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Mark David Wallace (born December 31, 1967) is an American businessman, former diplomat, and lawyer who has served in a variety of government, political, and private sector posts. He served in several positions during the administration of President George W. Bush, including as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations for UN Management and Reform. As of 2019, Wallace was the CEO of United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), the Counter Extremism Project (CEP), and the Turkish Democracy Project.[4]

Key Information

Biography

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Wallace attended the University of Miami, where he received both his bachelor's degree and J.D.[5] He was married to Nicolle Wallace, a political commentator who served as President George W. Bush's communications director and as senior advisor to Senator John McCain's 2008 presidential bid.[6]

Career

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Prior to government service, Wallace was a practicing commercial litigation attorney in Miami, Florida as well as General Counsel of the State of Florida's City of Miami Emergency Financial Oversight Board.[7] He began his political career under Florida Governor Jeb Bush and was active in his election campaigns in 1994, 1998 and 2002.[5]

In 2000, Wallace played a key role working for then Governor George W. Bush's legal team in the decisive Florida recount in 2000 where he served as counsel to the campaign in Florida and was a spokesman for the legal team in various national media outlets.[8][9] Wallace was portrayed in the HBO movie Recount for his role in the disputed presidential contest.[10]

During President Bush's administration from 1999 to 2003, Wallace served in a variety of federal government general counsel positions. At the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), he oversaw and managed all aspects of the FEMA Office of General Counsel, and acted as counsel to the FEMA-led New York and World Trade Center recovery effort in the wake of the 2001 September 11 attacks. He also served as the general counsel of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), during the INS' transition from the DOJ into the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as part of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 reorganization. After the reorganization, Wallace served as the first principal legal advisor to the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services for the Department of Homeland Security.[11]

In 2003, Wallace joined President George W. Bush's reelection campaign as the deputy campaign manager. In addition to his day-to-day responsibilities of assisting in the management of the national campaign, Wallace was the campaign's lead liaison to the Republican National Convention, the campaign's representative in debate negotiations, and led the campaign's debate team at each of the presidential and vice presidential debates.[11]

In February 2013, Wallace and his wife publicly supported legal recognition for same-sex marriage in an amicus brief submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court.[12]

UN ambassadorship

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In 2005, President Bush nominated Wallace to serve in the United States Department of State, United States Mission to the United Nations as Ambassador, U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform, and Alternative Representative of the United States to Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations. The Senate confirmed his appointment in 2006.[13]

During his tenure as Ambassador to the United Nations, Wallace most notably sought to uncover corruption in UN programs in such places as North Korea and Burma.[14] He exposed the "Cash for Kim" corruption scandal in North Korea. He revealed, among other issues, that the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) had funneled millions of dollars in hard currency to North Korea without assurance that North Korea's dictatorship would use the money to help the North Korean people instead of diverting it to illicit activities, including the country's illegal nuclear program.[15] Wallace accused the program of being "systematically perverted for the benefit of the Kim Jong Il regime," and the media drew parallels between UNDP's corruption in North Korea and the Oil-for-Food scandal in Iraq several years earlier.[16] The Wall Street Journal wrote that the finding of the Cash for Kim investigation "vindicates" Wallace, "who led the charge for transparency at UNDP."[17]

In addition, he led the U.S. delegation's "no" vote against using UN money to pay for the 2009 "Durban II" conference, describing it as "noxious to my country and a disgrace in the International Community."[18][19] He further opposed the 2008–2009 UN Biennium Budget for its "ad hoc" and "piecemeal" approach that ensured spending increases in the UN general budget that far outpaced the general budget increases of member states.[18]

While at the UN, Wallace also launched the UN Transparency and Accountability Initiative that focused on eight areas of reform related to member states' access to UN financial documents, ethics, financial disclosure, oversight mechanisms, IPSAS accounting standards and administrative overhead.[20]

Upon his departure from the U.S. State Department, The Wall Street Journal editorial board compared Wallace to a list of "distinguished" Americans who tried to make the United Nations live up to its original ideals, including Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Jeane Kirkpatrick and John Bolton.[21] The opinion piece noted that although Wallace was unpopular with some officials who didn't want to risk their engagement with North Korea over corruption, "he's the one who had it right."[21]

2008 presidential campaign

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During the 2008 presidential campaign, Wallace was a senior advisor to Senator John McCain. In that role, he led the debate preparation team for Senator McCain's running mate, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin.[22][23] After the debate, The New York Times commented that Governor Palin's debate performance against Democrat Joe Biden "exceeded expectations in this highly anticipated face-off, though those expectations were low after she had stumbled in recent television interviews."[24] Wallace was portrayed in the HBO movie Game Change by actor Ron Livingston for his work on the McCain campaign.[25]

Policy work, writing, and media appearances

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Wallace is the chief executive officer of both United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) and the Counter Extremism Project (CEP). He is a frequent media contributor and op-ed author and has been featured in news outlets around the world, including The Wall Street Journal,[26] The New York Times,[27] Financial Times,[28] The Washington Post,[29] CNN,[30] Fox News,[31] USA Today,[32] TIME,[33] The Huffington Post,[34] New York Post,[35] CNBC,[36] Asharq Al-Awsat,[37] Okaz,[38] Le Parisien,[39] and Die Welt.[40]

