Beste The American Academy Of Diplomacy Podcasts (2024)

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[S2/E2] The Rules of Crisis Communication // Guest: Dr. Todd Felts, Associate Professor at the Reynolds School of Journalism, UNR 59:19

1y ago59:19

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DiploChatz welcomes you to our Second Season - Episode 2! Guest Co-Host: We are joined as a guest co-host on this second episode by Yulia Rajeh who is a Legal Case Assistant for NNIC's Refugee Resettlement Program. Episode 2 Description: We will begin every DiploChatz show with a warm welcome to you! We will take this opportunity to introduce you t…

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[S2/E1] The Human Spirit of NNIC // Guest: Ms. Jessica Ear, NNIC Board Member // Welcome to Season 2!!! 1:05:27

1y ago1:05:27

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DiploChatz welcomes you to our Second Season - Episode 1! Guest Co-Host: We are joined on this first episode by Brandon Denney who is one of NNIC's Medical Coordinators as our DiploChatz Co-Host. Welcome, Brandon!! Episode 1 Description: We will begin every DiploChatz show with a warm welcome to you! We will take this opportunity to introduce you t…

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Partnering with Open Eyes – The US-Turkey Security Relationship 44:02

1+ y ago44:02

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General Tod Wolters and Ambassador David Satterfield talk about the key elements of their successful partnership in managing the US-Turkey security relationship (2019-2022): having a clear strategy, relying on the strong US/NATO/Turkey mil to mil relationship and holding frank talks. Topics: Turkey’s strong commitment to NATO; US Turkish difference…

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Boots and Suits: US Dip-Mil Collaboration in Kosovo 48:22

1+ y ago48:22

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Admiral James Foggo and Ambassador Philip Kosnett talk about their collaboration to launch the book “Boots and Suits”, share their personal observations of US civil military relations in the field and explain how they led US diplomatic and military engagement in Kosovo in the midst of continued tensions with Serbia and Russian influence operations …

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US Colombia Partnership & the 2016 Peace Accord with Colombian General Alberto Mejia and Ambassador Kevin Whitaker 52:44

1+ y ago52:44

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General Mejia and Ambassador Whitaker discuss the arduous effort to negotiate a peace agreement between the Govt of Colombia and the FARC. Topics include: the campaign plan (Espada de Honor) in which the military got access to new key intelligence & used tactics/ equipment provided by the US through Plan Colombia, to drive the FARC to the table; th…

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The National Guard & US National Security - The Partnership Program between Mississippi and Uzbekistan 25:22

1+ y ago25:22

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Mississippi Adjutant General, General Janson Boyles, and former US Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Pamela Spratlen discuss the role of the US national guard overseas, focusing on the State Partnership Program between the Mississippi National Guard and Uzbekistan. They review the US-Uzbek security relationship over the years; their joint efforts to encour…

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Shifting US strategic interests in Africa – Pawn or Partner 43:31

1+ y ago43:31

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Admiral Franken and Ambassador Pasi talk about shifting US strategic interests in Africa, the key role of the US base in Djibouti, the challenge of regional terrorist groups (Al Shabaab, Boko Haram), the policy of “sound bites” of the Trump Administration, sitting on prayer rugs to inform the government of Chad of the Trump travel ban, the effects …

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US Security Priorities in Latin America 38:16

2y ago38:16

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Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Daniel Erikson and Ambassador Luis Arreaga review the transformation of the role of the military Latin America, attempts by some governments today to use them for political purpose, the value of US regional engagement in training/disaster response/climate change/cybersecurity and how the region views China.…

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The Power of Two: US Engagement with NATO 47:25

2y ago47:25

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General Curtis Scaparrotti and Ambassador Kay Bailey Hutchison talk about how they tag teamed to engage with NATO during the Trump Administration: pressuring NATO members to boost defense expenditures, expanding the US military presence in Europe, training the Ukrainian military, talking to Russia, traveling to Afghanistan with key partners and kee…

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Projecting US Power: US Transportation Command 43:03

2y ago43:03

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General Darren McDew, former Commander US TRANSCOM and Dr. Alan Misenheimer, former Political Advisor to TRANSCOM, explain how the command projects and sustains US military operations around the globe, drawing on its formidable assets and those of private industry. They describe how the Dept of Defense and the Dept of State negotiate transit access…

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The US, Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean 39:52

2y ago39:52

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Ambassador Kathleen Doherty and former Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Rachel Ellehuus talk about their work together on Cyprus - the effects of the division of the island on US engagement in the region and on NATO, the decision to lift the long standing US arms embargo, the dispute over energy resources between Cyprus and Turkey, Russ…

