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The Un-Diplomatic Podcast

Global power politics, for the people. Hosted by Van Jackson.

Ranked #1

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Liberalism's Soft Underbelly, Kasparov on Bothsidesism, China Red Scare Incoherence, and Taiwan at Risk | Ep. 29

Liberalism's Soft Underbelly, Kasparov on Bothsidesism, China Red Scare Incoherence, and Taiwan at Risk | Ep. 29

Does 'bothsidesism' threaten democracy?  Gary Kasparov thinks so and so does Van.  Fareed Zakaria and the Washington est... Read more

9 Jan 2020

47mins

Ranked #2

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Assassinations and Conflict Spirals: Does the Pentagon Suck at Deterrence or is Trump Wagging the Dog? | Raw Uncut Ep. 28

Assassinations and Conflict Spirals: Does the Pentagon Suck at Deterrence or is Trump Wagging the Dog? | Raw Uncut Ep. 28

Why did the Trump administration just assassinate an Iranian senior military leader?  What will it lead to?  Lots of que... Read more

3 Jan 2020

10mins

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Bloomberg Foreign Policy, Nuclear No First Use, Neoliberals as the New Neocons, French Realpolitik, and Trump Won't Save Taiwan | Ep. 24

Bloomberg Foreign Policy, Nuclear No First Use, Neoliberals as the New Neocons, French Realpolitik, and Trump Won't Save Taiwan | Ep. 24

What would a Mayor Bloomberg foreign policy look like (some concerning clues in his past)?  The wisdom of French realpol... Read more

9 Dec 2019

46mins

Ranked #4

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Writing National Security Fiction: Interview with Dr. Kathleen McInnis | Hustle Ep. 11

Writing National Security Fiction: Interview with Dr. Kathleen McInnis | Hustle Ep. 11

Our "Hustle" episodes are interviews with foreign policy and national security experts doing interesting things we can a... Read more

17 Oct 2019

49mins

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Recorded Live: North Korea Policy and the Arms Control Taboo | Ep. 22

Recorded Live: North Korea Policy and the Arms Control Taboo | Ep. 22

This special episode was recorded live from Seoul, South Korea in late November.  Dr. Van Jackson gave a talk at the Eas... Read more

25 Nov 2019

1hr 2mins

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Progressive versus Libertarian Foreign Policy: Irreconcilable, or Allies of Convenience? | Ep. 5

Progressive versus Libertarian Foreign Policy: Irreconcilable, or Allies of Convenience? | Ep. 5

In this episode, Van digs into the varieties of progressive foreign policy thought, and confesses to evolutions about hi... Read more

2 Oct 2019

47mins

Ranked #7

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Forever Wars vs. the Climate Crisis. The Parallel Diplomacy Problem. Vanishing Credibility in Asia. Giuliani's Self-Incrimination | Ep. 15

Forever Wars vs. the Climate Crisis. The Parallel Diplomacy Problem. Vanishing Credibility in Asia. Giuliani's Self-Incrimination | Ep. 15

If you think fighting climate change is expensive, maybe you haven't seen the bill for endless war. Why Trump's parallel... Read more

29 Oct 2019

39mins

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No Green Lanterns! Cartoon Imperialism, Jack Dorsey v. Zuckerberg, Climate Change Assassinations, Obama's Anti-Wokeness | Ep. 17

No Green Lanterns! Cartoon Imperialism, Jack Dorsey v. Zuckerberg, Climate Change Assassinations, Obama's Anti-Wokeness | Ep. 17

In this episode, we get on a soapbox about "greenlanternism." Van and Pete debate what to make of Twitter's Jack Dorsey ... Read more

4 Nov 2019

48mins

Ranked #9

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Bernie the Strategist, Pompeo Still Doesn't Get China, Japan's Price for Losing Taiwan, Hustle v. Marxism | Ep. 38

Bernie the Strategist, Pompeo Still Doesn't Get China, Japan's Price for Losing Taiwan, Hustle v. Marxism | Ep. 38

Why pundits don't understand the political savvy of Bernie Sanders.  Does losing Taiwan mean losing Japan?  Yes and no. ... Read more

4 Mar 2020

41mins

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American Civil War 2, Electric Boogaloo? The Unreality of a President Threatening His Country | Raw Uncut Ep. 4

American Civil War 2, Electric Boogaloo? The Unreality of a President Threatening His Country | Raw Uncut Ep. 4

Weighing all the things that affect the likelihood of the once unthinkable: a second American civil war.  It's a joke, i... Read more

