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Antony John Blinken (born April 16, 1962) is an American lawyer and diplomat currently serving as the 71st United States secretary of state. He previously served as deputy national security advisor from 2013 to 2015 and deputy secretary of state from 2015 to 2017 under President Barack Obama.
6 days ago · Antony Blinken (born April 16, 1962, Yonkers, New York, U.S.) is an American government official best known as the 71st U.S. secretary of state (2021– ). U.S. president-elect Joe Biden nominated Blinken in November 2020, and he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on January 26, 2021.
Jan 26, 2021 · Antony J. Blinken is the 71st U.S. Secretary of State. He was nominated by President Biden on November 23, 2020; confirmed by the U.S. Senate on January 26, 2021; and sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris the following day.
4 days ago · U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday responded to criticism of President Joe Biden's performance in last week's debate, saying his policies over the past 3-1/2 years have boosted ...
3 days ago · Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken at the State Department last week. On Monday he spoke of the dangers of the cross-border tensions between Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah militants.
Apr 26, 2024 · U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and senior Chinese officials in Beijing. He warned of the dangers of misunderstandings and miscalculations as the United States and China butted heads over a number of contentious bilateral, regional and global issues.
Jan 26, 2021 · The Senate has confirmed Antony Blinken as America’s top diplomat, tasked with carrying out President Joe Biden’s commitment to reverse the Trump administration’s “America First” doctrine that weakened international alliances.
Oct 17, 2023 · Antony Blinken, the low-key secretary of state and one of Biden's closest advisers, has engaged in "marathon diplomacy" to limit the scope of the war in the Middle East.
May 13, 2024 · Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Israeli tactics have meant “a horrible loss of life of innocent civilians” but have failed to neutralize Hamas leaders and fighters and could drive a lasting insurgency.
Jun 18, 2023 · Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Xi Jinping, China’s leader, on Monday in Beijing, as the two governments sought to pull relations out of a deep chill that has raised global concerns...
Apr 26, 2024 · Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State. Great Hall of the People. Beijing, People's Republic of China. April 26, 2024. PRESIDENT XI: (Via interpreter) Mr. Secretary of State, welcome back to China. This year marked the 45 th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the United States.
Jan 28, 2021 · Blinken has promised a harder line in response to Russian cyber-attacks and election meddling, an end to support for Saudi airstrikes in Yemen, and a review of the Trump administration's decision...
Jan 28, 2021 · Antony Blinken is a veteran diplomat who's on home turf in the department. This is the third time I've witnessed a new secretary of state enter the building. For Donald...
Jan 26, 2021 · The Senate confirmed Antony Blinken as President Biden's secretary of state on Tuesday. The vote was 78-22. As the top U.S. diplomat, Blinken will face an array of national security challenges.
Jan 26, 2021 · WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Antony Blinken as America’s top diplomat, tasked with carrying out President Joe Biden’s commitment to reverse the Trump administration’s...
May 14, 2024 · U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday seeking to reassure Ukraine of continuing American support, as Russia escalates its offensive in the northeast of the country.
Nov 23, 2020 · U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on Monday nominated his longtime aide, Antony Blinken, as secretary of state. But who is he and what will his relationship with Europe be like? Here are nine things to know about him: 1. Europeanist, multilateralist, internationalist
Sep 13, 2021 · Secretary of State Antony Blinken testified for the first time before Congress since the US withdrawal from Afghanistan that ended America’s longest war.
Jan 26, 2021 · Antony Blinken said it is the honor of his life to serve as the top US diplomat after being sworn in as the newest secretary of state Tuesday. Blinken, a longtime Biden associate, was approved...
4 days ago · On Monday, July 1, the Foreign Policy program at Brookings hosted U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in a fireside chat with Vice President and Director of Foreign Policy Suzanne Maloney to ...
Jun 18, 2023 · Antony Blinken, who arrived in Beijing on Sunday, is the highest-ranking member of President Joe Biden's administration to visit China. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held "candid"...
Antony J. Blinken was sworn in as the 71st U.S. Secretary of State on January 26, 2021. The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser.
Feb 25, 2021 · Former CNN global affairs analyst. Blinken is visible in the famous photo of the “Situation Room” during the raid which killed Osama bin Laden in 2011.
Jun 27, 2024 · US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday (local time) released the State Department's 2023 religious freedom report for over 200 countries and said there was a "concerning increase" in hate speech, anti-conversion laws, demolition of homes and places of worship for people belonging to minority groups in India.
Jun 24, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Monday that one of his most senior aides is leaving for a top job with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and will be replaced by a brother of President Joe Biden’s national security adviser. State Department counselor Derek Chollet, a veteran of national security positions in ...
Jun 25, 2023 · The following is a transcript of an interview with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken that aired on "Face the Nation" on June 25, 2023. MARGARET BRENNAN: Secretary of State Antony Blinken...
Jan 20, 2009 · Antony J. Blinken was confirmed by the United States Senate as Deputy Secretary of State on December 16, 2014. He was sworn in by Secretary Kerry on January 9, 2015. Mr. Blinken has held senior foreign policy positions in two administrations over two decades.
Jun 19, 2023 · China’s main diplomat for the Western Hemisphere says U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to China “marks a new beginning” as their nations seek to repair damaged relations.
