Stanley Escudero

Stanley Tuemler Escudero (born March 10, 1942) is an American retired diplomat who served the United States Foreign Service in several capacities. He was the ambassador to Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan throughout the 1990s.

Early life and education
Escudero was born in Daytona Beach, Florida on March 10, 1942. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida in 1965.

Career
Escudero first came to prominence for his outspoken views on Iran in the 1970s. While serving in the U.S. Embassy in Tehran in the mid 1970s, he questioned the Shah's longevity in power. This challenge to the basic tenets of U.S. policy in the region would probably have ended his career, had the Shah not been overthrown soon afterwards. As the Iranian Revolution unfolded, Escudero was sent back to Iran to gather information on what was happening.

Escudero served as the U.S. ambassador to Tajikistan from 1992 to 1995. He was the ambassador to Uzbekistan from 1995 to 1997 and of Azerbaijan from 1997 to 2000.