diplomacy

As American Ambassador Nominee Withdraws, Somali-U.S. Diplomacy Remains at a Crossroads

By Tres Thomas on May 12, 2015 • ( 0 )

On Monday, U.S. President Barack Obama withdrew his nomination for Ambassador to Somalia in career diplomat Katherine Dhanani, who reportedly backed out due to “personal reasons,” according to officials. It is unclear what factors were at play with Dhanani’s decision…. Read More ›

After Nominating New Ambassador, Is the U.S. Really Deepening Ties in Somalia?

By Tres Thomas on February 25, 2015 • ( 0 )

U.S. President Barack Obama nominated career diplomat Katherine Dhanani as Ambassador to Somalia, eight months after Undersecretary of State Wendy Sherman revealed the intent of the U.S. to do so at a USIP event in Washington, D.C. The State Department hailed… Read More ›