Maritime Security In Africa: Assessing Threats To U.S. Commercial Diplomacy And National Security Interests - December 10, 2025

Mr. Marco Sylvester
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Affairs (TRA)
Department of State
Washington, D.C.
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Ms. Maggie Nardi
Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Africa and the Middle East and Office of International Negotiations
International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Bureau
Department of State
Washington, D.C.
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Dr. Ruth Perry
Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Ocean, Fisheries and Polar Affairs in the Bureau of Oceans and International Environment and Scientific Affairs (OES)
Department of State
Washington, D.C.