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The US, Poland and the Eastern Front 55:30

2y ago55:30

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General Hodges and Ambassador Jones discuss how Poland has become the center of gravity for the US and NATO on the Eastern Front. They review their joint work to preserve the security relationship despite major political transitions in both Poland and in the United States and to prepare for the Warsaw NATO Summit after Russia’s invasion of Crimea. …

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The US & The Civil War in Yemen with General Frank McKenzie and Ambassador Chris Henzel 39:55

2+ y ago39:55

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General McKenzie (former Commander USCENTCOM) and Ambassador Henzel (former US Ambassador to Yemen) talk about US counter terrorism and political objectives in Yemen, managing a US Embassy in exile, US security assistance to Saudi Arabia and human rights concerns, Iran’s major military advances in ballistic missiles, Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia …

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Brazil: “You Have a Friend” – Deepening the US Military and Diplomatic Relationship with Admiral Craig Faller and Ambassador Todd Chapman 49:35

2+ y ago49:35

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Former USSOUTHCOM Commander, Admiral Faller, and former US Ambassador to Brazil, Ambassador Chapman, talk about singing together and their long friendship, their intense efforts to deepen the US-Brazil security relationship with staffs stymied by the COVID pandemic, the long-term significance of the military-to-military relationship, and the Trump/…

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US Engagement in Somalia: A Comprehensive Approach with General Thomas Waldhauser and Ambassador Donald Yamamoto. 40:33

2+ y ago40:33

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Fighting Al-Shabaab, losing US soldiers, living in an Embassy bunker and managing the Trump Administration’s abrupt order to pull out US troops. National War College classmates, General Waldhauser (former Commander US AFRICOM) and Ambassador Yamamoto (US Ambassador to Somalia) describe how they partnered to 1) build a new Somali national army to fi…

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[S1/E10] Celebrating World Refugee Day / The huge impact that the Northern Nevada International Center has in each refugee family // Guest: Chloe Hoy-Bianchi, NNCs Office Manager 39:28

2+ y ago39:28

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DiploChatz welcomes you to our First Season - Episode 10! Episode 10 Description: On Episode 10 of DiploChatz, we are joined by Chloe Hoy-Bianchi, NNIC Office Manager and World Refugee Day Celebration coordinator! Chloe has worked with NNIC's refugee clients since the end of 2019, first as a community volunteer. She joined the NNIC team in November…

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Building the US-India Relationship During the Trump Administration 45:55

2+ y ago45:55

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Admiral Davidson & Ambassador Juster discuss their joint efforts to strengthen the US-India security relationship despite India’s military dependence on Russia, tense relations with Pakistan & China, and its policy of strategic autonomy.

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[S1/E9] Inspiring Young Future Global Leaders // International Baccalaureate Program (IB) // Guests: Zeynep Evenson + IB Program Participant, Nick Bruk 41:47

2+ y ago41:47

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DiploChatz welcomes you to our First Season - Episode 9! Episode 9 Description: DiploChatz Episode 9 is joined by Zeynep Evenson, Middle Years Program Coordinator from the Earl Wooster High School in Reno, Nevada, USA. During the first segment, Ms Evenson will chat with us about the International Baccalaureate Program (IB). During the second segmen…

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[S1/E8] Being Culturally Sensitive about Mental Health and Trauma // Guest: Dr. Cyndy Soto Lopez, DICE Center, University of Nevada, Reno 35:08

2+ y ago35:08

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DiploChatz welcomes you to our First Season - Episode 8! Episode 8 Description: DiploChatz Episode 8 is joined by Dr. Cyndy Soto Lopez from the DICE Center at the University of Nevada, Reno. In this episode, Dr. Soto Lopez talks about mental health and trauma and its impact on our daily life, especially in COVID-19 pandemic time. Dr. Cyndy Soto Lop…

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Afghanistan: Choosing to Lose & Moral Obligations 41:40

2+ y ago41:40

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In this special episode, former ISAF Commander British General David Richards and former US Ambassador Ronald Neumann critically review ever-shifting US and Western goals and objectives in Afghanistan, the weakness of the US-led DOHA peace agreement and the effects of the chaotic withdrawal. In their view, the US and its allies CHOSE to lose and ha…

