President Joe Biden has selected a senior White House official to serve as the US ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), a crucial body amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Curtis Ried, a seasoned career foreign service officer currently serving as chief of staff and counselor of the White House National Security Council, has been nominated for the position.
Ried has played significant roles in various diplomatic efforts, including aiding in the resettlement of Afghans who worked for the US government, contributing to the administration's strategy regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and leading efforts to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza. With a background in multilateral diplomacy, including positions at the United Nations, Ried brings a wealth of experience to the role.
