Dr. Marwan Muasher is a Jordanian diplomat, scholar, and public leader whose career spans governance, global finance, and thought leadership. He currently serves as Vice President for Studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he oversees vital research on the Middle East across both Washington and Beirut.

Muasher began his professional journey as a journalist with the Jordan Times, before transitioning into government communications and becoming Press Adviser to the Prime Minister. He was appointed Jordan’s first Ambassador to Israel in 1995, later serving as Minister of Information and Government Spokesperson. From 1997 to 2002, he served as Ambassador to the United States, where he played a key role in negotiating the Jordan–U.S. Free Trade Agreement—America’s first such agreement with an Arab country.

Returning to Jordan, Muasher was appointed Foreign Minister (2002–2004), where he was instrumental in developing the Arab Peace Initiative and the Middle East Road Map. He then became Deputy Prime Minister (2004–2005), leading efforts to craft a comprehensive National Agenda for political, economic, and social reform in Jordan.

From 2007 to 2010, he served as Senior Vice President of External Affairs at the World Bank. An esteemed author, Muasher wrote The Arab Center: The Promise of Moderation (2008) and The Second Arab Awakening and the Battle for Pluralism (2014), exploring paths for pluralism and reform in the region.

As a founding figure of The Hague Institute for Global Justice, Dr. Muasher brought a blend of diplomatic acumen, reformist vision, and scholarly insight. His commitment to dialogue, regional stability, and inclusive governance continues to resonate through the Institute’s mission.