A welcome appointment at a critical time

President Barack Obama's admirable choice of Nancy Powell as the next United States Ambassador to India brings to that critical job in American diplomacy a talented career Foreign Service officer widely recognised as the State Department's most experienced and capable South Asia hand on active duty. Ms Powell will be the first woman to head the embassy after 21 men a distinguished list, including seven Foreign Service officers and 14 non-career appointees.

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