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Richard Ullman Obituary
ULLMAN - Richard H., 80, of Princeton, NJ, died on March 11, 2014. He was a distinguished scholar of international affairs at Princeton University for over forty years, ultimately as the David K. E. Bruce Professor of International Relations. He began his career at Harvard University and while on sabbatical from Princeton was the George Eastman Visiting Professor at Oxford University, where he had received his D.Phil. as a Rhodes Scholar. He educated generations of students and mentored many who have guided United States foreign policy for both Democratic and Republican presidents. Through his own service in the administrations of two presidents, his time on the New York Times editorial board, his leadership of Foreign Policy Magazine as Director of Studies at the Council of Foreign Relations, and through his many articles, Dick made important contributions to the country's pressing foreign policy discussions over many decades. Dick is survived by his beloved wife Gail, two children, two stepchildren and six grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a time to be announced in coming weeks.
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Mark Mosley
June 10, 2014
I took Professor Ullman's course on U.S. foreign policy in the Cold War as a first-year graduate student back in 1982. That one seminar changed forever my understanding of the relations among states. Professor Ullman combined intellectual rigor with candor, a rapier wit, and genuine kindness. That is an exceptional, and exceptionally rare, combination of qualities. He taught me not only why governments behave the way they do, but also of how people act collectively in all kinds of contexts. Professor Ullman – Dick – was my single most influential teacher. His insights have guided me throughout my career and life. I know that his teaching and mentoring have altered the trajectories of countless careers. News of his passing saddened me like that of no other teacher. It is an enormous loss for us all.
Anne Deighton
March 26, 2014
Richard was a sensitive, thoughtful, insightful man; a wonderful scholar, and a friend to those who work in Oxford in International Relations. He will be very much missed
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