United Against Nuclear Iran

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Wallace serves as chief executive officer of United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), a bipartisan non-profit dedicated to prevent Iran from producing nuclear weapons. Wallace founded UANI in 2008 alongside the late Richard Holbrooke and Dennis Ross.[41] In August 2015, former Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman became chairman of the group.[42] Under Wallace, UANI and its advisory board has grown to include prominent former government officials and lawmakers including former U.S. Homeland Security Advisor Fran Townsend, former Mossad Chiefs Meir Dagan and Tamir Pardo, former head of the German Intelligence Service Dr. August Hanning, former head of the British MI6 Chief Sir Richard Dearlove, and former governors Jeb Bush and Bill Richardson, among others.[43] In August 2013, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif described UANI as "the biggest active lobby against Iran."[44] The following month, in his debut speech before the UN General Assembly, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was further critical of UANI, labeling it "extremist," and proposed a new group called "World Against Violence and Extremism" – in reference to United Against Nuclear Iran.[45]

Since its founding, Wallace has led UANI in launching campaigns warning more than 1,000 companies of their Iran business ties,[46] following which, dozens of multinational firms such as General Electric,[47] Huntsman,[48] Caterpillar,[49] Ingersoll Rand,[50] Porsche, Hyundai,[51] Fiat,[52] Royal Dutch Shell,[53] Terex[54] and Siemens[55] ended their business dealings in Iran. Wallace and UANI led the first successful campaign to convince a Chinese company to end its work in Iran. After various discussions between Wallace, UANI and Huawei, the company announced that it was scaling back its business in Iran. The decision by Huawei and the role of UANI was prominently featured in the news media including The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times[56] and Reuters.[57] In The Wall Street Journal piece, Wallace was quoted saying of the decision: "This is a significant milestone. For the first time a major Chinese business is pulling back from Iran in the face of mounting international scorn for Iran's brutal regime."[58]

Wallace and UANI launched a campaign calling on SWIFT to terminate its relationships with Iran's banks and financial institutions, arguing that SWIFT was in violation of U.S. and EU sanctions by affording Iranian banks BICs and access to SWIFT and, therefore, access to the international financial system.[59] Subsequently, SWIFT announced that it would comply with new EU sanctions and cease providing messaging services to sanction designated Iranian banks. "It's a good positive step forward and it will cause real difficulties for the regime," said Wallace.[60] SWIFT's decision and UANI's campaign were extensively covered in media outlets around the world.

UANI and Wallace pursued a successful "Auto Campaign" that has focused on the lucrative Iranian automobile industry. UANI has called on international automobile manufactures to leave Iran including, among others, Nissan, Fiat, Peugeot, GM and Hyundai.[61]

Wallace and UANI have authored and supported a variety of federal and state legislative and regulatory initiatives designed to enhance Iran's economic isolation. Their model legislation has been incorporated into both federal bills and state bills, including the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (CISADA),[62] the Iran Transparency and Accountability Act (ITAA),[63] the Iran Financial Sanctions Improvement Act of 2012 (H.R. 4179 as introduced by Chairwoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Congressman Brad Sherman),[64] California's Iran Contracting Act of 2010 (AB1650) and New York's Iran Divestment Act of 2011 (A08668) among others.[65] In May 2012, Wallace along with Meir Dagan, August Hanning, R. James Woolsey, Lord Charles Guthrie and Kristen Silverberg co-authored an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal calling for "the most robust sanctions against Iran in history" as a means "for the international community to truly isolate the regime."[66] Wallace described a proposed strategy to implement such sanctions during testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs on May 17, 2012, by proposing legislation focused on four areas, namely Banking, Insurance and Reinsurance, Disclosure and Debarment and Shipping (UANI BIDS) in order to achieve an "economic blockade" of Iran.[64]

In an October 2012 profile on UANI in NBC News by chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel and Robert Windrem, Wallace stated, "Our message is clear: You have to choose between doing business with our checkbook or their checkbook—with the reality being we're the biggest checkbook in the world. Notwithstanding the purported demise of the United States, we're still the biggest checkbook in the world."[67]

Wallace and UANI advocated against the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear agreement between the P5+1 and Iran.[68] In the New York Times, Wallace said, "Americans have been presented with a false choice: diplomacy or war," in a cynical effort to frame opponents of the deal as warmongers.[69]

Following the implementation of the JCPOA, UANI launched an educational and advocacy campaign calling on international companies not to do business in Iran. In the Financial Times, Wallace said, "As they get on a plane to Tehran, companies need to have a hard look at the business risk… The risk profile has not fundamentally changed."[70] In November 2015, UANI published an open letter in the Financial Times signed by dozens of prominent defense and foreign policy experts calling on the global business community to consider the substantial risks of business ties in Iran.[71] By July 2016, Politico reported that within the past six months, UANI had sent more than 200 letters to companies exploring or engaged in business in Iran. Wallace commented, "We wanted to professionally and thoroughly spread the word ... of the enormous risk still associated with Iran."[72]

In June 2016, UANI released an open letter signed by high-ranking former government officials and policy experts calling on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to keep Iran on its blacklist and "maintain and strengthen counter-measures against Iran" as a threat to the integrity of the international financial system for its rampant money laundering and terrorism financing activities.[73]

On September 19, 2016, UANI hosted an "Iran Risk Summit," examining the political and economic environment since the signing of the JCPOA. The event featured prominent Middle Eastern officials, including UAE Ambassador to the U.S. Yousef Al Otaiba, Israeli lawmaker and former Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, and Bahraini diplomat and former President of the United Nations General Assembly Haya Rashed Al-Khalifa.[74]

