Description: (American Diplomat and Political Scientist)
Jeane Kirkpatrick, an American diplomat and political scientist, made a significant impact on the foreign policy of the Ronald Reagan administration. She was the first woman to hold the position of United States Ambassador to the United Nations. Kirkpatrick was known for the "Kirkpatrick Doctrine," which supported authoritarian regimes if they aligned with American interests. She served on advisory boards and commissions concerning national security and defense policy, and wrote syndicated columns critiquing United Nations activities post-government service.