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Robert O. Blake

Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs (since May 2009)

(U.S. State Department)

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  • Career History: Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives (2006 to 2009); Deputy Ambassador (official title Deputy Chief of Mission) to India (2003 to 2006); previous positions at U.S. embassies in North Africa and Turkey as well as senior desk officer for Turkey at the State Department
  • Birthday: May 12, 1957
  • Hometown: Washington, D.C.
  • Alma Mater: Harvard College, B.A., 1980; Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, M.A., 1984
  • Spouse: Sofia
  • DC Office: U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20520
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