In February 2019, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused UANI of trying to "intimidate Russian business" interests in Iran. National Security Advisor of the United States John Bolton consequently came to the defense of UANI, calling attempts by the Russian government to intimidate Wallace and UANI "unacceptable." He added, "If President Putin is serious about stabilizing the Middle East, confronting terrorism & preventing a nuclear arms race in the region, he should stand with UANI & against Iran."[75][76]

In 2019, Iran added UANI to its list of terrorist organizations. The decision was announced by Iran's Foreign Ministry. The listing took effect on the day before the International Convention for the Future of Iran, which the UANI helped facilitate. Numerous Iranian opposition groups participated. It was attended by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.[77]

Wallace also serves on the board of advisors of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center.[78]

Litigation

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In May 2013, UANI publicly called on a Greek shipping concern and its owner to end their purported business relationships with the Iranian regime. In response, Wallace and UANI were sued for defamation and other related torts in Manhattan Federal court.[79] Wallace and UANI maintained that the suit was baseless and designed to muzzle UANI's campaign against companies that assisted or financed Iran's efforts to evade international sanctions and to obtain nuclear weapons. In what UANI deemed an effort to buy its silence, the Greek shipper reportedly "offered to pay UANI $400,000 and to appoint Wallace to the board" of an affiliated tanker management company. Wallace and UANI's legal representatives rejected the offer.[80] In July 2014, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York intervened in the lawsuit to block the Greek plaintiffs from seeking discovery from Wallace and UANI.[81] In September 2014, the U.S. Justice Department intervened in the suit and invoked the "state secrets privilege" to seek dismissal of the Greek shipper's claims because "an unnamed U.S. agency had determined the case risked revealing government secrets."[82][83] In March 2015, the U.S. Federal District dismissed the lawsuit, ruling that "the Justice Department made a compelling argument that the lawsuit cannot go forward without potentially exposing U.S. national security secrets."[84] According to Greek press reports, various Greek criminal charges were filed against the Greek ship owner before and after the dismissal of the federal court lawsuit.[85][86] Despite multiple speculative press reports, neither Wallace nor UANI have commented on the dismissal of the suit on the basis of the state secrets privilege beyond their counsel's statement welcoming the dismissal of the "meritless" lawsuit in its entirety.[87]

Counter Extremism Project

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Wallace is the chief executive officer of the Counter Extremism Project (CEP), launched in September 2014. CEP is a not-for-profit, non-partisan, international policy organization formed to combat the growing threat from extremist ideology. The organization is led by Wallace and a team of former world leaders and former diplomats, including Frances Townsend and Senator Joseph Lieberman.[88][89] CEP aims to combat extremism by pressuring financial support networks, countering the narrative of extremists and their online recruitment, and advocating for strong laws, policies and regulation.[90] The group produces research, having conducted a comprehensive survey on the public's attitudes and knowledge of extremism in order to ensure measurable results of its projects and campaigns. CEP also is building a clearinghouse and database of extremists groups and their supporters, mapping the social and financial networks, tools and methodologies.[91]

Wallace, Townsend and the group have engaged in a "Digital Disruption" campaign. In an attempt to curb extremist online activity, ranging from incitement of violence to recruitment of youth, the group has petitioned Twitter to take down jihadist accounts.[92]

In June 2016, CEP unveiled its "eGlyph" software tool for use by Internet and social media companies to "quickly find and eliminate extremist content used to spread and incite violence and attacks." CEP Senior Advisor Hany Farid, a Dartmouth College computer scientist, developed the software. eGLYPH functions similarly to PhotoDNA, a system that uses robust hashing technology that Farid worked on developing with Microsoft, which is "now widely used by Internet companies to stop the spread of content showing sexual exploitation or pornography involving children." This development was covered widely in the international press, including by The Washington Post,[93] The Atlantic,[94] Foreign Policy,[95] Bloomberg,[96] Reuters,[97] and AFP.[98]

To operationalize this new technology to combat extremism, CEP proposed the creation of a National Office for Reporting Extremism (NORex), which would house a comprehensive database of extremist content and function similar to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). The White House signaled its support for this initiative. Lisa Monaco, President Obama's top counterterrorism adviser, said, "We welcome the launch of initiatives such as the Counter Extremism Project's National Office for Reporting Extremism (NORex) that enables companies to address terrorist activity on their platforms and better respond to the threat posed by terrorists' activities online."[93][99] Wallace stated that if this system were to be adopted by social media companies and the private sector, it "would go a long way to making sure that online extremism is no longer pervasive."[98]

CEP has "called on YouTube and other platforms to permanently ban" the material of the al-Qaeda–affiliated preacher Anwar al-Awlaki, "including his early, mainstream lectures."[100][101] According to CEP, 88 "extremists," 54 in the U.S. and 34 in Europe, have been influenced by Awlaki,[102] including those who carried out the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, the 2015 San Bernardino attack, and the 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting.[100]

In 2017, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) released a "kill list" video which threatened Wallace and CEP with the message, "You messed with the Islamic State, SO EXPECT US SOON." In March 2019, the FBI arrested Kim Anh Vo in Georgia for her role in making the video.[103]

