John D. Van Doorn holds a Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma in International and Comparative Politics. He has worked for two US ambassadors, including the former US Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr. Edward J. Perkins, for whom he helped produce the book, Mr. Ambassador: Warrior for Peace. He is the recipient of top teaching awards at multiple universities for courses in International law and organizations, comparative democratization, Latin America, and diplomacy. He has published several articles on US policy towards Central America, teaching methods and creative leadership. He is an enthusiastic scholar and teacher of law and democracy.