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Antony Blinken

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  • Born 16 April 1962
  • Age 62
  • Birth Place Yonkers, New York U.S.
  • Profession Diplomat, Lawyer, Journalist, Managing Partner, Politician
  • Political Party Democratic
  • In Office 71st United States Secretary Of State January 26, 2021 - January 20, 2025, 18th United States Deputy Secretary Of State January 9, 2015 - January 20, 2017, 26th United States Deputy National Security Advisor January 20, 2013 - January 9, 2015, National Security Advisor To The Vice President January 20, 2009 - January 20, 2013
  • Residence Paris, Upper East Side

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Antony Blinken BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 11 Feb 2025
Antony John Blinken: A Career in US Foreign Policy Born April 16, 1962, Antony Blinken’s career reflects a deep involvement in US foreign policy. His journey began with roles in the Clinton administration, spanning from 1994 to 2001, including positions within the State Department and the Nati...

Antony Blinken PERSONAL LIFE

Father Donald M. Blinken
Spouse Evan Ryan ​(2002), ​
Education Harvard University (BA), Columbia University (JD)

POSITIONS HELD BY Antony Blinken

Position Tenure
United States Deputy Secretary of State 9 January 2015 - 20 January 2017
Deputy National Security Advisor 20 January 2013 - 9 January 2015
United States Secretary of State 26 January 2021 - 20 January 2025

ANTONY BLINKEN NEWS

Attacks on religious minorities in India occurred throughout 2021: US State Department

June 03, 2022 8:18 am

India previously rejected the US religious freedom report, saying it sees no locus standi for a foreign government to pronounce on the state of its citizens' constitutionally protected rights.

Centre should have objected to Antony Blinken’s remark on ‘rights abuses’ in India: Sharad Pawar

April 14, 2022 7:43 am

Pawar was reacting to a statement made by Blinken on Tuesday, who said that Washington was “monitoring some recent concerning developments” in India, including “a rise in human rights abuses by some government, police, and prison officials”.

EAM Jaishankar says his pathway to diplomacy started from his interest in music

April 13, 2022 8:25 am

S Jaishankar said the first foreign music album that he heard was 1959 American album called The Hitmakers.

Daily Briefing: At 6.95%, inflation up to 17-month high; India, US send clear signals of convergence on matters other than Russia

April 13, 2022 8:57 am

Not concealing the divergence in view on Russia and its war in Ukraine, the US and India sent clear signals of a willingness to understand each other’s position given their “shared values” and a partnership deepening when there is “so much more going on in the world today”.

We import less oil from Russia in a month than Europe does in an afternoon: India

April 12, 2022 2:31 pm

"We continue to urge all countries to avoid major new transactions for Russian weapons systems, particularly in light of what Russia is doing to Ukraine," US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken said at a press conference after the India-US 2+2 meeting.

Monitoring some recent concerning developments in India, including rights abuse: Antony Blinken

April 13, 2022 1:52 am

After the 2+2 Foreign and Defence ministers meeting, Blinken also announced formation of a “working Group on Education and Skill Training” that is aimed to increase the number of Indian students

China seeks to refashion region, international system to serve its authoritarian interests: Llyod Austin

April 12, 2022 8:57 am

"China poses a major challenge," Austin said in his opening remarks at the 2+2 ministerial meeting being co-hosted along with his cabinet colleague Secretary of State Tony Blinken for their Indian counterparts Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

US monitoring rise in rights abuses in India, says Blinken

April 12, 2022 7:41 am

Blinken's remarks came days after US Representative Ilhan Omar questioned the alleged reluctance of the US government to criticise PM Narendra Modi's government on human rights.

US, European allies discuss banning imports of Russian oil

March 07, 2022 10:02 am

Europe relies on Russia for crude oil and natural gas but has become more open to the idea of banning Russian products in the past 24 hours, a source familiar with the discussions told Reuters on Sunday.

Blinken says Russia could invade Ukraine during Olympics

February 11, 2022 6:40 pm

The threat of war in Ukraine and a strengthened alliance between Russia and China were high on the agenda of a meeting in Canberra on Friday among Blinken and his counterparts from India, Japan and Australia.

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