Private sector work

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Wallace served as the chief executive officer of the Tigris Financial Group, a New York City–based investment, advisory and asset management firm that focuses on natural resources and the natural resources sector through its Electrum Group of Companies. He went on to serve as Chief Operating Officer of an affiliate of the Tigris Group Inc., The Electrum Group, LLC, a private investment firm founded in 2012. Electrum invests primarily in the natural resources sector with an emphasis on precious metals. In his capacity of CEO of Tigris, he headed the transaction team for Silver Opportunity Partners in its acquisition of Idaho's historic Sunshine Mine. Regarding that acquisition, Wallace told Bloomberg Businessweek, "It was no doubt a complicated and risky transaction. Through our expertise, we were able to minimize the risk involved, resolve litigation, and reunite the patchwork and fractured ownership interests that inhibited the mine and limited its value over the last decade."[104] In 2011, Sunshine Silver Mines filed its S1 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, describing its intention to go public on the NYSE and TSX.[105]

Wallace's work with Electrum has included leading its investment and operational entry into the Polish mineral sector through Śląsko Krakowska Kompania Górnictwa Metali Sp. z o.o. (SKKGM) and Amarante Investments S.p. z.o.o. (Amarante). In 2011, SKKGM commenced a drilling program at its Bolesławiec-Iłowa and Osiecznica-Nowiny concessions in Lower Silesia and at its concession near Myskow.[106] Also in 2011, Amarante announced its application to the Polish government for nine concessions for mineral exploration in and near Wroclaw and Kobierzyce. In relation to their work in Poland, Wallace was quoted as saying that the Group's team hopes "to make discoveries of copper, tungsten and silver in Poland." In the same article, Wallace stated that gold, due to the uncertain business environment, has "practically become a currency again," and that the Group's belief that supply and demand fundamentals would continue to be the key economic driver for copper, silver and other metals.[107]

Wallace has also attempted to secure the necessary regulatory approvals and community support for Electrum's efforts to explore its Paramount mine claims in eastern California's Bodie Wilderness Study Area. Wallace spoke for Electrum's Cougar Gold subsidiary at a February 2011 meeting in California. There, he explained that additional exploratory drilling in the area cannot occur until the Wilderness Study Area designation is removed.[108] In an August 2011 Wall Street Journal article, Wallace described the Bodie dispute as "'the tip of the spear' in a growing national debate over balancing conservation and resource extraction."[109] In the Los Angeles Times, he described the great potential of Paramount: "A lot of us are quite fond of the people there. This could be a real success story."[110]

Also as part of his work with Electrum, Wallace serves on the board of directors of Niocan Inc., a Canadian company whose Quebec mining assets focus on niobium and iron ore.[111]

PaykanArtCar

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Main article: PaykanArtCar

Wallace is the chief executive officer and Founder of PaykanArtCar.[112] PaykanArtCar, founded in 2021, is a non-profit, non-partisan organization, uniting the talents of contemporary Iranian artists with a Paykan automobile. PaykanArtCar commissions an Iranian artist to illustrate, using a Paykan as a canvas, the struggle for human dignity and human rights in Iran.[113]

The artist on the project, Alireza Shojaian, used traditional images from ancient Persian literature to challenge the contemporary mistreatment of the LGBTQ+ community in Iran.[114] The inspiration was the Shahnameh, the Book of Kings written by Ferdowsi in circa 977 CE, which is a historical collection of poems.[115]

Wallace was an early supporter of same-sex marriage in the U.S. The car was unveiled to the public on October 4 at the Human Rights Foundation's Oslo Freedom Forum in Miami.[116] The car was due to be exhibited at Asia Now in October 2021; however, the car was censored and not shown.[117] The car is now currently on tour; when this tour ends, the wrap will be removed and the non-profit will ask other Iranian artists to use the canvas.[114]

Turkish Democracy Project

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Wallace serves as chief executive officer of the Turkish Democracy Project, a non-profit, non-partisan, international policy organization formed in response to Turkey's recent turn away from democracy and toward authoritarianism. The Turkish Democracy Project was founded in 2021.[118][119]

Sitting on the advisory council includes many high-ranking politicians and advisors including John Bolton, 27th National Security Advisor of the United States, Frances Townsend, former assistant to President George W. Bush for Homeland Security and counterterrorism and Chair of the Homeland Security Council, and Giulio Terzi di Sant'Agata, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Italy.[120]

The Turkish Democracy Project is committed to encouraging Turkey to adopt more democratic policies and responding to the erosion of Turkey's democratic institutions, human rights protections, and economic well-being.[121]

The work of The Turkish Democracy Project focuses on encouraging Turkey to adopt more democratic policies. TDP focuses on human rights, foreign policy, financial corruption and extremism.[122] The organization undertakes risk assessments in engaging with corrupt businesses in Turkey and disseminates regular and reliable information through articles, TV appearances, and news briefs.

On June 23, 2021, TDP was targeted in a cyberattack.[123] Calls for action against the organization were posted on message boards by individuals aligned with the Grey Wolves, a far-right group associated with President Erdoğan.[124] Following an outside investigation, TDP referred the case to the FBI and the U.S. Attorney General, calling for a full investigation into the cyberattack. In addition to the attack, American and Turkish citizens associated with TDP were targeted with unlawful methods of intimidation through threatening communications online, including death threats.

