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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
  • Business, or Human Dignity?

    Business, or Human Dignity?
    Oct 15 2026

    Is the pursuit of profit in Venezuela and Africa consistent with the democratic ideals that have marked US diplomacy? This is the question Ambs Pete Romero and Charlie Ray recently asked ASU students in the first fall semester meeting of the Diplomat Lounge. How do we, as diplomats, evaluate competing priorities? The real question is, who are we, as a democracy?
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    41 mins
  • The Shield of the Americas

    The Shield of the Americas
    Oct 8 2026

    What is this partnership, a return to diplomacy, of a sort? No more blowing up vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific? And who calls himself "the coolest dictator in the world"? Join our great friend Amb. Pete Romero, former Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, who calls it like he sees it.
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    37 mins
  • Fantasy Island: Haiti?

    Fantasy Island: Haiti?
    Oct 1 2026

    Hardly. Relative prosperity, overcome by political violence and economic desperation, followed by an earthquake, leaves the Haitian people with what? Amb. Ken Merten was there for much of Haiti's recent history. Listen while he tells us what Haiti was decades ago, and what challenges the Haitian people now face.
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    43 mins
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