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American Diplomat

American Diplomat

Written by: Ambassador (Retired) Dan Rosenblum and Writer/Producer Laura Bennett
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American Diplomat goes behind the scenes to hear real stories from diplomats who lived newsworthy events overseas. Experience the Cuban revolution, Central American insurgencies, the end of apartheid and more through the eyes of those who were there. A project of Arizona State University.American Diplomat 2024 Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Madam Ambassador Busts a Move

    Madam Ambassador Busts a Move
    Sep 24 2026

    What do the number 8 dictator, a democratic leader with wartime past, and an African civil war all have in common? Amb. Tracey Jacobson. By what methods, both time-tested and totally on-the-fly, did she succeed in tricky moments? Tune in and find out.
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    41 mins
  • Democracy, Economy, Revolution?

    Democracy, Economy, Revolution?
    Sep 17 2026

    Kyrgyzstan: A charred White House (they have one, too), riots and pogroms, plus a problematic human rights award. Why doesn't the need for diplomacy ever stop? Our very own Amb. Dan Rosenblum saw it all while overseeing aid in Central Asia and shares the experience through his eyes, his heart and his professional lens.
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    1 hr
  • Energy is Life (and Death?)

    Energy is Life (and Death?)
    Sep 10 2026

    Multiple choice: Energy is (1) how we heat our homes, (2) a tool of malign influence, (3) an instrument of statecraft? And what about all those increasingly necessary critical minerals? Amb. Geoffrey Pyatt, top energy diplomat, helps us understand that diplomacy matters more than ever and that all diplomacy is based on human trust. And the glass is half full. Listen and understand why.
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    52 mins
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