David Schenker
David Schenker is an American diplomat and former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, known for his expertise in Middle East policy. He served during the final days of the Trump administration and gained attention for his 2021 visit to El Aaiún, the capital of Western Sahara, where he announced the establishment of a U.S. consulate, marking a significant diplomatic engagement in the region amid ongoing territorial disputes involving Morocco and the Sahrawi people.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 17,076 | $1,400,000 | 511$ |
| China | 1 | 6.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 1,402,112,000 | 375,097 | $14,000,000 | 3,745$ |
| Iraq | 1 | 5.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 40,222,493 | 73,668 | $170,000 | 311$ |
| Totals | 3 | 1,489,089,271 | 465,841 | $15,570,000 | 4,567$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Iraq:
David Schenker is a former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State who commented on U.S. policy towards Iraq and Iran.
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China:
David Schenker was present as the Special Envoy for Middle East Affairs.
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Spain:
David Schenker became the highest-ranking Western representative to visit El Aaiún.
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