30 Sep 2019

8mins

Ranked #11

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Engage the Enemy: Interview with Suzanne DiMaggio, Presidential Campaign Adviser, Think Tank Co-Founder | Hustle Ep. 19

Engage the Enemy: Interview with Suzanne DiMaggio, Presidential Campaign Adviser, Think Tank Co-Founder | Hustle Ep. 19

In the latest episode of our "Hustle" series, Van Jackson sits down with Suzanne DiMaggio to discover how she does it al... Read more

7 Nov 2019

37mins

Ranked #12

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Bad China Punditry in 3 Easy Steps: A How-To Guide | Raw Uncut Ep. 16

Bad China Punditry in 3 Easy Steps: A How-To Guide | Raw Uncut Ep. 16

In this Raw Uncut episode, Van Jackson breaks down what it takes to render a bad take on China. Using a recent hot take ... Read more

30 Oct 2019

6mins

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Korean Peace: How to Deal with Trump's Diversionary North Korea Policy | Raw Uncut Ep. 3

Korean Peace: How to Deal with Trump's Diversionary North Korea Policy | Raw Uncut Ep. 3

What would happen if Trump decides to end the Korean War? Why might he do it? And, if you're a peace-loving anti-Trumper... Read more

30 Sep 2019

8mins

Ranked #14

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Nukes You Can Use? Warren Ending Endless War, Korea's Elusive Peace, Israel's Fake Peace, and Chinese Imperialism | Ep. 34

Nukes You Can Use? Warren Ending Endless War, Korea's Elusive Peace, Israel's Fake Peace, and Chinese Imperialism | Ep. 34

What's the point of low-yield nuclear weapons?  To use them, of course. Elizabeth Warren's plan to end endless war.  How... Read more

5 Feb 2020

52mins

Ranked #15

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China Can't Take a Joke, Kurds Betrayed, Strategic South Park, and John Cusack | Ep. 8

China Can't Take a Joke, Kurds Betrayed, Strategic South Park, and John Cusack | Ep. 8

In this episode, Van and the crew discuss the world, from China to pop culture to endless war in the Middle East. What d... Read more

13 Oct 2019

34mins

Ranked #16

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Godfather of Progressive Foreign Policy Part II: Interview w/ Dr. Dan Nexon | Hustle Ep. 33

Godfather of Progressive Foreign Policy Part II: Interview w/ Dr. Dan Nexon | Hustle Ep. 33

This is the second of two episodes interviewing Dr. Dan Nexon, a former adviser to Bernie Sanders's 2016 presidential ca... Read more

3 Feb 2020

45mins

Ranked #17

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Is US Global Credibility in Free Fall? Yes, But My Explanation May Surprise You | Raw Uncut Ep. 12

Is US Global Credibility in Free Fall? Yes, But My Explanation May Surprise You | Raw Uncut Ep. 12

Senator Chris Murphy says Trump has caused the rapid decline of US credibility. So does everyone, and they're not wrong.... Read more

20 Oct 2019

11mins

Ranked #18

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Does Taiwan Need US Nukes? War State v. Welfare State? Why Hawks Don't Get the Vietnam War, Still. Is Biden Killing the Democratic Party or Saving It? | Ep. 39

Does Taiwan Need US Nukes? War State v. Welfare State? Why Hawks Don't Get the Vietnam War, Still. Is Biden Killing the Democratic Party or Saving It? | Ep. 39

The dangers of low-yield nukes in Taiwan.  Why great power competition requires democracy and equality at home.  Thinkin... Read more

11 Mar 2020

37mins

Ranked #19

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Corruption, Eminem Playing Eminem, or Conspiracy Theory? How to Understand US Foreign Policy Now | Ep. 7

Corruption, Eminem Playing Eminem, or Conspiracy Theory? How to Understand US Foreign Policy Now | Ep. 7

In this episode, Van explores Trump inadvertently brainwashing himself into believing conspiracy theories simply by repe... Read more

7 Oct 2019

38mins

Ranked #20

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Bernie Bureaucracy? Fake Arms Control, Australian Nukes, Ilhan Omar's Peace Plan, Paying Interns, Kim Jong Un Embarrassed by Trump | Ep. 36

Bernie Bureaucracy? Fake Arms Control, Australian Nukes, Ilhan Omar's Peace Plan, Paying Interns, Kim Jong Un Embarrassed by Trump | Ep. 36

Would Bernie Sanders bomb North Korea? Probably not but the New York Times thinks so. Ilhan Omar's plan to save America ... Read more

19 Feb 2020

1hr 1min

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