James C. Swan

James Christopher Swan (born December 10, 1963, Washington DC) is an American diplomat and a career Foreign Service Officer. From October 2008 to June 2011, he served as the United States Ambassador to Djibouti.

James Christopher Swan
United States Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
In office November 1, 2013 – December 30, 2016
President	Barack Obama
Preceded by	James Entwistle
Succeeded by	Michael Hammer
United States Ambassador to Djibouti
In office November 10, 2008 – June 30, 2011
President	George W. Bush Barack Obama
Preceded by	Stuart Symington
Succeeded by	Geeta Pasi
Personal details
Born	(1963-12-10) December 10, 1963 Washington DC, U.S.
Alma mater	Georgetown University National Defense University Johns Hopkins University

He earned a B.Sc. degree from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, an M.A. from Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies, and a master's in National Security Studies from the National Defense University's National War College, where he was a 2005 distinguished graduate.[1]

In August 2013, he was appointed the U.S. Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo.[2][1]

On 30 May 2019, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of James Swan of the United States as his Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM)[3][4].

See also

• Ambassadors of the United States

References

1. Official Biography, state.gov; accessed March 26, 2018.
2. "Ambassador to Democratic Republic of Congo: Who Is James Swan?".
3. https://www.un.org/press/en/2019/sga1877.doc.htm
4. https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/profiles/james-swan

External links

• Appearances on C-SPAN

Diplomatic posts
Preceded by Stuart Symington	United States Ambassador to Djibouti 2008–2011	Succeeded by Geeta Pasi
Preceded by James Entwistle	United States Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2013–2018	Succeeded by Michael Hammer