Elliott Abrams

American politician and lawyer (born 1948)

Elliott Abrams is a prominent American politician and lawyer, born in 1948, who has had a distinguished career in foreign policy. He has served under three U.S. presidents: Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush, and Donald Trump, holding various positions that have shaped his expertise in international relations. Abrams' political ideology is associated with neoconservatism, a school of thought that has influenced his approach to foreign policy.

Abrams is currently a senior fellow for Middle Eastern studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, a prestigious think tank that focuses on foreign policy and international relations. His recent appointments include serving as the U.S. Special Representative for Venezuela from 2019 to 2021 and as the U.S. Special Representative for Iran from 2020 to 2021. These roles have further solidified his expertise in regional affairs and underscore his continued involvement in shaping U.S. foreign policy.