Craig Allen: Understanding Brunei

from Asia Unscripted · host US-Asia Institute

In this week's episode of Asia Unscripted, Vivien and Isabelle speak with Craig Allen, President of the US-China Business Council and the former Ambassador of the US to Brunei Darussalam. Prior to his time in Brunei, Craig had a long, distinguished career in US public service, notably working for the US Department of Commerce in Taiwan, Beijing, Tokyo, and Johannesburg. Craig was sworn in as the United States Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam on December 19, 2014, and he served there until July 2018, when he transitioned to President of the US-China Business Council. In the following clips, Craig speaks about the economic prosperity and political stability that he observed during his time in Brunei. Support the show

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