Alice G Wells

Former State Department official and current international government relations adviser at @ExxonMobil. Views expressed are entirely personal.

[Alice G Wells @AliceGWells]

@keithurbahn Yes, the Russians don’t appreciate how much Ukraine has changed.

[Alice G Wells @AliceGWells]

It is a misperception to see the Quad as a military-focused partnership. The Quad summit, focused on climate, vaccines, and technology, is a reminder that we need to build out beyond the once-a-year Malabar exercise. https://t.co/s6y6MSWFnF

[Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @GurdeepPandher]

Happy St. Patrick's Day!
With traditional Irish (Celtic) music and traditional Punjabi Bhangra dance mashup in the Yukon with local Irish musicians, I'm sending St. Patrick's Day greetings.
(This is a pre-pandemic time video)

[Tanvi Madan @tanvi_madan]

- India agrees to Quad revival
"🇮🇳 is sceptical of Quad"

- India agrees to Quad ministerial
"🇮🇳 is sceptical of Quad"

- Delhi invites 🇦🇺 to 🇮🇳🇯🇵🇺🇸 MALABAR
"🇮🇳 is sceptical of Quad"

- India agrees to Quad leaders mtg even as sensitive 🇨🇳 talks ongoing
"🇮🇳 is sceptical of Quad"

[Andrea Kendall-Taylor @AKendallTaylor]

New @ChicagoCouncil poll w/ interesting insights on deepening RU-CH partnership:
-74% of Russians hold favorable view of China
-57% of Russians believe Russia & China will grow closer
-56% say respect for CH has grown
-55% say RU's ties to CH strengthen RU's position in the world

[Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @GurdeepPandher]

Yesterday evening I received my Covid-19 vaccine. Then I went to a frozen lake to dance Bhangra on it for joy, hope and positivity, which I'm forwarding across Canada and beyond for everyone's health and wellbeing.

[Alice G Wells @AliceGWells]

It is hard to reconcile the modern and dynamic India with the very low rates of women in the formal economy. More women in Saudi Arabia work outside the home? https://t.co/wodJ9ql5kG

[Alice G Wells @AliceGWells]

The mystery of why South Asia, Nigeria and other countries have escaped the worst of Covid infection rates remains to be solved. Prior immunity, young population, no elderly “warehousing” — lots of clues, no answers yet. https://t.co/hainlCpfJv

[Alice G Wells @AliceGWells]

As usual, the Taliban remain quiet about breaking ties with Al Qaeda, with whom they remain intermingled and married. As US leaves, it must be confident it has the means to respond to terrorist resurgence. https://t.co/X5YI3MZrD1

[Alice G Wells @AliceGWells]

India’s vaccine diplomacy is remarkable for not being limited to its near neighbors. Welcome to America’s backyard!

[Mia Amor Mottley @miaamormottley]

India's gift of 100,000 COVID-19 vaccines arrived Barbados earlier today. This was a very special moment for all Barbadians and I want to thank Prime Minister Modi for his quick, decisive, and magnanimous action in allowing us to be the beneficiary of these vaccines.

[Alice G Wells @AliceGWells]

China, India, and Russia are making their vaccines part of the global solution to Covid. They will receive — and will have earned — global credit, at a time when America remains inwardly focused. https://t.co/JAiAjeriNU

[Alice G Wells @AliceGWells]

The “Boy from Hanoi” is a savvy diplomat. US- Vietnam relations have certainly evolved! https://t.co/DYsYtHp1Kz

[Khang Vu @KhangXVu]

US ambassador to Vietnam Dan Kritenbrink just released this rap song to wish everyone in Vietnam a Happy Lunar New Year.🧧The full original video can be found on the Facebook of US Embassy in Hanoi.

[Alice G Wells @AliceGWells]

The ability of Daniel Pearl’s wife to separate her husband’s brutal murder from her connection to Pakistanis is extraordinary. https://t.co/XbFiIzCSAM

[Alice G Wells @AliceGWells]

Great to see ExxonMobil put $3 billion in low carbon initiatives, capitalizing on its global leadership in carbon capture storage, critical to meeting Paris commitments. https://t.co/oVIscNDTiC

[Alice G Wells @AliceGWells]

Americans of South Asian heritage feature prominently in U.S. politics and, importantly, in the appointments to key policy positions. https://t.co/y9ZUWTJ4Ef

[Alan Alda @alanalda]

How to save a life without doing surgery. Wear a nice snug mask.
(Photo by my favorite photographer, Arlene Alda)

[Alice G Wells @AliceGWells]

Important statement by FM Jaishankar that while both India and PRC are “committed to a multi-polar world, there should be a recognition that a multi-polar Asia is one of its essential constituents.” Lots to discuss with Biden Administration. #indopacific https://t.co/ZtVVOM6TGi

[Alice G Wells @AliceGWells]

The Pakistan court’s decision is devastating. Certainly, for the Pearl family, who have fought so long for justice. But, also for Pakistan, if this hardened terrorist and his network get to celebrate with impunity. https://t.co/Cd6ib13deg

[Alice G Wells @AliceGWells]

Fascinating analysis by former station chief in Pakistan on America’s need for a counterinsurgency strategy: law enforcement, accountability, and a willingness to listen. https://t.co/4Km0iSrEzK