Statement About Robert E. Hunter, Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO

For Release

FridayJanuary 23, 2026

Robert E. Hunter

The RAND Corporation notes with deep regret the death of Robert E. Hunter, 85, whose extensive public service career included serving as U.S. ambassador to NATO from 1993 to 1998. He was a senior adviser at RAND from 1998 to 2011.

“For generations, Robert Hunter distinguished himself as a foreign policy adviser at the highest levels of government,” said Jason Matheny, president and chief executive officer of RAND. “His deep experience making policy enriched both RAND and his research, which was aimed at making the world a more peaceful and secure place.”