David Shinn

Former Ambassador to Ethiopia and Burkina Faso

Ambassador David Shinn teaches in the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University. He previously served as the U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia and Burkina Faso during his 37 year Foreign Service career.

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David Shinn

Former Ambassador to Ethiopia and Burkina Faso

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