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[S1/E7] 2021 in Review & 2022 in Preview /// Dr. Carina Black, NNIC's Executive Director /// The U.S.-Korea Young Climate Activists Exchange Program /// NNIC's International Development Specialist Kevin ... 29:12

2+ y ago29:12

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DiploChatz welcomes you to our First Season - Episode 7! Episode 7 Description: DiploChatz Episode 7 is joined by NNIC's Executive Director Dr. Carina Black. 2021 was another year of huge impact and accomplishments for NNIC! Listen to Dr. Black as she takes you back to 2021 and talks about some challenges and so many accomplishments that NNIC had. …

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The Republic of Korea: US Dip-Mil engagement during the Trump Administration with General Robert Abrams and Ambassador Harry Harris 50:29

2+ y ago50:29

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General Abrams and Ambassador Harris discuss their partnership, the treaty alliance with the ROK, the shift under the Trump Administration to a top down approach to foreign policy and to a transactional relationships with allies, US summitry efforts with North Korea, managing ROK initiatives, the storming of the Ambassador’s residence, the threat o…

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[S1/E6] The Benefits of Mindfulness / Mindfulness in its relation to global leadership and diplomacy // Guest: Dr. Yvonne Stedham, Mindfulness Instructor 46:15

3y ago46:15

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DiploChatz welcomes you to our First Season - Episode 6! Episode 6 Description: DiploChatz Episode 6 is joined by Dr. Yvonne Stedham who is a 2010 UNR Foundation Professor in the College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). Does the name sound familiar to you? Yes, you are right! Dr. Yvonne Stedham has been providing practical advic…

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[S1/E5] Impact of Exchange Programs /// Algerian Youth Leadership Program, Stacy Kinion /// A.C.C.E.P.T. Program - A collaboration between UNR's Davison Academy & NNIC 49:27

3y ago49:27

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DiploChatz welcomes you to our First Season - Episode 5! Episode 5 Description: DiploChatz Episode 5 is joined by the NNIC International Exchange Programs Manager Stacy Kinion who is running the Algerian Youth Leadership Program (AYLP). AYLP is a NNIC’s flagship international exchange program that celebrates 13th year anniversary in 2022. AYLP prov…

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Managing Adversity- Serving in Russia: A conversation with Ambassador Jon Huntsman and Admiral David Manero 51:08

3y ago51:08

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Former US Ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman and former US Defense Attaché Admiral David Manero describe the effects of the large expulsion of US diplomats from Russia during a period of heightened tensions, their ground game to advance US interests in a hostile environment, Russia’s toolbox and offensive tactics and US actions to counter them.…

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[S1/E4] REFUGEES WELCOME! An exclusive interview with the President & CEO of the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), Eskinder Negash /// Bembeleza's Journey to America + Poem: "Complexity ... 36:16

3y ago36:16

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DiploChatz welcomes you to our First Season - Episode 4! Episode 4 Description: We kick off Episode 4 of DiploChatz by having an exclusive interview with Mr. Eskinder Negash. Mr. Negash is President and CEO of the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), an organization founded in 1911 to protect the rights and address the needs of perso…

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[S1/E3] Citizen Diplomacy / The Art of Listening / Speak to Strangers // Guest: Dr. Sherry Mueller, Distinguished Practitioner in Residence at the School of International Service (SIS), American University ... 36:50

3y ago36:50

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DiploChatz welcomes you to our First Season - Episode 3! Episode 3 Description: We have the great pleasure of being joined on Episode 3 of DiploChatz by Dr. Sherry Lee Mueller, Distinguished Practitioner in Residence at the School of International Service (SIS), American University, Washington, D.C., teaches a graduate Practicum entitled Cultural D…

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The Front Lines in Syria with General Jasper Jeffers and Ambassador William Roebuck 40:51

3y ago40:51

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Ambassador Roebuck and General Jeffers discuss: how the US diplomatic team in northeastern Syria was embedded and partnered with US Special Forces; the pushback of ISIS working with the SDF; managing encounters with Russian troops; the major fallout of US acquiescence of Turkey’s 2019 invasion to drive the SDF forces away from the border; prospects…

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[S1/E2] Emergency Preparedness & The Language Bank // Guest: Kelly Echeverria, Washoe County Emergency Manager // Gateways For Growth, Immigrants Get the Job Done - Dr. Carina Black 31:18

3y ago31:18

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We welcome you to the very first season of DiploChatz! Episode 2: On this second episode we have the pleasure of being joined by Kelly Echeverria, Washoe County Emergency Manager. Since September is Emergency Preparedness Month in the USA, we felt it was important to invite Kelly to DiploChatz. Back in 2016 the Northern Nevada International Center …

