Martin Indyk, an American diplomat and Middle East expert who served as the US ambassador to Israel and a special envoy under two Democratic administrations, has passed away at the age of 73.Indyk is survived by his wife, Gail Haggith Burt, and is remembered for his significant contributions to US foreign policy, particularly his "dual containment" theory, which shaped America's approach toward Iran and Iraq during the Clinton administration.
Indyk's "dual containment" policy, formulated during the 1990s, advocated for a strategy of isolating and containing both Iran and Iraq, which were viewed as hostile actors in the region. This policy became the official stance of the US during the Clinton presidency and influenced how the US dealt with the two countries.
Indyk served as the US ambassador to Israel during the Clinton administration and later as a special envoy during Barack Obama's presidency. He was known for his skepticism toward Israeli settlement expansion and worked to advance the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
Indyk's passing was confirmed by his wife, who shared that he succumbed to complications from esophageal cancer at their home in New Fairfield, Connecticut.
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