Remembering Martin Indyk: A Legacy of Diplomatic Efforts in the Middle East

Martin Indyk, a renowned diplomat, author, and think tank leader who played a significant role in Middle Eastern peace efforts, passed away at the age of 73. Indyk served as the U.S. ambassador to Israel and special envoy for Israeli-Palestinian negotiations. He was highly regarded for his dedication to peace and policy analysis.

Martin Indyk, an influential diplomat, author, and think tank leader who strived for peace in the Middle East, has died at 73, announced the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, a think tank he co-founded.

Indyk served twice as the United States ambassador to Israel, first from 1995 to 1997 and again from 2000 to 2001, under President Bill Clinton. He also held the role of assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs from 1997-2000, returning to government service as the U.S. special envoy for Israeli-Palestinian negotiations between 2013-2014 during President Barack Obama's administration.

Born in Britain in 1951 and raised in Australia, Indyk earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Sydney University and a doctorate from the Australian National University. He moved to the United States in 1982 and gained citizenship in 1993. Indyk served as a key Middle East policy adviser in Clinton's National Security Council and authored several books on diplomacy. He resigned as Middle East peace envoy in 2014 but remained a pivotal figure in policy analysis at the Brookings Institution and the Council on Foreign Relations.

(With inputs from agencies.)