After close to two weeks of speculation, we finally know what Dennis Ross will be doing in his new White House position. As rumored earlier this week, he’ll have a large portfolio, as special assistant to the president and senior director for the Central Region encompassing the Middle East, the Gulf, Afghanistan, Pakistan and South Asia. Here’s the statement from the National Security Council:
STATEMENT FROM MIKE HAMMER, NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL SPOKESMAN
“National Security Advisor General James Jones is pleased to announce an addition to our already strong National Security Staff. The addition is in the important Central Region that encompasses the Middle East, the Gulf, Afghanistan, Pakistan and South Asia. Gen. Jones is in the midst of a several day trip to this important region.
Dennis Ross will become Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for the Central Region with overall responsibility for the region. He will work with Don Camp, Senior Director for South Asia, Lt. Gen. Doug Lute, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Adviser and Coordinator for Afghanistan-Pakistan, Dan Shapiro, Senior Director for Near East and North Africa, and Puneet Talwar, Senior Director for the Gulf States, Iran and Iraq.”
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