legit@thexpertz.com The relationship between the United States and China remains one of the most consequential relationships in international affairs. Decisions made in Washington and Beijing increasingly affect not only the two countries, but also the security, economic development and diplomatic choices of countries across Asia and the wider global community. In September 2026, U.S. President Donald … Read more
Natalie A. Baker assumed the duties of Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, in August 2024. From August 2021 to July 2024, Natalie served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Doha, Qatar. Prior to this, she served as Director of the Office of North African … Read more
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia March 10-12 for talks with Ukrainian counterparts to advance the President’s goal to end the Russia-Ukraine war. While in Jeddah, he will also meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud to discuss ways to advance shared interests … Read more
PROTOCOL OF AMENDMENT TO THEAIR TRANSPORT AGREEMENTBETWEENTHE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAANDTHE GOVERNMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA The Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (hereinafter, the “Parties”); Desiring to modernize and strengthen their bilateral aviation relationship and to expand all-cargo international … Read more
On the occasion of the signing by His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and The Honorable Secretary of State of the United States of America, Mr. Marco Rubio, of the Strategic Artificial Intelligence (AI) Partnership between the two countries, His … Read more
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. Secretary Rubio reinforced the United States’ commitment to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) security. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed Syria and Sudan, along with efforts to secure … Read more
Yesterday, Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Bethany P. Morrison and Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Jedidiah P. Royal co-chaired the virtual U.S.-India 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue alongside Indian Ministry of External Affairs Additional Secretary Nagaraj Naidu Kakanur and Indian Ministry of Defense Joint Secretary Vishwesh … Read more
U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Michael J. Rigas will travel to India from October 9 to October 14. Ambassador Gor and Deputy Secretary Rigas will meet with Indian government counterparts to discuss a wide range of bilateral issues. The United States will continue to work with India … Read more
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly High-level Week. Secretary Rubio, reiterating that India is a relationship of critical importance to the United States, expressed his appreciation for the Indian government’s continued engagement on a number of issues including … Read more
Assistant SecretaryBureau of South and Central Asian Affairs October 22, 2025 – Present S. Paul Kapur was sworn in as Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs on October 22, 2025. He is on leave from the United States Naval Postgraduate School, where he was a professor in the Department of National … Read more
