Gerald Michael Feierstein (born 1951) was the United States Ambassador to Yemen under President Barack Obama from September 2010 to October 2013.[6][10][11] Since December 2013, Feierstein has served as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs in the Department of State.
Ambassador Gerald Michael Feierstein[1] | |
|---|---|
 Gerald M. Feierstein in official U.S. State Department photo | |
| Born | 1951 (age 72–73)[2] |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Career diplomat |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Employer(s) | Senior Foreign Service, Career Minister (FE-CM)[4] |
| Predecessor | Stephen Seche |
| Successor | Matthew Tueller |
| Spouses | Carolyn McIntyre (m. 2015)Mary Gill Feierstein
(m. 1978; div. 2015) |
| Children | 3 |
| Notes | |
Background
editFeierstein was born in 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
He received a B.A. in Philosophy from Point Park College in 1973 and an M.A. in International Relations from Duquesne University in 1975.[6][10]
In June 1975, he joined the Foreign Service.[6][12]
Career
editDiplomatic service
editIn June 1975, Feierstein joined the Foreign Service as Director of the Office of Regional Affairs in the Near East Bureau. He subsequently served as: Director of the Office of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh Affairs; Deputy Director in the Office of Arabian Peninsula Affairs; and Desk Officer for Nepal, Pakistan and Egypt.[13]
Between 2006 and 2008, Feierstein served in Washington, D.C. as Principal Deputy Assistant Coordinator and Deputy Assistant Coordinator for Programs in the Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism.
Feierstein has served at the following overseas posts:[13]
| Years | Location | Mission | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976–78 | Islamabad |  Pakistan |
|
| 1983–85 | Tunis |  Tunisia |
|
| 1985–87 | Riyadh |  Saudi Arabia |
|
| 1989–92 | Peshawar | Pakistan |
|
| 1995–98 | Muscat |  Oman |
Chargé d'affaires |
| 1998–2001 | Jerusalem |  Israel |
Deputy consul general |
| 2003–04 | Beirut |  Lebanon |
|
| 2008–10 | Islamabad | Pakistan |
Deputy Chief of Mission |
| 2010–13 | Sana'a |  Yemen |
Ambassador |
In 2012, al Qaeda in Yemen offered 3 kilograms (96 ozt) of gold (about US$160,000)[14] for killing Ambassador Feierstein, and 5 million Yemeni riyals (about US$23,000)[14] for killing an American soldier in Yemen.[15][16][17][18][19]
Later
editSince October 2016, Feierstein has served as a Senior Fellow and Director for Gulf Affairs and Government Relations at the Middle East Institute.[20]
In November 2018, the MEI Board of Directors named Feierstein as Senior Vice President of the Institute.
Personal life
editFeierstein met his first wife, Mary, who is Pakistani, while first posted in Islamabad.[21] His son served two combat tours in the United States Marine Corps during the Iraq War.[5] In 2015, the marriage ended in divorce. In 2015, Feierstein married Carolyn McIntyre.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "Gerald Michael Feierstein - Bio, News, Photos". Washington Times. Retrieved 2013-01-03.
- ^ "Office of the Historian". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved 2013-01-03.
Gerald Feierstein (1951-), Foreign Service officer, State of Residence: Pennsylvania
- ^ Crosby, Wes (December 2, 2010). "DU grad named Yemeni ambassador". The Duquesne Duke. Duquesne University.
- ^ "State Magazine November 2010". U.S. Department of State. Archived from the original on 2013-03-02. Retrieved 2013-01-03.
- ^ a b Feierstein, Gerald M. (July 19, 2010). "statement of Ambassador-Designate to the Republic of Yemen" (PDF). U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Retrieved 2010-11-26.
- ^ a b c d "Embassy biography". Yemen.usembassy.gov. September 17, 2010. Archived from the original on December 31, 2010. Retrieved November 26, 2010.
- ^ "AllGov - Officials". AllGov. Retrieved 2013-01-02.
- ^ "1972-1973 Point Park University". Archived from the original on 2015-03-29. Retrieved 2013-01-02. (list of missing alumni)
- ^ "Alumnus Gerald M. Feierstein is New Ambassador to Yemen" (PDF). The Point: A Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Point Park University. Pittsburgh: Park Point University. 2011. p. 36. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-09-27. Retrieved 2013-01-03.
- ^ a b "New American ambassador to Yemen". Yemen Times. September 17, 2010. Archived from the original on October 19, 2010. Retrieved November 26, 2010.
- ^ "Gerald Feierstein biography". state.gov. 2011. Archived from the original on 2010-11-28.
- ^ "Duquesne Alumnus Seated as Ambassador to Yemen". The Duquesne Duke. Duquesne University. November 16, 2010.
- ^ a b "Ambassador to Yemen: Who Is Gerald Feierstein?". February 19, 2011. Retrieved 2013-01-03.
- ^ a b OANDA Currency/precious metals Converter for December 31, 2012
- ^ "Al-Qaeda puts gold bounty on head of Jewish US ambassador in Yemen". The Times of Israel. Associated Press. December 31, 2012. Retrieved 2013-01-02.
- ^ "Al-Qaida places bounty on the head of Jewish U.S. envoy to Yemen". The Jewish Journal. TRIBE Media Corp., formerly Los Angeles Jewish Publications, Inc. Jewish Telegraphic Agency. December 31, 2012.
- ^ Lowenthal Marcus, Lori (January 3, 2013). "Al Qaeda Puts Bounty on Jewish US Envoy's Head (Video)". TheJewishPress.com.
- ^ "Al Qaeda Places Bounty on Head of US Ambassador to Yemen". Jspace. January 2, 2013. Archived from the original on January 7, 2013. Retrieved 2013-01-03.
- ^ Morrison, James (December 30, 2012). "Embassy Row: Hit list". Washington Times. Retrieved 2013-01-02.
- ^ "Gerald M. Feierstein". Retrieved 16 October 2018.
- ^ Itkowitz, Colby (September 13, 2012). "Philadelphia-born ambassador to Yemen doesn't fear for his safety". The Morning Call. Allentown, Pennsylvania. Retrieved 2013-01-03.
External links
edit- Montagne, Renée (January 20, 2011). "U.S. Tries To Work Against Extremists In Yemen". National Public Radio.