Following the cyberattacks and physical threats, TDP's Turkish board members resigned from their public roles with TDP.[125] Certain sources, including state-owned Turkish media, have subsequently criticised TDP for not having any Turkish people publicly associated with the organisation, with one source claiming that TDP associates with "hawkish former U.S. public officials and diplomats with close ties to Israel and the Gulf Arab states"[126]

Since its foundation, the Turkish Democracy Project has focused on highlighting systematic abuses by the Turkish regime, including corruption, persecution of ethnic and religious minorities and forms of transnational oppression.[127][128][129]

International Convention for the Future of Iran (ICFI)

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Wallace is Chief Convenor & Facilitator of the International Convention for the Future of Iran (ICFI).[130] ICFI is a bipartisan, non-governmental organization, supporting the Iranian diaspora and ethnic groups who aim to bring change to the country and end the repression of the Iranian regime.

The ICFI facilitates and supports collaborations among all Iranian diaspora communities worldwide, with the ultimate objective of a unified front against the Iranian regime. To do this, ICFI offers program grants, provides a platform for constructive dialogue, and connects the Iranian opposition in exile with policymakers in the United States and internationally.[131]

Personal life

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Wallace married American political advisor, and later TV news show host Nicolle Wallace in 2005. The couple had a son in 2011.[132] He and Nicolle divorced in 2019.[133]

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Mark D. Wallace is an American businessman, lawyer, and former diplomat who has held senior positions in the U.S. government and leads advocacy organizations focused on countering and . From 2006 to 2008, he served as the Ambassador to the for Management and Reform under President , where he uncovered the "Cash for Kim" scandal, revealing that the had channeled millions of dollars to North Korea's regime. Earlier, Wallace worked as Under Secretary for the U.S. Department of State, Executive Director of the in , and in various investigative roles in the U.S. , including Chief Investigative Counsel to the Government Reform Committee. Since 2008, he has been CEO of United Against (UANI), co-founding the organization to advocate for sanctions and policies aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions, illicit finance, terrorism sponsorship, and violations through private campaigns and legislative initiatives. Wallace also serves as CEO of the and the Turkish Democracy Project, continuing his focus on combating global threats from authoritarian regimes.

Early Life and Education

Family Background and Upbringing

Mark Wallace was born on December 31, 1967. Publicly available biographical details on his family background and early upbringing remain sparse, with no verified records of his parents' identities, occupations, or familial influences disclosed in professional profiles or official testimonies. This reticence aligns with Wallace's focus in interviews and organizational bios on his later career achievements rather than personal history.

Academic and Professional Training

Wallace received a degree from the in 1989. He subsequently earned a from the University of Miami School of Law in 1992, providing him with formal training in law. These degrees equipped him for a career in legal and roles.

Government and Diplomatic Service

Roles in the Bush Administration

During the administration, Mark Wallace held several senior legal positions focused on and . As of the (FEMA), he oversaw all operations of the agency's Office of and provided legal support for the recovery efforts in New York following the , 2001, terrorist attacks, including coordination at the . Wallace subsequently served as General Counsel of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) during its reorganization and integration into the newly created Department of Homeland Security (DHS) pursuant to the , which dissolved the INS and redistributed its functions across DHS components effective March 1, 2003. Within DHS, he acted as Principal Legal Advisor to the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (BICE), managing legal counsel for enforcement operations, including oversight of immigration trial attorneys and related litigation; he also advised the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) on legal matters during the department's early implementation phase. These roles emphasized enhancing border security and internal legal frameworks in response to post-9/11 national security priorities.

Ambassadorship to the United Nations for the Coalition Provisional Authority

Mark Wallace was appointed by President to serve as the representative to the for the (CPA) in 2003, during the initial phase of 's post-invasion administration. In this capacity, he advocated for the CPA's authority under UN Security Council Resolution 1483, adopted on May 22, 2003, which recognized the CPA as the sole and legitimate authority for and called for international cooperation in reconstruction. Wallace's diplomatic efforts focused on securing member state support for the CPA's stability operations, including the establishment of the in July 2003 and subsequent resolutions like 1511 on October 16, 2003, which endorsed the timeline for transferring sovereignty to Iraqis by June 30, 2004. He coordinated with the U.S. Mission to the UN to emphasize accountability in aid distribution and counter opposition to the CPA's mandate from nations skeptical of the invasion. Wallace's tenure ended with the CPA's dissolution in June 2004, after which he transitioned to other national security roles in the Bush administration.

Political Campaign Involvement

2008 John McCain Presidential Campaign

Mark Wallace served as a senior advisor to Senator 's 2008 presidential campaign, joining the team in the spring of that year. In this capacity, he contributed to strategic advisory efforts during the Republican nominee's bid against Democratic Senator . Following McCain's selection of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate on August 29, 2008, Wallace led the debate preparation team for Palin ahead of her October 2, 2008, vice presidential debate against Senator Joe Biden. His role involved coordinating mock debates and briefing sessions to ready Palin for the nationally televised event, which drew an audience of approximately 51.4 million viewers. Palin's performance in the debate was described by The New York Times as exceeding lowered expectations set by prior media appearances, with analysts noting her ability to hold her own on foreign policy and economic issues despite Biden's experience advantage. Wallace's prior experience in presidential campaigns, including as counsel during the 2000 Bush recount in and deputy for Bush's 2004 reelection, informed his advisory contributions, particularly in legal and strategy areas. The McCain-Palin ticket ultimately received 45.7% of the popular vote and 173 electoral votes, losing to Obama-Biden on , 2008.

