Scott Ritter

Date of Birth: July 15, 1961

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

Scott Ritter, born William Scott Ritter Jr., is an American former United States Marine Corps intelligence officer and United Nations weapons inspector. Ritter was born on July 15, 1961, in Gainesville, Florida. He served as a Marine from 1984 to 1990 and participated in the Gulf War. Ritter gained significant public attention in the late 1990s and early 2000s for his role as a chief weapons inspector for the United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) in Iraq, where he was instrumental in identifying and dismantling Iraqi weapons of mass destruction (WMD) programs. After leaving UNSCOM, Ritter became an outspoken critic of U.S. foreign policy, particularly concerning the war in Iraq. He has authored several books and articles on military and security issues, and regularly appears as a commentator in various media outlets. Ritter is known for his controversial and often dissenting views, which have made him a polarizing figure in the realm of international politics and security.

5 Interesting Facts about Scott Ritter

1. Scott Ritter served as a United Nations weapons inspector in Iraq from 1991 to 1998.

2. He is a fluent Russian speaker, having studied the language extensively during his military career.

3. Ritter authored several books, including “Endgame: Solving the Iraq Problem–Once and For All” and “Waging Peace: The Art of War for the Antiwar Movement.”

4. He was a vocal critic of the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, arguing that Iraq did not possess WMDs.

5. Ritter has appeared before the U.S. Congress to testify about weapons inspections and U.S. foreign policy.