Antony J. Blinken devoted more than three decades to U.S. foreign policy, serving as the 71st Secretary of State under President Biden after senior roles under Presidents Obama and Clinton. He led U.S. diplomacy through major geopolitical crises, strengthened NATO, deepened alliances in Europe and the Indo-Pacific, and advanced trade, technology, and security cooperation. Raised in the U.S. and France, Blinken brings a global perspective shaped by public service, diplomacy, and a lifelong commitment to democratic values.