James Baker
James Baker is a prominent American attorney and politician who served as Secretary of State under President George H. W. Bush. He played a crucial role in U.S. foreign policy during the end of the Cold War, particularly in the reunification of Germany and the management of relations with the Soviet Union. His diplomatic skills were pivotal in navigating complex international negotiations, including the agreements that led to the Gulf War. Baker is also known for his influential role in domestic politics, including his involvement in the contested 2000 presidential election. His recent mention in the news highlights his past statements regarding NATO's expansion and its implications for U.S.-Russia relations during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Born on Apr 28, 1930 (95 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 1,991 | $15,000 | 10$ |
| Romania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 9,871 | $250,000 | 128$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 628,066 | 342 | $5,500 | 3$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 38,137 | 25 | $6,900 | 4$ |
| Iraq | 1 | 6.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 40,222,493 | 63,744 | $170,000 | 269$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,643 | $5,100 | 3$ |
| Totals | 6 | 68,117,554 | 78,616 | $452,500 | 417$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Jamaica:
US Secretary of State James Baker made pledges to Russian President Mikhail Gorbachev.
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Romania:
The statement attributed to former U.S. Secretary of State James Baker has been denied as lacking legal force.
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Liechtenstein:
James Baker was the Secretary of State who discussed NATO expansion with Mikhail Gorbachev.
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Montenegro:
James Baker assured Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev that NATO would not expand eastward.
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Ireland:
Putin thinks Moscow was misled by the United States after the 1989 fall of the Berlin Wall when US secretary of state James Baker assured Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in 1990 that Nato would not expand eastwards.
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Iraq:
James Baker is recognized for his significant presence in international relations.
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Guyana:
Treasury Secretary James Baker was given what he needed to force the G5 developed economies to depreciate their currencies.
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Montenegro:
James Baker is mentioned as a significant former Secretary of State.
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Argentina:
James Baker was the Secretary of the Treasury under Reagan during the Plaza Accord.
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Canada:
James Baker was the Treasury Secretary during the Plaza Accord negotiations in 1985.
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