Is Javier Solana A-List?
No — Javier Solana is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1995
Secretary General of NATO
Lost A-list status in 2009
Dropped to B tier — End of EU Tenure
Ranking Timeline
Foreign Affairs Minister
Became Foreign Affairs Minister under Felipe González.
Secretary General of NATO
Appointed as Secretary General of NATO, a major international role.
Oversees Operation Allied Force
Led NATO during Operation Allied Force in Yugoslavia.
EU High Representative
Became the EU's High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy.
End of EU Tenure
Stepped down as EU High Representative.
Influential Diplomatic Figure
Remains a respected figure in international diplomacy and security.
Last updated: February 23, 2026