Robert D. McFarlane

Robert D. McFarlane is a retired American diplomat and former National Security Advisor. He served under President Ronald Reagan from 1983 to 1985, guiding U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War. McFarlane played a key role in shaping strategies toward the Soviet Union, engaging in diplomatic efforts to strengthen alliances and contain communism. He later faced legal issues related to Iran-Contra, a scandal involving covert arms sales to Iran and funding rebel groups in Nicaragua. Despite this controversy, he is recognized for his influence on U.S. foreign policy during a tense period of international diplomacy.