Warren Weinstein

Warren Weinstein (born July 3, 1941) is an American lobbyist, contractor, and director in Pakistan for J.E. Austin Associates. He was kidnapped by al-Qaeda on August 13, 2011 in Lahore, Pakistan.

Life
He earned an MA in international relations, and PhD in international law and economics, from Columbia University. He was a professor at State University of New York at Oswego. He had a home in Rockville, Maryland.

Kidnapping for ransom is common, but it was rare for criminals to target foreigners. Three guards and his driver are being held. On November 1, 2011, arrests were made in the case. On December 1, 2011, al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri claimed to be holding him.

In January 2012, he was reported held in North Waziristan, by Lashkar-e-Jhangvi.

In May 2012, al-Qaeda released a proof of life video of Weinstein.

In September 2012, al-Qaeda released two additional proof of life videos of Weinstein.

Works

 * Warren Weinstein, John J. Grotpeter, The pattern of African decolonization: a new interpretation, Program of Eastern African Studies, Syracuse University, 1973, ISBN 978-0-915984-07-7
 * Chinese and Soviet aid to Africa, Praeger Publishers, 1975, ISBN 978-0-275-09050-0
 * Warren Weinstein, Robert A. Schrire, Political conflict and ethnic strategies: a case study of Burundi, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, 1976
 * Soviet and Chinese aid to African nations, Praeger, 1980, ISBN 978-0-03-052756-2
 * A sea of troubles: decolonization in Burundi, 1958-1962, University Microfilms International, 1985
 * Ellen K. Eggers, Warren Weinstein, Historical dictionary of Burundi, Scarecrow Press, 1997, ISBN 978-0-8108-3261-9