William R. Polk
Born in 1929
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Politics
William R. Polk is a distinguished scholar and diplomat with extensive experience in Middle Eastern affairs.
He taught Arabic literature and history at Harvard and the University of Chicago, and served on the Policy Planning Council during the Kennedy administration.
Polk played a key role in negotiating the Egyptian-Israeli Suez ceasefire and founded the Adlai Stevenson Institute of International Affairs.
His expertise in Iranian history and culture is evident in his book "Understanding Iran," which draws on his academic background and firsthand diplomatic experience.
Polk has authored nineteen books, establishing himself as a respected voice in international relations and Middle Eastern studies.
