Amb. Harry Thomas: Straight Talk on Crisis Management, Career Progression, and the Joys and Challenges of Diplomatic Service
Amb. Harry Thomas: Straight Talk on Crisis Management, Career Progression, and the Joys and Challenges of Diplomatic Service
As Director General of the Foreign Service and ambassador to three countries in three different bureaus (Philippines, Ba... Read more
10 Aug 2022
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45mins
Amb. Liliana Ayalde reflects on mentorship, interagency collaboration, and how to improve the U.S. position in the Western Hemisphere
Amb. Liliana Ayalde reflects on mentorship, interagency collaboration, and how to improve the U.S. position in the Western Hemisphere
Liliana Ayalde reflects on a long and accomplished career in assistance, public health, and diplomacy. Beginning with he... Read more
22 Jun 2022
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39mins
Three filmmakers talk about three outstanding African-American ambassadors – Edward Dudley, Terence Todman, and Carl Rowan
Three filmmakers talk about three outstanding African-American ambassadors – Edward Dudley, Terence Todman, and Carl Rowan
Leola Calzolai-Stewart, Rachell Shapiro, Kiley Kraskouskas talk about the careers of three outstanding African-American ... Read more
25 May 2022
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39mins
Amb. Ryan Crocker looks to the future, analyzes U.S. experience in conflict zones, and shares his thoughts on diversity, mental health, and work-life balance
Amb. Ryan Crocker looks to the future, analyzes U.S. experience in conflict zones, and shares his thoughts on diversity, mental health, and work-life balance
Six-time U.S. Amb. Ryan Crocker (Career Ambassador and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient) looks back on his experi... Read more
18 May 2022
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50mins
Amb. Deb Malac on Leading, Constantly Improving, Serving in Africa, Fighting for Rights, and Tackling Public Health Crises
Amb. Deb Malac on Leading, Constantly Improving, Serving in Africa, Fighting for Rights, and Tackling Public Health Crises
She has fought Ebola in Liberia, sexism in the State Department, and the closing of political space in Uganda. U.S. Amb... Read more
29 Mar 2022
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40mins
CG Lawrence Randolph Talks About Showing Up as a Diplomat – Authentically Engaged and Open
CG Lawrence Randolph Talks About Showing Up as a Diplomat – Authentically Engaged and Open
U.S. Consul General to Casablanca Lawrence Randolph talks about being a sincerely interested diplomat and using diversit... Read more
25 Feb 2022
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44mins
Amb. Herro Mustafa talks about resilience, rejecting limitations, and adapting as a diplomat – part of her journey from Kurdish-Iraqi refugee to a young, female U.S. ambassador.
Amb. Herro Mustafa talks about resilience, rejecting limitations, and adapting as a diplomat – part of her journey from Kurdish-Iraqi refugee to a young, female U.S. ambassador.
Amb. Herro Mustafa explains her love of diplomacy, underscores the need for emotional intelligence and adaptability, and... Read more
17 Feb 2022
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46mins
Amb. Ron Neumann on Afghanistan, Diplomacy, and the Big Picture
Amb. Ron Neumann on Afghanistan, Diplomacy, and the Big Picture
Amb. Ron Neumann, President of the American Academy of Diplomacy and a three-time former ambassador, discusses everythin... Read more
26 Jan 2022
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29mins
Amb. Ted Osius discusses his love of Southeast Asia, experiences as U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam, leadership, moral courage, and the nexus with diplomacy and private sector
Amb. Ted Osius discusses his love of Southeast Asia, experiences as U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam, leadership, moral courage, and the nexus with diplomacy and private sector
Amb. Ted Osius discusses his love of Southeast Asia, experiences as U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam, moral courage, and publi... Read more
3 Dec 2021
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43mins
Amb. Bill Taylor discusses Ukraine, impeachment, Afghanistan and Foreign Assistance
Amb. Bill Taylor discusses Ukraine, impeachment, Afghanistan and Foreign Assistance
Amb. Bill Taylor -- our first political appointee as a guest -- discusses Ukraine, impeachment, "irregular channels," pu... Read more
15 Sep 2021
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38mins