Daniel R. Russel
| Daniel Russel | |
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| Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs | |
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Assumed office July 16, 2013 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Deputy | Scot Marciel[1] |
| Preceded by | Kurt Campbell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 12, 1953 |
| Alma mater |
Sarah Lawrence College University College London |
Daniel R. Russel (born December 12, 1953) is an American diplomat who currently serves as Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs. Prior to his appointment as Assistant Secretary, Russel was Special Assistant to the President and National Security Staff Senior Director for Asian Affairs. While working at the White House, he was a major figure in the Obama administration's "pivot towards Asia" strategy.[2]
References
- ↑ "Scot Marciel". U.S. Department of State. August 2013. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
- ↑ "Daniel R. Russel". U.S. Department of State. July 12, 2013. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Kurt Campbell |
Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs 2013–present |
Incumbent |
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