Jim Risch

Jim Risch

politician United States

Jim Risch is a prominent American politician serving as the junior United States Senator from Idaho since 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he has held various leadership roles, including chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Risch is known for his strong stance on national security and international relations, often advocating for a robust U.S. foreign policy. His recent appearance in the news was due to his participation in a flight to Germany alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which had to return to Washington due to a technical malfunction.

Born on May 03, 1943 (82 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
1,189,870
Power
2,483$
Sentiment
5.92
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 3 4.00 0.23% +10% 53,771,296 137,235 $106,000 271$
India 1 6.00 0.08% +0% 1,380,004,385 1,052,635 $2,900,000 2,212$
Totals 4 1,433,775,681 1,189,870 $3,006,000 2,483$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

India India: SFRC Chair Jim Risch told Gor that he must impress on India that the US will not tolerate support for Putin’s war machine. 6

The Times of India: Sergio Gor, US envoy-designate to India, says trade deal imminent, strategic ties intact

Kenya Kenya: US Senator Jim Risch proposed an amendment to strip Kenya of its Major Non-NATO Ally designation. 3

The Standard: What Kenya risks if stripped of US Non-NATO ally status

Kenya Kenya: US Senator Jim Risch proposed an amendment to strip Kenya of its Major Non-NATO Ally designation. 4

The Standard: Explained: What Kenya risks if stripped of US Non-NATO ally status

Kenya Kenya: Republican Senator Jim Risch has proposed an amendment to reassess Kenya’s standing, citing links to RSF, engagement with China, Russia and Iran, and domestic unrest. 5

The Standard: Mudavadi defends Kenya's US lobbying deal amid criticism

Kenya Kenya: Senator Jim Risch was mentioned as the originator of the call to review the non-Nato ally status for Kenya. 5

The Standard: There's no crisis between Kenya and US, says Mudavadi

Kenya Kenya: Senator Risch has launched an initiative in the US Congress that might compel the Trump administration to strip Kenya of the Major Non-NATO Ally status. 3

The Standard: Ruto defends China ties amid US ally status concerns