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US National Security Interests in West Africa: Opportunities and Dangers with Ambassador Robin Sanders and General Kip Ward 58:13

3y ago58:13

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Ambassador Sanders (former US Ambassador to Nigeria & Congo) and General Ward (former Commander US AFRICOM) discuss US interests in the region including the opportunities (huge markets, a youth bulge, many UN Votes) and the dangers (political instability, sharply rising violence from criminal networks and extremists groups including Boko Haram). Th…

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Vietnam & The US: Legacy and Partnership with Admiral Scott Swift and Ambassador Ted Osius 49:03

3y ago49:03

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Admiral Swift (former PACOM) and Ambassador Osius discuss; 1) how legacy issues (cleaning up after Agent Orange, finding POW/MIA) have slowly laid the basis of trust; 2) how key visits and US gestures have led to breakthroughs; 3) the role of US veterans and of Vietnamese refugees in building ties; 4) managing sensitive issues (human rights and the…

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[S1/E1] The Important and Impactful work of the Northern Nevada International Center (NNIC) // Guest: Dr. Carina Black, Executive Director of NNIC 30:16

3y ago30:16

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Welcome to the very first season of DiploChatz! Episode 1: On this first episode we have the pleasure of being joined by Dr. Carina Black - Executive Director of the Northern Nevada International Center (NNIC) Have you ever wondered how NNIC got started? Carina chatz about the history of NNIC and chatz about the various programs that NNIC has. She …

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Myanmar and the Persecution of the Rohingya with General Anthony Crutchfield and the Honorable Anne Richard 51:35

3+ y ago51:35

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General Crutchfield and Anne Richard talk about US diplomatic and military engagement with Myanmar/Burma, the persecution and statelessness of the Rohingya, the closed Burmese military mindset, the available US tools to influence behavior, and the shifts in US refugee policy.

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Iraq & the US Dip-Mil Partnership: Transitioning to Counterinsurgency and Bushels of Iranian Pistachios with General George Casey and Ambassador John Negroponte 41:04

3+ y ago41:04

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General Casey and Ambassador Negroponte talk about their partnership in Iraq after the end of the US occupation: correcting mistakes made by the CPA, adjusting to the reality that the country was not ready for reconstruction, rebuilding the army and police, transitioning to counterinsurgency operations, sharing bushels of pistachios and learning fr…

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South Korea & US Asia-Pacific Interests with General Vince Brooks and Ambassador Mark Lippert Part II 33:06

3+ y ago33:06

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General Brooks and Ambassador Lippert talk about US efforts to build a strong relationship between Japan and South Korea amidst historical sensitivities (including the issue of “comfort women”), Korea’s actual contributions to burden sharing, the effects of the suspension of military exercises after the Trump/Kim Summit, and the importance of peopl…

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South Korea & US Asia-Pacific Interests with General Vince Brooks and Ambassador Mark Lippert Part I 27:48

3+ y ago27:48

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General Brooks (former Commander US forces Korea) and Ambassador Lippert (former US Ambassador to South Korea) talk about US military and diplomatic engagement with South Korea in the context of US interests in the Asia Pacific Region. They cover the significance of North Korean nuclear/missile tests in 2016, the THAAD deployment and Chinese disinf…

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The US & Azerbaijan: The Role of Geography with Colonel Keith Felter and Ambassador Robert Cekuta 37:16

3+ y ago37:16

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Colonel Felter and Ambassador Cekuta discuss the key location of Azerbaijan, the tough negotiations for US overflight rights for the Northern Distribution Network to Afghanistan, the roles of Iran and Russia, Israel and the local Jewish community, the Nagorno-Karabakh dispute, the partnership with the Oklahoma National Guard and more……

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The US and Libya’s Civil War with General Thomas Waldhauser and Ambassador Peter Bodde 37:29

3+ y ago37:29

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Former Commander of USAFRICOM Waldhauser and former US Ambassador to Libya discuss their partnership in managing relations with the Government of National Accord, US strikes on ISIS, negotiating with opposition strongman General Haftar, the growing footprint of Russia, the role of Turkey, the inflow of arms and proxy forces and current challenges t…

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Power and Presence: The US & the Arctic with Admiral James Foggo and Ambassador (and SECNAV) Kenneth Braithwaite 43:17

3+ y ago43:17

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Former Secretary of the Navy & former Ambassador to Norway Ken Braithwaite and former Commander, US Naval Forces Europe and Africa, Jamie Foggo discuss US power and presence in the Arctic in the era of great power competition and the close US relationship with Norway.

