Antony Blinken

American lawyer and diplomat (born 1962) and former United States Secretary of State (2021-2025) · United States · Politicians

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The diplomat who spent two decades cycling between the White House situation room and Joe Biden's side, shaping American foreign policy through three administrations before landing the top job at State.

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2026“The Israelis were pushing President Obama to take military action against Iran, and were warning that they would do it themselves if he didn't...”In their words4 March 2026"Former Secretary of State on the Two Keys to Ending Iran War" (Mar 4, 2026) Youtube video, 19:50, from Bloomberg Podcasts channel.Read the whole statement

2024Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar StarAward2023Knight Grand Cross of the Order for Merits to LithuaniaAward2022“Russia has sought as its principal aim to totally subjugate Ukraine - to take away its sovereignty, to take away its independence. That has failed.”In their words25 April 2022Remarks to Traveling Press, US Department of Defense (25 April 2022)Read the whole statement

“Yesterday, President Biden said that in his opinion, war crimes have been committed in Ukraine. Personally, I agree. Intentionally targeting civilians is a war crime.”In their words17 March 2022As quoted in "US secretary of state says he agrees with Biden's assessment that Putin has committed war crimes", CNN (17 March 2022) - PBSRead the whole statement

“The international rules-based order that’s critical to maintaining peace and security is being put to the test by Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine.”In their words4 March 2022Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Press Availability (4 March 2022)Read the whole statement

“We’ll deepen our support for Ukraine’s brave defenders and for the Ukrainian civilians suffering as a result of the deepening humanitarian crisis.”In their words4 March 2022Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Press Availability (4 March 2022)Read the whole statement

Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 2nd classAward2021“Media freedom plays an indispensable role in informing the public, holding governments accountable, and telling stories that otherwise would not be told. The U.S.”In their wordsDecember 2021Statement on Media Freedom (December 2021)Read the whole statement

1962Born16 April 1962

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The Israelis were pushing President Obama to take military action against Iran, and were warning that they would do it themselves if he didn't...
Mar 4, 2026, "Former Secretary of State on the Two Keys to Ending Iran War" (Mar 4, 2026) Youtube video, 19:50, from Bloomberg Podcasts channel., Own words
As many here know, Hamas launched its attack on Simchat Torah. This is the day that Jews celebrate finishing the reading of the Torah.
Oct 12, 2023, Statements at a press conference, Tel Aviv, Israel (12 October 2023), Own words
To our Russian colleagues: Ukraine is not your country. Its grain is not your grain. Why are you blocking the ports? You should let the grain out.
Jul 8, 2022, As quoted in "Vladimir Putin lackey Sergey Lavrov storms out of G20 after photo snub", New York Post (8 July 2022), Own words

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Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star2024

Knight Grand Cross of the Order for Merits to Lithuania2023

Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 2nd class2022

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Antony John Blinken was born April 16, 1962, and entered government during the Clinton years, working State Department and National Security Council posts from 1994 to 2001. He advocated for the Iraq invasion while serving as Democratic staff director of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee from 2002 to 2008, then joined Biden's 2008 campaign. When Obama won, Blinken became Biden's national security advisor from 2009 to 2013, helping shape policy on Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran's nuclear program. He moved up to deputy national security advisor in 2013 and deputy secretary of state from 2015 to 2017. After leaving government he co-founded WestExec Advisors, a consulting firm, before rejoining Biden's 2020 campaign. The Senate confirmed him as the 71st secretary of state on January 26, 2021, a post he held until 2025.

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