The biography of Mary McGrory is John's third book. As his day job, John is a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress in Washington, D.C. where he works on international affairs. He has served in a number of senior roles in government, international institutions, and nonprofits, including with the United Nations, State Department, and the International Crisis Group. In addition to his books, John has written for The Atlantic, The Washington Post, Foreign Policy, and numerous other publications.