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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
Blinken says Hamas signal of support for UN-backed Gaza truce deal is 'hopeful sign'
June 11, 2024 5:12 pm
Blinken met Israeli officials on Tuesday in a concerted push to end the eight-month-old war a day after President Joe Biden's proposal for a ceasefire was approved by the UN Security Council.
Blinken returns to Mideast as Israel-Hamas cease-fire proposal hangs in balance after hostage rescue
June 10, 2024 11:09 am
US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said Friday that Blinken would use the trip to “discuss how the cease-fire proposal would benefit both Israelis and Palestinians.”
Blinken assails Russian misinformation after hinting US may allow Ukraine to strike inside Russia
May 30, 2024 7:08 pm
He also toured a Czech military base, where he saw armored vehicles that Prague is sending to Kyiv to help fight Russia’s invasion and received a briefing on a Czech initiative to supply Ukraine with a million rounds of ammunition by the end of the year.
Secretary Blinken to discuss support for Ukraine in Czech Republic visit next week
May 24, 2024 11:30 pm
While in Moldova, Blinken will discuss U.S. support for the country's progress on EU accession and energy security, the statement said.
Georgia's ruling party accuses US of 'blackmail' over visa restrictions
May 24, 2024 9:08 pm
The bill cleared Georgia's parliament last week. It was vetoed by the president but Georgian Dream said on Friday it would begin the procedure to override the veto next week.
Blinken urges Egypt to ensure aid is flowing into Gaza
May 23, 2024 1:16 am
Blinken told a hearing in the House of Representatives that the Rafah crossing in southern Gaza remained closed after Israel's military seized it on May 7.
Blinken says Israel needs a clear and concrete plan for Gaza's future
May 16, 2024 1:43 am
The remarks drew an apparent Israeli riposte, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying post-war planning was impossible without first completing the demolition of Hamas.
Blinken says US rushing ammunition, weapons to Ukraine amid fierce new fighting
May 16, 2024 12:38 am
Blinken, speaking as Ukrainian troops fought off a new Russian ground incursion into the northeastern Kharkiv region, said he expected President Joe Biden to meet Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy in the coming weeks.
Watch: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken plays guitar during Ukraine visit
May 15, 2024 4:10 pm
Blinken is the first senior U.S. official to travel to Ukraine after U.S. Congress last month passed a $61 billion military aid package following a delay of several months during which Russia gained advantage on the battlefield.
Zelenskyy lauds US aid package, asks Blinken for air defences
May 14, 2024 3:28 pm
Zelenskyy lauded the "crucial" US aid, and thanked Washington for bipartisan support.
