Thomas Fingar
Dr. Thomas Fingar assumed the position of Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research, July 2001. His responsibilities include supervision of analytical work on every country and region as well as transnational issues, i.e., trade, refugees, arms transfers, and weapons of mass destruction.
Previous assignments in the Department include serving as Acting Assistant Secretary for Intelligence and Research (2000-2001) and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Analysis (1994 - 2000), Director of the Office of Analysis for East Asia and the Pacific (1989 � 1994), and Chief of the China Division (1986 - 1989). Between 1975 and 1986 he held a number of positions at Stanford University, including senior Research Associate in the Center for International Security and Arms Control and Director of the University�s U.S. �China Relations Program. Other previous assignments include Co-Director of the National Academy of Science�s U.S.-China Education Clearinghouse, advisor to the Office of Technology Assessment, and consultant to numerous U.S. Government agencies and private sector organizations.
Dr. Fingar is a graduate of Cornell University (A.B. in Government and History 1968), and Stanford University (M.A., 1969, and Ph.D. 1977, both in political science). He is a career member of the Senior Executive Service. His principal foreign languages are Chinese and German. Dr. Fingar has published dozens of books and articles, mostly on China, including China�s Quest for Independence.
(created 22 December 2002)
SOURCE: Hudson Institute