Martin Indyk Obituary
Obituary: Ambassador Martin Indyk
The Washington Institute mourns the passing of Ambassador Martin Indyk, its founding executive director, who died at 73. A native of Australia, Indyk moved to Washington, D.C., where he became a pivotal figure in American Middle East policy. He founded The Washington Institute in 1985, creating a legacy of rigorous, bipartisan Middle East research. Indyk served under President Bill Clinton and President Barack Obama, holding key positions including U.S. Ambassador to Israel and special envoy for Israeli-Palestinian negotiations. His scholarly work and mentorship have left an enduring impact on U.S. foreign policy. Indyk is remembered for his vision, leadership, and dedication to peace in the Middle East. He authored notable books, including “Master of the Game” and “Innocent Abroad.”
Moreover. And in conclusion, Indyk’s contributions to public policy and his mentorship of future scholars will become remembered fondly by many.
Author of Master of the Game: Henry Kissinger and the Art of Middle East Diplomacy (A.A. Knopf, 2021) in addition, wrote a personal memoir of his public service, Innocent Abroad: An Intimate Account of American Peace Diplomacy in the Middle East (Simon and Schuster, 2009). He was also co-author of Bending History: Barack Obama’s Foreign Policy with lastly, Michael O’Hanlon and Kenneth Lieberthal (Brookings Institution Press, 2012).
Martin Indyk Obituary
Washington Institute Mourns Passing of Founding Executive Director | The Washington Institute
