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Bolton had several diplomatic achievements throughout his career. At the United Nations in 1991, John Bolton overturned the [[United Nations General Assembly Resolution 3379]] adopted in 1975 that condemns [[Zionism]] to be "a form of racism and racial discrimination." In the Bush Administration, he opposed the [[International Criminal Court]] and negotiated Article 98 agreements with, ultimately, over 100 countries to ensure Americans would not be prosecuted by the court. Also during the Bush Administration, Bolton played a key role in establishing the Proliferation Security Initiative. In addition to working at the AEI, Bolton served as the chairman of the Gatestone Institute and served with other organizations such as the [[National Rifle Association]].
Bolton had several diplomatic achievements throughout his career. At the United Nations in 1991, John Bolton overturned the [[United Nations General Assembly Resolution 3379]] adopted in 1975 that condemns [[Zionism]] to be "a form of racism and racial discrimination." In the Bush Administration, he opposed the [[International Criminal Court]] and negotiated Article 98 agreements with, ultimately, over 100 countries to ensure Americans would not be prosecuted by the court. Also during the Bush Administration, Bolton played a key role in establishing the Proliferation Security Initiative. In addition to working at the AEI, Bolton served as the chairman of the Gatestone Institute and served with other organizations such as the [[National Rifle Association]].
Bolton has clashed with both the State Department<ref>Mitchell, Ellen (March 24, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/380048-five-things-to-know-about-new-trump-adviser-john-bolton Five things to know about new Trump adviser John Bolton]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 25, 2018.</ref> and intelligence agencies,<ref>[https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/trump-pick-john-bolton-has-history-of-clashing-with-u-s-intelligence-community Trump pick John Bolton has history of clashing with U.S. intelligence community]. ''PBS''. March 23, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.</ref><ref>Landay, Jonathan; Strobel, Warren (March 23, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-bolton-intelligence/trumps-new-security-adviser-known-for-clashes-with-spy-agencies-idUSKBN1GZ37N Trump's new security adviser known for clashes with spy agencies]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 25, 2018.</ref> both of which are major organs of the [[deep state]].
Bolton has clashed with both the State Department<ref>Mitchell, Ellen (March 24, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/380048-five-things-to-know-about-new-trump-adviser-john-bolton Five things to know about new Trump adviser John Bolton]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 25, 2018.</ref> and intelligence agencies,<ref>[https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/trump-pick-john-bolton-has-history-of-clashing-with-u-s-intelligence-community Trump pick John Bolton has history of clashing with U.S. intelligence community]. ''PBS''. March 23, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2018.</ref><ref>Landay, Jonathan; Strobel, Warren (March 23, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-bolton-intelligence/trumps-new-security-adviser-known-for-clashes-with-spy-agencies-idUSKBN1GZ37N Trump's new security adviser known for clashes with spy agencies]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 25, 2018.</ref> both of which are major organs of the [[deep state]]. Despite this, he has advocated deep state positions on numerous occasions.
President [[Donald Trump]] appointed Bolton as his national security advisor in 2018,<ref>Shaw, Adam (March 23, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/23/trumps-pick-bolton-for-nsa-chief-brings-bulldog-to-white-house.html Trump's pick of Bolton for national security adviser brings a bulldog to the White House]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.</ref> replacing [[globalist]] [[H.R. McMaster]]. He took office on April 9, 2018. As national security advisor, Bolton defended U.S. sovereignty against international organizations such as the ICC.<ref>Boylan, Dan (September 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/10/john-bolton-the-international-criminal-court-is-il/ Bolton bolsters Trump's 'America first' foreign policy with robust defense of U.S. sovereignty]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 11, 2018.<br>See also:
