About Javier
Javier Solana is a Spanish physicist born in Madrid on 14 July 1942. He earned a doctorate in physics from the University of Virginia in 1971 and conducted research in solid-state physics before entering politics. As a member of the Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), he served as Spain's Foreign Minister from 1992 to 1995 under Prime Minister Felipe González. He was appointed NATO Secretary General in December 1995, serving until October 1999. During his NATO tenure, he navigated the Balkans crises and led the alliance during Operation Allied Force in Kosovo.
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Politician / DiplomatScientistMilitary and Security Expert
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- NATO Secretary General (1995-1999)
- EU High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy (1999-2009)
- Spanish Foreign Minister (1992-1995)
- solid-state physics research
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