J. Peter Pham

J. Peter Pham

politician United States

Dr. J. Peter Pham is a prominent figure in international development and resource management, known for his expertise in African affairs and his role as an advisor on economic strategy. He has been a vocal critic of monopolistic practices in Liberia's railway sector, particularly concerning the influence of ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) on government decisions. Recently, he has raised concerns regarding the stalled railway proposals from U.S. companies, emphasizing the need for a multiuser rail system to enhance Liberia's economic sovereignty and infrastructure.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
32,011
Power
19$
Sentiment
7.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Liberia 2 7.50 0.63% +0% 5,057,681 32,011 $3,000 19$
Totals 2 5,057,681 32,011 $3,000 19$
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Recent Mentions

Liberia Liberia: Former U.S. Special Envoy to Africa’s Great Lakes Region Ambassador J. Peter Pham is now non-executive chair of Ivanhoe Atlantic. 7

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: House Ratifies US$1.8B Ivanhoe Atlantic Deal, TotalEnergies and Oranto Oil Blocks | News

Liberia Liberia: J. Peter Pham, a former Trump appointed Ambassador to the Sahel and Great Lakes Region of Africa, was clear and explicit in an Op-ed that the Yekepa to Buchanan Port railway infrastructure was of strategic interest to the US. 8

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: House Passes Ivanhoe Atlantic Rail Access and Concession Agreement | Investment

Guyana Guyana: Former U.S. envoy to the region J. Peter Pham said Christians suffered disproportionately to their share of Nigeria’s population. 6

Stabroek News: Whiplash: How Trump’s threat to strike Nigeria further reshuffles Pentagon priorities

Liberia Liberia: Dr. J. Peter Pham, former U.S. Special Envoy to the Sahel, chaired Ivanhoe Atlantic, which signed a landmark Access and Concession Agreement with the Government of Liberia. 7

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: Liberia’s Mineral Corridor Gains Strategic Attention from Washington | News

Liberia Liberia: J. Peter Pham, the company’s chairman and former U.S. Special Envoy for the Sahel, underscored the project’s strategic significance. 7

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: Guinea Courts U.S. Investment as Ivanhoe Atlantic Taps Liberia Rail | Business

South Africa South Africa: J Peter Pham is the chairperson of the board of Ivanhoe Atlantic and a former US special envoy, linked to the Liberty Corridor project. 5

Mail & Guardian: US Congress should ask questions about the Ivanhoe Atlantic Deal – The Mail & Guardian

Liberia Liberia: Dr. J. Peter Pham served as the first-ever U.S. Special Envoy for the Sahel Region of Africa and is currently the Chairman of High Power Exploration (HPX). 9

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: Trump Advisor on Africa, HPX Chairman Says AML Rail Monopoly Is Against US Strategic Interests | News

Liberia Liberia: Dr. J. Peter Pham criticized the failure of certain government officials to embrace a multiuser model, accusing AML of undermining Liberia’s economic sovereignty. 3

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: Another U.S. Investor’s Railway Proposal Stalled By Officials Protecting AML Monopoly | News