sentences:  He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from The University of Michigan in 2003 when he also was the commencement speaker.He also taught Diplomacy and International Relations at George Mason University.He served in several positions worldwide since joining the United States Foreign Service in 1976, including Director of the Office of Israel and Arab-Israel Affairs and Director of the Office of North African Affairs as well as Special Assistant to the Undersecretary for Political Affairs, Chief of Staff to the President's Middle East Envoy, and office director in the Office of Counterterrorism.