John Shaw is an author and commentator in the fields of politics and international relations.

In June of 2007, the paperback version of John's book The Ambassador was released. This book profiled Jan Eliasson at the time when Mr. Eliasson was serving as Swedish Ambassador to the United States. You can learn more about The Ambassador by clicking on one of the three links below.

Capital Books' web page describing John's book The Ambassador

Information on The Ambassador on Amazon.com

PDF document with accolades for The Ambassador

John's first book, Washington Diplomacy, is a compilation of his profiles of over 60 influential figures in the field of international relations. You can learn more about this book by clicking on the link below.

Amazon.com page for John's book Washington Diplomacy

John has also served as a commentator on The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer and Washington Journal

Click here for the transcript, audio download, or streaming video option, of John's NewsHour appearance on Sept. 29, 2008 to discuss Congressional response to the financial crisis and the Bush administration's "bailout bill." (Follow the link and go to Part 1 for the streaming video option.)

Click here for the transcript, audio download, or streaming video option, of John's NewsHour appearance on Sept. 25, 2008 to discuss Congressional dynamics regarding the financial crisis.

Click here for the transcript, with streaming video option, of John's January 17, 2009 appearance on Washington Journal to discuss the new Obama administration's legislative priorities.