Lorne Whitney Craner (born 1959)[1] was an American foreign policy expert, has served in key diplomatic and policymaking roles in three administrations and three times as president of major non-governmental organizations.

He attended University College School in London and graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy.

[3] Craner received a BA from Reed College[4] and an MA in National Security Studies from Georgetown University.

[5] His father Robert received three Silver Stars as a US Air Force pilot and prisoner of war in Vietnam[6] and his mother Audrey was awarded graduate degrees from the Fletcher School and Georgetown University.

His work in the Middle East, Central Asia and China after the 9/11 attacks drew praise from President Bush[11] Amnesty International[12] and Human Rights Watch[13] and Craner received the State Department’s Distinguished Service Award from Secretary Powell.