Joseph F. Bouchard (born July 17, 1954) is a former United States Navy captain who retired in 2003 after 27 years on active duty.

Bouchard graduated with distinction from the United States Naval Academy, where he majored in international security affairs and studied Chinese and Japanese.

Naval Postgraduate School and a Doctor of Philosophy in political science (international relations and strategic studies) from Stanford University.

He received numerous personal decorations, including the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the highest non-combat award in the US military.

Bouchard also is recognized as an expert on the economic and national security aspects of environmental and climate change policy.