Leadership in Non-Profit Organizations

United Against Nuclear Iran

Mark Wallace has served as of United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) since at least 2015, leading the bipartisan in efforts to prevent the of from acquiring nuclear weapons and to expose its sponsorship of and regional destabilization. UANI, founded in 2008 by diplomat , operates as a nonpartisan focused on informing policymakers and the public about Iran's nuclear ambitions, programs, and support for proxy militias such as and the Houthis. Under Wallace's direction, the organization has prioritized economic pressure tactics, including campaigns targeting over 100 multinational corporations to deter business dealings with Iran that could fund its nuclear program, resulting in the withdrawal of entities like and from Iranian markets by 2010. Wallace has spearheaded UANI's intelligence and advocacy initiatives, including congressional testimonies on Iran's sanctions evasion and the flaws in the 2015 (JCPOA), which UANI argues failed to dismantle Iran's nuclear infrastructure or curb its missile development. In March 2019, he publicly advocated for the reimposition of U.S. sanctions following the Trump administration's withdrawal from the JCPOA, emphasizing Iran's continued enrichment beyond civilian needs and its arming of proxies with advanced weaponry. UANI under Wallace has also conducted operations to track Iran's global malign activities, such as procurement networks for drone components and cyber operations, sharing findings with governments and media to build international coalitions against . In February 2025, Wallace oversaw UANI's public unveiling of a captured Iranian Shahed-136 drone—the first such display in the United States—highlighting Iran's export of these to for use in and to proxies attacking U.S. forces in the , thereby pressing for escalated sanctions on Iran's defense sector. The organization's work has drawn bipartisan support, with an advisory board including former officials like and , though critics from pro-engagement perspectives have accused UANI of hawkish overreach without verifiable evidence of direct Iranian nuclear weaponization intent. Wallace's has positioned UANI as a key voice in sustaining maximum pressure policies, contributing to the snapback of UN sanctions in 2020 before their expiration.

Counter Extremism Project

The (CEP) is a not-for-profit, non-partisan international organization dedicated to combating ideologies by targeting their financial support networks, exposing online propaganda, and disrupting recruitment efforts. Founded in September 2014, the organization maintains offices in New York, , and , and operates a comprehensive database on extremist groups utilized by governments, the , media, and non-governmental organizations. Under Wallace's leadership as , CEP has prioritized empirical strategies to degrade extremist movements, including media campaigns that highlight terrorist financing and advocate for reforms to restrict extremist access to global financial systems. Wallace, drawing on his prior experience in and , has directed CEP's efforts to pressure banks and payment processors to sever ties with entities linked to groups such as and , resulting in the closure of accounts facilitating millions in illicit transactions. The project has also collaborated with tech companies to remove over 2,000 extremist videos and accounts from platforms like and , thereby limiting the spread of radicalizing content. Additionally, CEP assists international governments in developing evidence-based policies, such as enhanced monitoring of charitable organizations suspected of diverting funds to extremists, and has testified before U.S. congressional committees on these threats. In recent years, CEP under Wallace has expanded to address intersecting threats, including the launch on October 9, 2025, of a dedicated center focused on combating , broader , and through targeted research and advocacy. Wallace has emphasized data-driven approaches, such as tracking from groups like al-Qassam Brigades, to inform public awareness and regulatory actions. These initiatives reflect CEP's commitment to non-partisan, outcome-oriented interventions, with Wallace frequently contributing expert analysis to outlets including and on the persistence of extremist networks despite platform moderation efforts.

Turkish Democracy Project

The Turkish Democracy Project (TDP) is a nonprofit, non-partisan international policy organization established in the summer of to counter Turkey's shift toward under President . Its mission focuses on highlighting the erosion of democratic institutions, abuses, corruption, and support for extremism in , while advocating for policies that promote genuine democratic reforms and discourage engagement with entities tied to the Erdoğan regime. Mark Wallace serves as CEO of TDP, leading its efforts to compile research databases on Turkish government actions, mobilize public and policy opinion against destabilizing behaviors, and assess reputational and financial risks for international businesses dealing with corrupt Turkish counterparts. Under his direction, TDP has issued public letters to global companies, including , , , and BBVA, urging them to halt technology transfers and financial support that enable Turkey's military drone programs and other activities linked to concerns. TDP's advisory council, convened under Wallace's leadership, includes figures such as former U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman and former Homeland Security Advisor , providing strategic guidance on countering and advocacy. The organization has drawn scrutiny from the Turkish government, which has labeled it a platform associated with the Gülen movement, and reports indicate Turkish targeted TDP with covert investigations due to its criticisms of Erdoğan's policies. Wallace has publicly emphasized TDP's commitment to supporting Turkish citizens against , positioning it as a voice for democratic accountability rather than partisan opposition. Critics, including outlets aligned with Turkish state perspectives, have portrayed TDP as a neoconservative initiative lacking Turkish involvement and tied to broader anti-Iran advocacy networks funded by donors like billionaire , though TDP maintains its focus on responses to verifiable Turkish actions such as support for extremist groups in and interference in regional stability.

