Frank Lavin

The video and transcription of this interview will be made public in 2024.

Biographical Note:

Frank Lavin served as ambassador to Singapore (2001-2005) and undersecretary for International Trade (2005-2007).

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• Biography - Asia Foundation
• Bali Bombings, Jemaah Islamiyah and al-Qaeda Terrorist Attacks in Indonesia - Associated Press (October 12, 2002)
• U.S. and European Perceptions Post-Iraq War, Pew Survey on International Community - Pew Research Center (June 3, 2003)
• Taguba Report, Internal Military Investigation into Allegations of Torture at Abu Ghraib - U.S. Department of Defense (March 2004)
• Singapore Free Trade Agreement - Customs and Border Protection (January 1, 2004)
• "Strategic Framework Agreement for a Closer Cooperation Partnership in Defense and Security", U.S.-Singapore Treaty - Department of State (July 12, 2005)
• Interview on North American Economic Partnership, Lavin Discusses "Security and Prosperity Partnership of America" Effort - Washington Journal (January 26, 2007)
• "Enemies at the Gates", Security Lessons From Failed Terrorist Attack on Singapore Embassy - Frank Lavin, Foreign Affairs (November 29, 2012)
• One Day That Changed Asia, Documentary Exploring Aftermath of 2004 Aceh Tsunami - CNA Insider (February 18, 2020)
• Lavin's Articles on Asia, Topics Include U.S.-Asia Relations, Biden Administration, and China's E-Commerce - Frank Lavin, Forbes (2020-Present)

Frank Lavin Interview on C-Span (January 26, 2007)