Stephanie Williams is an accomplished American diplomat who has played a key role in international peacekeeping efforts, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. She served as the United Nations Special Adviser on Libya, where she was instrumental in brokering the 2020 ceasefire agreement, significantly contributing to the country’s path toward political stability.

Williams has held various significant positions, including Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. embassies in Jordan and Bahrain, and Deputy Special Representative for Political Affairs at the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). Her deep expertise in Middle Eastern affairs and her dedication to diplomacy have marked her as a prominent figure in international relations.

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A Diplomatic Life: Former UN envoy Staffan de Mistura, and Stephanie Williams talk to Nicola Sturgeon MSP, about their diplomatic experiences as they consider the future of the United Nations and its security council. Joined by questions from a Peebles High School student, as part of the Beyond Borders Youth Programme. (2024)