President [[Donald Trump]] appointed Bolton as his national security advisor in 2018,<ref>Shaw, Adam (March 23, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/23/trumps-pick-bolton-for-nsa-chief-brings-bulldog-to-white-house.html Trump's pick of Bolton for national security adviser brings a bulldog to the White House]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.</ref> replacing [[globalist]] [[H.R. McMaster]]. He took office on April 9, 2018. As national security advisor, Bolton defended U.S. sovereignty against international organizations such as the ICC.<ref>Boylan, Dan (September 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/10/john-bolton-the-international-criminal-court-is-il/ Bolton bolsters Trump's 'America first' foreign policy with robust defense of U.S. sovereignty]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 11, 2018.<br>See also:
*Mills, Curt (September 14, 2018). [https://nationalinterest.org/feature/rise-john-bolton-31357 The Rise of John Bolton]. ''The National Interest''. Retrieved September 15, 2018.</ref> He played a role in withdrawing the U.S. from the [[Iran nuclear deal]].<ref>Holland, Steve; Mason, Jeff; Landay, Jonathan (October 4, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-bolton-insight/bolton-2-0-trumps-tough-guy-on-iran-picks-his-battles-idUSKCN1ME11R Bolton 2.0: Trump's tough guy on Iran picks his battles]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 4, 2018.</ref> Bolton was able to accomplish several other [[America First]] goals.<ref>Nissenbaum, Dion (November 18, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/much-of-boltons-policy-agenda-predates-trumps-priorities-1542546000 Much of Bolton’s Policy Agenda Predates Trump’s Priorities]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved November 19, 2018.<br>See also:
*Mills, Curt (September 14, 2018). [https://nationalinterest.org/feature/rise-john-bolton-31357 The Rise of John Bolton]. ''The National Interest''. Retrieved September 15, 2018.</ref> He played a role in withdrawing the U.S. from the [[Iran nuclear deal]].<ref>Holland, Steve; Mason, Jeff; Landay, Jonathan (October 4, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-bolton-insight/bolton-2-0-trumps-tough-guy-on-iran-picks-his-battles-idUSKCN1ME11R Bolton 2.0: Trump's tough guy on Iran picks his battles]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 4, 2018.</ref> Bolton was able to accomplish several other [[America First]] goals.<ref>Nissenbaum, Dion (November 18, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/much-of-boltons-policy-agenda-predates-trumps-priorities-1542546000 Much of Bolton’s Policy Agenda Predates Trump’s Priorities]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved November 19, 2018.<br>See also:
*Nissenbaum, Dion (November 18, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/john-bolton-energizes-trumps-agendaand-his-own-1542546003 John Bolton Energizes Trump’s Agenda—And His Own]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
*Nissenbaum, Dion (November 18, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/john-bolton-energizes-trumps-agendaand-his-own-1542546003 John Bolton Energizes Trump’s Agenda—And His Own]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
*Tobin, Jonathan S. (June 5, 2019). [https://thefederalist.com/2019/06/05/foreign-policy-elites-want-dump-john-bolton-trump-shouldnt-fall/ Foreign Policy Elites Want To Dump John Bolton, But Trump Shouldn’t Fall For It]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved June 6, 2019.</ref>
*Tobin, Jonathan S. (June 5, 2019). [https://thefederalist.com/2019/06/05/foreign-policy-elites-want-dump-john-bolton-trump-shouldnt-fall/ Foreign Policy Elites Want To Dump John Bolton, But Trump Shouldn’t Fall For It]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved June 6, 2019.</ref> However, despite this, he has openly sided with the deep state on some issues.
