict (November 2012),[22] Delicate Diplomacy in the Middle East (November 2012),[22] Ceasefires Often Fragile in the Middle East (November 2012),[23] and the UN’s Interventions in Libya.[24]

Published works edit

Holliday has written broadly on international issues over thirty years, with a focus on the development of civil society in the Middle East and North Africa. His published works include papers on Oman, Yemen, and the Western Sahara in 1994, an IRI Fact-Finding Mission to the Western Sahara (1993), and Oman and Popular Participation in Government (1995).

In addition, Holliday writes op-eds on foreign policy issues and international affairs.[25]

Speaking engagements edit

Holliday often speaks at international conferences and moderates roundtable discussions on major international issues, including:

Personal life edit

Holliday is married to Gwen Moore Holliday, Vice President of DCI Group and they have two sons.[28]

References edit

  1. ^ "Stuart W. Holliday". U.S. Department of State. June 24, 2002. Retrieved March 23, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Stuart Holliday." Our Leadership. The Meridian International Center, n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2014. <1. http://www.meridian.org/merdian/our-leadership/item/69-stuart-holiday [permanent dead link]>
  3. ^ Holliday, Stuart W. "Meridian International Center to Re-define Global Service Leadership." The Diplomatic Courier. N.p., 21 Dec. 2011. Web. 11 Feb. 2014. <http://www.diplomaticourier.com/news/opinion/894-op-ed-meridian-international-center-to-re-define-global-service-leadership>
  4. ^ "Homepage - GPA Publications".
  5. ^ "Stuart W. Holliday." The Huffington Post. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2014. <4. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stuart-w-holliday>
  6. ^ "Stuart W Holliday." Bios. The United States Department of State, 2002. Web. 11 Feb. 2014. <http://2001-2009.state.gov/outofdate/bios/h/11383.htm>
  7. ^ "Holliday Nurtures Leadership As Helm of Meridian Center." The Washington Diplomat, 2 Oct. 2013. Web. 11 Feb. 2014. <http://washdiplomat.com/index.php?option=com_content&id=9596:holliday-nurtures-leadership-as-helm-of-meridian-center&Itemid=428>
  8. ^ a b See 5
  9. ^ a b c d e "Stuart W. Holliday". Council of American Ambassadors. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
  10. ^ a b c d "Ambassador Stuart Holliday". Syracuse University Institute for Veterans and Military Families. Archived from the original on January 31, 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
  11. ^ "Holliday Nurtures Leadership As Helm of Meridian Center." The Washington Diplomat, 2 Oct. 2013. Web. 11 Feb. 2014. <http://washdiplomat.com/index.php?option=com_content&id=9596:holliday-nurtures-leadership-as-helm-of-meridian-center&Itemid=428>,
  12. ^ "ABOUT." IVMF. Institute for Veterans and Military Families, n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2014. <"Ambassador Stuart Holliday | IVMF". Archived from the original on January 31, 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2014.>
  13. ^ "QGA Public Affairs." QGA Public Affairs. Quinn Gillespie & Associates, n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2014. <http://www.qga.com/>
  14. ^ Cutler, Walter (October 2006). "Passing the Baton at Meridian International Center". Washington Life. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
  15. ^ Lizza, Ryan; Daniels, Eugene (May 3, 2022). "POLITICO Playbook: Breaking down Alito's Roe bombshell". POLITICO. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  16. ^ @ph_etienne (May 3, 2022). "Felicitations et merci @AMBSHolliday on your decoration…" (Tweet). Archived from the original on April 18, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2023 – via Twitter.
  17. ^ "Amb. Holliday: What are Iran's long-term intentions?". Video.foxnews.com. November 15, 2013. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
  18. ^ "Russia's strategy on Syria is about 'public diplomacy'". Video.foxnews.com. September 12, 2013. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
  19. ^ "CTV News | News Video - Top National News Headlines - News Videos". Ctvnews.ca. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
  20. ^ "Amb. Holliday: Turkish PM should be willing to 'reach out' | On Air Videos | Fox News". Video.foxnews.com. June 11, 2013. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
  21. ^ "Fmr. Ambassador Holliday: President Obama's meeting with Palestinian President Abbas 'a significant visit' – Early Start with John Berman & Zoraida Sambolin - CNN.com Blogs". Earlystart.blogs.cnn.com. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
  22. ^ a b "Will new Gaza border violence threaten ceasefire? Fmr. Amb Stuart Holliday weighs in – Early Start with John Berman & Zoraida Sambolin - CNN.com Blogs". Earlystart.blogs.cnn.com. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
  23. ^ "Cease-fires often fragile in Mideast - Video on NBCNews.com". Video.msnbc.msn.com. Archived from the original on November 28, 2012. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
  24. ^ "Stuart Holliday Interview on Libya, UN Intervention: Video". Bloomberg. March 17, 2011. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
  25. ^ "Stuart W. Holliday: Public Diplomacy That Lasts: The Value of International Visitor Exchanges". Huffingtonpost.com. February 27, 2012. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
  26. ^ "Country Promotion Strategies Conference - November 12, 2013". Meridian.org. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
  27. ^ "The World in 2050: Talent Mobility and the Future of Jobs". Diplomatic Courier. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
  28. ^ "Gwen Moore Holliday". DCI Group. Archived from the original on February 21, 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
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