International Convention for the Future of Iran

The International Convention for the Future of Iran (ICFI) is a dedicated to convening international experts, policymakers, and Iranian dissidents to develop plans for a post-theocratic regime in . Mark Wallace founded and serves as Chief Convenor of ICFI, aligning with his broader advocacy against the Iranian regime through organizations like United Against Nuclear Iran. ICFI's mission emphasizes ending the current regime's oppression and fostering a , drawing on principles of international cooperation and Iranian input. The initiative positions itself as non-partisan, focusing on strategic discussions for Iran's future amid ongoing protests and economic pressures on the . In September 2019, ICFI hosted its principal event in from September 23 to 25, featuring speakers such as former New York Mayor , who publicly endorsed . The convention coincided with heightened tensions following attacks on Saudi oil facilities, which organizers attributed to Iranian actions, using the forum to rally support for opposition efforts. Coordinated with exile-based Iranian opposition groups, the event highlighted calls for global solidarity against the regime's nuclear ambitions and abuses. Subsequent activities have included advisory roles and public commentary, with Wallace leveraging ICFI to critique Iranian policy and promote alternatives, though the organization maintains a low public profile beyond key summits. Critics, including outlets like MintPress News, describe ICFI as part of a U.S.-aligned network advocating forceful regime change, potentially linked to intelligence interests, though proponents argue it empowers Iranian voices for self-determination.

PaykanArtCar Initiative

The is a United States-based non-profit organization founded in 2021 by Mark Wallace, who serves as its , in collaboration with executive director Hiva Feizi. The initiative transforms the iconic automobile—a symbol of Iranian national pride produced from 1967 to 2005—into mobile canvases for artwork created by contemporary Iranian artists, primarily those in exile, to advocate for and dignity in . It operates as a non-partisan effort to amplify silenced voices through art, focusing on issues such as of LGBTQ+ individuals, , and broader regime abuses. The inaugural PaykanArtCar project, unveiled on October 4, 2021, featured artwork by Iranian artist Alireza Shojaian on a 1970s-era sedan originally gifted to a as a state symbol, repurposed to depict the severe anti-LGBTQ+ policies in , where same-sex relations can result in execution or . Shojaian's piece, which included imagery of hangings and to symbolize state-sanctioned violence, toured internationally to raise awareness, with the organization funding its acquisition and artist selection process. This edition highlighted 's documented human rights record, including over 100 executions for homosexuality-related charges since the 1979 revolution, as reported by international monitors. In 2023, launched its second edition at the Oslo Freedom Forum on June 19, partnering with female Iranian artists to honor the movement sparked by the September 2022 death of Mahsa Amini in custody, which ignited nationwide protests against mandatory laws and gender oppression. The artwork on this emphasized women's and resistance, drawing from the uprising that led to over 500 protester deaths and thousands of arrests, according to documentation. The organization solicits proposals from artists for future editions, ensuring thematic alignment with verified Iranian concerns while avoiding partisan political endorsements.

Private Sector Activities and Media Engagement

Business Ventures

Prior to entering government service, Wallace practiced as a commercial litigation attorney at Legon & Fodiman, a Miami-based law firm specializing in commercial and civil litigation. In this role, he handled cases involving business disputes, contributing to his expertise in private sector legal matters. Additionally, during Miami's financial crisis in the early 1990s, he served as General Counsel to the City of Miami Emergency Financial Control Board, advising on fiscal recovery strategies that bridged public oversight with private economic interests. Wallace later joined The Electrum Group, LLC, an affiliate of Tigris Group Inc., as , where he oversees operations for this private investment firm focused on strategic financial advisory services. The firm engages in , leveraging Wallace's background in and international affairs to guide client portfolios amid geopolitical risks. His involvement underscores a transition from legal practice to executive roles in , aligning with descriptions of him as a businessman in professional biographies.

Writing, Commentary, and Public Appearances

Wallace has authored multiple op-eds focusing on countering Iranian influence, , and challenges. In a November 30, 2017, New York Times piece co-authored with others, he advocated for platforms like to proactively remove extremist videos to disrupt terrorist recruitment and propaganda dissemination. In a March 14, 2013, Wall Street Journal article, he proposed barring U.S. ports from hosting ships involved in Iranian trade to enforce sanctions and curb Tehran's illicit activities. More recently, a February 4, 2025, Wall Street Journal by Wallace highlighted the conversion of a structure adjacent to Auschwitz into a counterextremism education center, emphasizing the need to combat modern ideological threats akin to historical genocidal ideologies. He has contributed articles to outlets such as , where his writings address matters tied to his leadership in organizations combating and radicalism. Wallace's commentary often critiques Iran's nuclear ambitions and support for proxies, as seen in his April 19, 2025, statements to underscoring Tehran's pattern of nuclear deception as a barrier to credible negotiations. Wallace maintains an active presence in broadcast media, regularly appearing on to analyze geopolitical tensions involving and . On June 20, 2025, he argued on that the U.S. should not pressure to halt strikes against Iranian targets, viewing sustained action as essential to deterring aggression. He followed with another segment on June 24, 2025, discussing Iran's vulnerabilities amid regional conflicts. Additional contributions include a July 9, 2025, call for sanctions on Iranian clerics issuing assassination fatwas against figures like . His television engagements extend to , , and , where he addresses counterextremism strategies and foreign policy enforcement.

