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John Shattuck is a Professor of the Practice in Diplomacy at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University. He holds a J.D. from Yale Law School, an M.A. from Clare College, Cambridge University, and a B.A. from Yale College. His career spans academia, diplomacy, and human rights advocacy.
Shattuck has served as Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor under President Clinton, U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic (1998–2000), and President of Central European University (2009–2020). He played pivotal roles in negotiating the Dayton Peace Agreement and establishing international criminal tribunals for the Yugoslav and Rwandan conflicts.
His research focuses on human rights, U.S. foreign policy, and democracy promotion. Notable works include Holding Together: The Hijacking of Rights in America (2022) and Freedom on Fire (2009). His recent publications address global governance challenges, refugee policies, and historical memory.
- Awards: Yale Law School Public Service Award, Ambassador’s Award (ABA), John Gardner Award, and four honorary degrees.
- Teaching: Courses on U.S.-EU relations, international law, and foreign policy at The Fletcher School.
- Labs/Teams: Namesake Shattuck Center on Conflict, Negotiation, and Recovery at CEU.
Shattuck chairs Brandeis University’s Center on Ethics, Justice, and Public Life and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