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The US & Israel: From the Road Map to Today with General Paul Selva and Ambassador Luis Moreno 51:45

3+ y ago51:45

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General Selva and Ambassador Moreno talk about their roles as the Monitors of the Road Map to Peace under President Bush, the subsequent policies of the Obama and Trump Administrations, engaging Israel on Iran, the implications of not pursuing a two state solution, and the “bang for the buck “ of US foreign assistance to Israel.…

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US National Security's Sputnik Moment with Admiral William McRaven and Congressman Seth Moulton: How Diplomacy, Education, and Congress Can Meet the Challenge 36:10

4y ago36:10

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Former SOCOM Commander Admiral McRaven and Congressman and Iraq Veteran Moulton give their perspective on the national security roles of US diplomacy, Congress, and the US educational system, stressing the critical need for new skills and tools

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North Macedonia: The Long Slog to NATO & the Role of the Vermont National Guard 37:34

4y ago37:34

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Ambassador Jess Baily and Major Gene Enriquez describe their work to finalize North Macedonia’s 30 year process to enter NATO and the key role of the National Guard and DOD advisors, training, and programs.

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USAID & War Zones: Iraq and Afghanistan with Senior Mission Directors Bambi Arellano and Ken Yamashita. 43:09

4y ago43:09

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Bambi and Ken describe the difficulties and results of USAID development programs in Iraq and Afghanistan, including the effect of US military surges and drawdowns, the dangers of going into the field and the pressure of constant audits.

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Development as a Tool of National Security Part II: USAID in Afghanistan– Achievements, Lessons Learned and Using the Right Resources in Future Challenges 21:44

4y ago21:44

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USAID veterans Alonzo Fulgham and James Bever talk about protecting their people, near misses, accomplishments and what the US will need in future challenges.

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Development as a Tool of National Security Part I: The Case of Afghanistan with USAID Senior Leaders Alonzo Fulgham and James Bever 27:09

4y ago27:09

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Former Acting USAID Administrator Alonzo Fulgham and former Senior USAID Mission Director James Bever give a behind the scenes account of how tough it was to work in Afghanistan and how they worked with the US military in the field.

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The US, Kyrgyzstan & Central Asia: General Blaine Holt and Ambassador Tatiana Gfoeller Explain How They Worked to Keep the Key US Base at Manas Despite Riots and Political Upheaval & Outline US Interests ... 45:38

4y ago45:38

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General Holt and Ambassador Gfoeller describe their efforts to keep the Manas base as an airbridge for the US effort in Afghanistan during a local coup, violent ethnic cleansing & managing competing Russian and Chinese interests. They underline the importance of US influence in this volatile region including stemming Islamic extremism.…

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US Security Interests in Latin American & the Caribbean Part II: Admiral Tidd and Ambassador Ayalde Discuss Venezuela, Cuba, Central America, Iran, Russia and China 26:54

4+ y ago26:54

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Admiral Tidd and Ambassador Ayalde talk about Venezuelan migrants, sending out the SS Comfort, disaster relief to the Caribbean, the opening to Cuba, Central America and the activities of Iran, China, and Russia in the region.

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US Security Interests in Latin America & the Caribbean Part I: Admiral Kurt Tidd and Ambassador Liliana Ayalde Discuss Their Partnership at US SOUTHCOM and Working With Colombia, Brazil and Ecuador 31:15

4+ y ago31:15

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Admiral Tidd and Ambassador Ayalde discuss playing the US military and diplomatic tracks in the region, shifting the focus from drugs to global criminal networks, partnering with Colombia, the challenge of Brazil, and re-engaging with Ecuador.

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US interests in the Middle East Part II: Yemen, Messaging, and the US competitive advantage with General Joseph Votel and Ambassador Barbara Leaf 18:18

4+ y ago18:18

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General Votel and Ambassador Leaf talk about US involvement in the war in Yemen and coordination with the UAE, effective US messaging in the Gulf, countering Iranian influence in Iraq, and maintaining the US competitive advantage in the region.

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US Interests in the Middle East Part I: Iran, the GCC, & Syria with General Joseph Votel and Ambassador Barbara Leaf 23:53

4+ y ago23:53

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General Votel and Ambassador Leaf discuss the diplomatic and military tools used by the US to counter Iranian activities, the Gulf Cooperative Council, and the campaign in Syria.

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