==Political views==
==Political views==
[[File:John R Bolton.png|right|thumb|250px|Bolton early in the Bush Administration]]
[[File:John R Bolton.png|right|thumb|250px|Bolton early in the Bush Administration]]
Bolton strongly opposes the [[Iran nuclear deal]], signed and supported by the Obama Administration.<ref>Riehl, Dan (August 31, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2017/08/31/bolton-iran-agreement-a-disaster-work-to-get-out-needs-to-be-done-now/ Bolton: Iran Agreement a ‘Disaster’; Work to Get Out ‘Needs to Be Done Now’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 31, 2017.</ref> He called [[Russia]]n president [[Vladimir Putin]] a liar and supports arming [[Ukraine]] to fight the Russian-backed separatist militias that seized territory in the country's east.<ref>Dorell, Oren (March 30, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2018/03/30/trumps-national-security-adviser-john-bolton-called-russian-meddling-act-war/471079002/ Here's how Trump's new national security adviser John Bolton feels about Russia]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.</ref> Bolton strongly supports American sovereignty and opposes the [[War on Sovereignty]].<ref>Bolton, John R. (February 2, 2009). [https://www.aei.org/publication/the-coming-war-on-sovereignty/ The Coming War on Sovereignty]. ''American Enterprise Institute''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.</ref> He has criticized [[globalism]] by name and calls himself a "convinced Americanist."<ref>Bolton, John R. (April 4, 2000). [https://www.iatp.org/sites/default/files/Should_We_Take_Global_Governance_Seriously.htm Should We Take Global Governance Seriously?] ''Chicago Journal of International Law''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.</ref> Bolton [[Euroskepticism|opposes]] the [[European Union]] because it takes away national sovereignty and [[self-governance]]<ref>Schumacher, Elizabeth (March 23, 2018). [http://p.dw.com/p/2upFl John Bolton: The conservative hawk tapped by Trump]. ''Deutsche Welle''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.</ref> and because it advances left-wing policies.<ref>Bolton, John (October 27, 2010). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2010/10/27/amb-john-bolton-midterm-elections-europe-sarkozy-greece-pensions.html AMB. JOHN BOLTON: A Stark Choice Between European Model Or the American Way]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.</ref> Bolton also supports [[Brexit]].<ref>Multiple references:
Bolton strongly opposes the [[Iran nuclear deal]], signed and supported by the Obama Administration.<ref>Riehl, Dan (August 31, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2017/08/31/bolton-iran-agreement-a-disaster-work-to-get-out-needs-to-be-done-now/ Bolton: Iran Agreement a ‘Disaster’; Work to Get Out ‘Needs to Be Done Now’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 31, 2017.</ref> Bolton strongly supports American sovereignty and opposes the [[War on Sovereignty]].<ref>Bolton, John R. (February 2, 2009). [https://www.aei.org/publication/the-coming-war-on-sovereignty/ The Coming War on Sovereignty]. ''American Enterprise Institute''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.</ref> He has criticized [[globalism]] by name and calls himself a "convinced Americanist."<ref>Bolton, John R. (April 4, 2000). [https://www.iatp.org/sites/default/files/Should_We_Take_Global_Governance_Seriously.htm Should We Take Global Governance Seriously?] ''Chicago Journal of International Law''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.</ref> Bolton [[Euroskepticism|opposes]] the [[European Union]] because it takes away national sovereignty and [[self-governance]]<ref>Schumacher, Elizabeth (March 23, 2018). [http://p.dw.com/p/2upFl John Bolton: The conservative hawk tapped by Trump]. ''Deutsche Welle''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.</ref> and because it advances left-wing policies.<ref>Bolton, John (October 27, 2010). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2010/10/27/amb-john-bolton-midterm-elections-europe-sarkozy-greece-pensions.html AMB. JOHN BOLTON: A Stark Choice Between European Model Or the American Way]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.</ref> Bolton also supports [[Brexit]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Friedman, Victoria (September 2, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/02/former-u-s-ambassador-brexit-dagger-pointed-heart-eu/ Former U.S. Ambassador: ‘Brexit Is a Dagger Pointed at the Heart of the EU’, Predicts Quick U.S.-UK Trade Deal]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
*Friedman, Victoria (September 2, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/02/former-u-s-ambassador-brexit-dagger-pointed-heart-eu/ Former U.S. Ambassador: ‘Brexit Is a Dagger Pointed at the Heart of the EU’, Predicts Quick U.S.-UK Trade Deal]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2016/06/24/john-bolton-brexit-victory-true-populist-revolt/ John Bolton: Brexit Victory Is a True Populist Revolt]. ''Breitbart News''. June 24, 2016. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2016/06/24/john-bolton-brexit-victory-true-populist-revolt/ John Bolton: Brexit Victory Is a True Populist Revolt]. ''Breitbart News''. June 24, 2016. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
Bolton is relatively moderate-to-liberal on social issues, supporting [[abortion]] in certain instances and supporting [[same-sex "marriage"]].<ref>Freiburger, Calvin (March 23, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/planned-parenthood-boos-trumps-new-security-adviser-john-bolton Planned Parenthood boos Trump’s new security adviser John Bolton]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.</ref> He has criticized the International Criminal Court as a threat to U.S. sovereignty.<ref>Bolton, John (November 20, 2017). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-hague-tiptoes-toward-u-s-soldiers-1511217136 The Hague Aims for U.S. Soldiers]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 11, 2018.</ref>
Bolton is relatively moderate-to-liberal on social issues, supporting [[abortion]] in certain instances and supporting [[same-sex "marriage"]].<ref>Freiburger, Calvin (March 23, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/planned-parenthood-boos-trumps-new-security-adviser-john-bolton Planned Parenthood boos Trump’s new security adviser John Bolton]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.</ref> He has criticized the International Criminal Court as a threat to U.S. sovereignty.<ref>Bolton, John (November 20, 2017). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-hague-tiptoes-toward-u-s-soldiers-1511217136 The Hague Aims for U.S. Soldiers]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 11, 2018.</ref>
Despite the fact that he disagrees with [[Neoconservatism|neocons]] on several issues<ref>Rogan, Tom (April 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/foreign/john-bolton-a-complex-worldview-that-just-might-work-for-trump John Bolton: A complex worldview that just might work for Trump]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 9, 2019.</ref>, Bolton's rabid pro-interventionist positions have rightfully earned him the label of "neocon" from many conservatives.
