Everything you need to know about Natalie Baker, Trump's pick for US ambassador to Pakistan
US President Donald Trump has nominated career diplomat Natalie Baker to become Washington’s next ambassador to Pakistan, potentially ending a nearly two-year gap in the country’s top US diplomatic post. But who is Baker, what has she done before arriving in Islamabad, and how much does she know about Pakistan? Here are some interesting things to know about the diplomat. 1. She’s already been…
President Donald Trump has selected career diplomat Natalie Baker to serve as the United States' next ambassador to Pakistan, potentially filling a long-standing diplomatic vacancy in the country. Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Baker's academic background includes degrees from Princeton University and Harvard University, where she earned a master's degree in Public Policy and served as a 2017 Distinguished Graduate of the US National War College.
She has previously held diplomatic roles in Pakistan, Libya, Kuwait, Dubai, and Turkmenistan, as well as in Doha, Qatar. During her time in Pakistan, she has taken an interest in cricket and Pakistani cuisine, with favorites including palak paneer, dal, and chai. Although her appointment process is still underway, Trump's selection of Baker signals the US's continued engagement with Pakistan on a range of issues, including trade, investment, security, and regional concerns.
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