His Majesty King Harald V has appointed Dr. John Hamre Commander of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit for his contribution in promoting relations between Norway and United States.
1/18/2008 :: John Hamre was Deputy Secretary of Defence (1997-1999) and is currently president and CEO of the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington D.C. Through his central position in the field of security policy research he has contributed to promote collaboration between Norwegian and American politicians, authorities and researchers.