James Francis Dobbins Jr. (May 31, 1942 – July 3, 2023) was an American diplomat who served as United States ambassador to the European Union (1991–1993),[1] assistant secretary of state for European affairs (2001), and special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan (May 2013–July 2014).

Additionally, Dobbins served as envoy to Kosovo, Bosnia, Haiti, and Somalia.

In 2001, he led negotiations leading to the Bonn Agreement,[2][3] and served as acting ambassador of the United States to Afghanistan during the transitional period.

[4][5] Dobbins graduated with a BS in international affairs from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University.

Dobbins died from complications of Parkinson's disease on July 3, 2023, at the age of 81.