Mark Gitenstein
Mark Gitenstein is a former U.S. ambassador to Romania, serving from 2009 to 2012 during the Obama administration. He has recently been in the news for asserting that substantial evidence exists indicating Russian intelligence interference in Romania's 2024 presidential elections. Gitenstein has expressed deep concerns about foreign interference in Romanian politics and supports investigations by the European Commission and the Romanian government into electoral violations.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 12,998 | $250,000 | 169$ |
| Totals | 1 | 19,237,691 | 12,998 | $250,000 | 169$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Romania:
Mark Gitenstein is one of the former ambassadors who cautioned against the election of a pro-Putin president.
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Moldova:
Mark Gitenstein expresses concerns about Romania's political situation and the potential impact of George Simion's candidacy.
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Romania:
Mark Gitenstein is one of the seven former US ambassadors who signed the letter warning about the risks to the EU and US alliance.
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Bulgaria:
Mark Gitenstein served as a U.S. ambassador to Romania from 2009 to 2012.
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Romania:
Mark Gitenstein is a former ambassador who signed a letter warning about the risks of a pro-Putin president in Romania.
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Russia:
Mark Gitenstein expressed concerns about Russian interference in the Romanian elections.
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Romania:
Mark Gitenstein, a former U.S. ambassador to Romania, claims there is substantial evidence that Russian intelligence intervened in the Romanian presidential elections.
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