It was on his social network, Truth Social, that Donald Trump formalized, this Saturday, March 8, the appointment of Duke Buchan III to the post of United States ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco. “I am pleased to announce that Duke Buchan III will be the United States Ambassador to Morocco. He will play a vital role as we work to strengthen peace, freedom and prosperity for our two countries. Congratulations to Duke and his wonderful family! “, he declared in a message full of enthusiasm. Born July 3, 1963, Duke Buchan III is an American businessman and diplomat whose career illustrates a perfect mastery of economic and international issues. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH), he obtained a bachelor’s degree in economics and Spanish language in 1985. His appetite for business then led him to the prestigious Harvard Business School, where he earned an MBA in 1991. His openness to the world was shaped during his university years. In 1983-1984, he participated in an exchange program at the University of Seville, in Spain, and also took courses at the University of Valencia in 1980. This anchoring in Spanish-speaking culture would be valuable to him throughout his career. With a strong passion for financial markets, he founded Hunter Global Investors, a company specializing in asset management and international investments. His expertise in this area quickly propelled him into influential circles in the financial world. Duke Buchan III is no novice when it comes to diplomacy. Under the Trump administration, in 2017 he was appointed United States ambassador to Spain and Andorra, a position he held until 2021. This European experience gives him a solid knowledge of diplomatic workings and international dynamics, major assets for his new mission in Rabat. His appointment comes in a context where cooperation between the United States and Morocco continues to strengthen. Washington’s strategic partner in North Africa, Morocco plays a key role in regional stability, particularly in the fight against terrorism and security cooperation. Relations between the two countries have taken on a new dimension in recent years, notably with the recognition by the Trump administration of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara. On the economic front, American investments in Morocco are also experiencing growing momentum, favored by a bilateral framework conducive to trade. With this appointment, Duke Buchan III will have the delicate task of continuing this dynamic and consolidating a strategic partnership with multiple challenges.
