Bilateral Relationships: Joey Hood (redux)

Last we spoke with Joey Hood, he was between assignments with the State Department, waiting for word on where he and his family would go next. It seemed everything from his language study to early career experiences were setting him up for the ultimate big league position. In this Roads Taken Revisited, Joey talks about being nominated as U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia, the confirmation process, and what he sees as the potential in growing our bilateral relationship.

In this episode, find out from Joey how taking everything as it comes can sometimes lead you to where you’re meant to be…on Roads Taken with Leslie Jennings Rowley.

About This Episode’s Guest

Joey Hood was confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Tunisia by the U.S. Senate in December 2022.  He served in leadership positions in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, including as Acting Assistant Secretary. He has served as Deputy Chief of Mission in Iraq and in Kuwait, as well as Consul General and Principal Officer in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Prior to these assignments, Mr. Hood was Acting Director of the State Department’s Office of Iranian Affairs.

For Joey’s first appearance on Roads Taken, listen to The Generalist Diplomat.

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Executive Producer/Host: Leslie Jennings Rowley

Music: Brian Burrows

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