AKA Howard Bruner Schaffer

Born: 21-Jul-1929
Birthplace: New York City

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Diplomat

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: US Ambassador to Bangladesh, 1984-87

Military service: US Army (1951-53)

Sister: Doris Schaffer O'Brien
Wife: Teresita Currie Schaffer

    University: BA, Harvard University (1950)
    University: Columbia University (1953-55)
    Scholar: Princeton University (1969-70)
    Administrator: Institute for the Study of Diplomacy, Georgetown University

    US Ambassador to Bangladesh (1984-87)
    US State Department Deputy Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs
    American Academy of Diplomacy
    John Kerry for President
    Delta Phi Epsilon International Sorority

Author of books:
Chester Bowles: New Dealer in Cold War (1993, biography)
Ellsworth Bunker: Global Troubleshooter, Vietnam Hawk (2003, biography)
The Limits of Influence: America's Role in Kashmir (2009, international affairs)
How Pakistan Negotiates with the United States: Riding the Roller Coaster (2011, international affairs)

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