Karl Inderfurth
Karl Inderfurth | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs | |
| In office August 4, 1997 – January 19, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Robin Raphel |
| Succeeded by | Christina B. Rocca |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 29, 1946 Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Education | University of North Carolina (BA) University of Strathclyde Princeton University (MA) |
Karl Frederick Inderfurth (born September 29, 1946) is an American diplomat. He was the assistant secretary of state for South Asian affairs from August 1997 to January 2001. In his capacity as assistant secretary, Inderfurth was responsible for US policy regarding Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Prior to his appointment as assistant secretary, Inderfurth served as the U.S. representative for special political affairs to the United Nations, with the rank of ambassador. In this capacity, he dealt with issues such as UN peacekeeping, disarmament, nuclear proliferation and security affairs. Inderfurth also served as deputy U.S. representative on the United Nations Security Council.