The Despicable Hawkish Embrace of the MEK]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved May 21, 2019.</ref>
Among other things, Bolton has:
*Supported [[left-wing]] individuals or groups against enemy regimes, such as the [[Kurds|Kurdish]] YPG, Juan Guaido, and the MEK.<ref>Martel, Frances (March 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/03/25/john-bolton-kurds-get-ally-trump-administration/ Martel: in John Bolton, Kurds Finally Get an Ally in the Trump Administration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 22, 2019.</ref><ref>MEE Staff (February 19, 2015)[https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/christian-foreign-fighters-deserting-kurdish-ypg-syria-because-theyre-damn-red Christian foreign fighters deserting Kurdish YPG in Syria because they're 'damn Reds's]. ''Middle East Eye''. Retrieved May 21, 2019.</ref><ref> Heavey, Susan. (April 30, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-venezuela-politics-bolton/uss-bolton-urges-venezuelan-military-support-after-guaido-seeks-backing-idUSKCN1S61HN US's Bolton urges Venezuelan military support after Guaido seeks backing]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 21, 2019.</ref><ref>The Daily Dose (February 12, 2019). [https://www.ozy.com/opinion/venezuelas-standoff-is-socialist-vs-socialist/92589 VENEZUELA'S STANDOFF IS SOCIALIST VS. SOCIALIST]. ''OZY''. Retrieved May 21, 2019.</ref><ref>Larison, Daniel. (July 1, 2018). [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/larison/the-despicable-hawkish-embrace-of-the-mek/ The Despicable Hawkish Embrace of the MEK]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved May 21, 2019.</ref>
* Committed public acts of insubordination against President Trump when doing so suits an interventionist agenda, such as among other things (A) calling [[Russia]]n president [[Vladimir Putin]] a liar and supporting arming [[Ukraine]] to fight the Russian-backed separatist militias that seized territory in the country's east<ref>Dorell, Oren (March 30, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2018/03/30/trumps-national-security-adviser-john-bolton-called-russian-meddling-act-war/471079002/ Here's how Trump's new national security adviser John Bolton feels about Russia]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 13, 2018.</ref>; (B) Contradicting Trump's official statements on Syria<ref>Independent (January 6, 2019). [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/us-troop-withdrawal-syria-defeat-isis-trump-john-bolton-terrorism-a8713931.html John Bolton contradicts Trump by saying Syria withdrawal depends on defeating Isis]. ''Independent''. Retrieved June 8, 2019.</ref>; and (C) causing damage to Trump's negotiation efforts with other countries by making hawkish statements <ref>Reuters (January 6, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-usa-syria/bolton-says-turkey-must-not-attack-kurdish-fighters-once-u-s-leaves-syria-idUSKCN1P0090 Bolton says Turkey must not attack Kurdish fighters once U.S. leaves Syria]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 8, 2019.</ref><ref> AP (January 8, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/117a9eed3d3b4404ab22fd35a6643053 Turkey slams US request for assurances on Syrian Kurds]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved June 8, 2019.</ref><ref>RT (January 11, 2019). [https://www.rt.com/usa/448602-ron-paul-fire-bolton/ ‘Just fire him!’: Ron Paul blasts Bolton, Pompeo for undermining Trump]. ''RT''. Retrieved May 21, 2019.</ref>;
=== Movement conservative ===
=== Movement conservative ===