Controversies and Criticisms

Exposures of International Corruption

As U.S. Representative to the for Management and Reform from 2006 to 2008, Mark Wallace led efforts to expose mismanagement, fraud, and corruption in various UN programs. He advocated for greater transparency by publicly releasing over 470 confidential UN reports in February 2008, including those related to ongoing investigations into irregularities and abuses in operations. These disclosures built on prior UN scandals like the Oil-for-Food program, where Wallace supported enforcement of reforms recommended by the Volcker Commission, which had identified $1.8 billion in illicit surcharges and kickbacks under Saddam Hussein's regime from 1996 to 2003. Wallace's most prominent exposure involved UN activities in , dubbed the "Cash for Kim" scandal. In 2007, he revealed that the UN Development Programme (UNDP) had transferred millions of dollars in unrestricted cash to North Korean government entities since at least 1998, often hand-delivered in bundles totaling up to $8 million annually, bypassing international banking oversight and enabling diversion to the Kim Jong-il regime for non-humanitarian purposes. This included payments to local officials without proper receipts or monitoring, violating UN procurement rules and sanctions frameworks. The disclosures prompted the UNDP to suspend operations in in early 2007 and led to internal UN investigations confirming procedural lapses that facilitated potential embezzlement. Through the Turkish Democracy Project (TDP), which Wallace co-founded and leads as CEO since 2021, he has targeted systemic corruption under the Turkish government. TDP has highlighted how corruption in Turkey's industry, including substandard building practices enabled by bribes and political favoritism, contributed to over 50,000 deaths in the February 2023 earthquakes, as corrupt contracts enriched allies of President while ignoring safety regulations. In 2023, TDP urged Canadian firm SNC-Lavalin to terminate partnerships with Turkish glassmaker Bagfas due to its ties to entities involved in bribery and schemes linked to Erdoğan's network. These efforts, part of TDP's broader risk assessments on foreign business engagements with corrupt Turkish oligarchs, have drawn retaliation, including Turkish intelligence operations targeting the group in 2023-2024.

Debates Over Foreign Policy Advocacy

Wallace's foreign policy advocacy, primarily through organizations like United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) and the (CEP), has centered on imposing , exposing illicit networks, and countering state-sponsored extremism, particularly from and its proxies. As CEO of UANI since 2008, he spearheaded campaigns that successfully pressured the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) to disconnect Iranian banks in 2012, halting billions in transactions and contributing to Iran's economic isolation. These efforts extended to corporate divestment initiatives, such as the "Auto Campaign," which targeted foreign automakers for dealings with , resulting in reduced trade volumes by 2018. Opposition to the 2015 (JCPOA) formed a core element of Wallace's advocacy; in a New York Times opinion piece, he argued the deal legitimized Iran's nuclear infrastructure without dismantling it, providing a pathway to weaponization under lax verification. Supporters, including U.S. policymakers, credited UANI's with influencing the Trump administration's 2018 withdrawal from the JCPOA and "maximum pressure" sanctions campaign, which reduced Iran's oil exports from 2.5 million barrels per day in 2018 to under 300,000 by 2020. Empirical assessments, such as reports, noted slowed Iranian uranium enrichment during this period, aligning with Wallace's causal emphasis on deterrence through sustained economic leverage. Critics, often from pro-engagement perspectives or aligned with , have contested these strategies as escalatory and overly reliant on coercion. Iranian regime officials have denounced UANI as a "terrorist" entity for its sanctions advocacy, claiming it exacerbates humanitarian crises without addressing root diplomatic failures. Russian Foreign Ministry statements in 2019 accused Wallace and UANI of "intimidation" against Russian firms trading with , framing such actions as unlawful interference in sovereign commerce. Independent analyses have questioned UANI's funding sources, revealing support from U.S. billionaires with strong pro-Israel ties, such as those linked to casino magnate , potentially influencing advocacy toward confrontation over negotiation. In CEP's domain, Wallace has pushed for tech platforms to disrupt extremist financing and , including Islamist networks tied to Iran's (IRGC), leading to content removals and financial blocks valued at millions since 2014. Debates here pit efficacy against free speech concerns; while proponents cite reduced recruitment metrics post-deplatforming, detractors argue selective enforcement risks overreach, with some congressional testimony highlighting tensions between counter-terrorism and First Amendment protections in online advocacy. Wallace maintains these measures address verifiable threats, such as IRGC-linked plots, rather than ideological suppression, grounded in patterns of state-sponsored violence documented in U.N. reports.

Personal Life

Marriage and Family

Mark Wallace married Nicolle Wallace, a former White House communications director and television commentator, in 2005. The couple had one son, Liam, born circa 2012. They divorced in 2019 after 14 years of marriage. Little public information exists regarding Wallace's family life beyond this marriage and child, as he has maintained privacy on personal matters.

Interests and Philanthropy

Wallace has demonstrated philanthropic commitment through leadership in non-profit organizations addressing national security threats and . As founder and CEO of the (CEP), established in 2014, he has directed efforts to expose and combat ideological , including the 2025 purchase of the former residence of Auschwitz commandant in , intended to be repurposed as a global center for countering and . CEP, under his guidance, has disbursed over $7.4 million in grants in 2023 to support related initiatives. Earlier, Wallace served on the board of the Liberty City Project, Florida's inaugural charter school initiative, contributing to educational access in underserved communities. His involvement in such ventures reflects a focus on public welfare via policy-oriented non-profits rather than traditional personal donations, aligning with his professional expertise in and . Public records indicate no prominent disclosures of individual charitable contributions or foundations under his name.

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