Daniel R. Russel
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Daniel R. Russel (born December 12, 1953) is an American diplomat who served as the Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs from 2013 to 2017.[2] Prior to his appointment as Assistant Secretary, Russel was Special Assistant to the President and National Security Staff Senior Director for Asian Affairs. He was a major figure in the Obama administration's "pivot towards Asia" strategy.[3]
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Daniel Russel | |
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Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs | |
In office July 16, 2013 ā March 8, 2017 | |
President | Barack Obama Donald Trump |
Deputy | Scot Marciel[1] |
Preceded by | Kurt Campbell |
Succeeded by | Susan Thornton |
Personal details | |
Born | (1953-12-12) December 12, 1953 (age 70) New Rochelle, New York, U.S |
Alma mater | Sarah Lawrence College University College London |
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Russel is currently Vice President for International Security and Diplomacy at the Asia Society Policy Institute in New York.[4]