Podcasts about deputy ambassador

Jeremy Weinstein became the newest dean in the 88-year history of the Harvard Kennedy School this past June, arriving from Stanford University, where he was an award-winning scholar and the founding faculty director of the Stanford Impact Labs. The pursuit of deep scholarly curiosity and roll-up-your-sleeves impact has been a theme in his life and career, as well as an approach he intends to accelerate schoolwide at HKS under his leadership. Growing up, Weinstein experienced a family run-in with government policy gone horribly wrong—one that could have inspired a deep cynicism about the role of government in people's lives. He found inspiration instead and embarked on a career that has encompassed field research on the ground in post-conflict countries including Uganda, Mozambique, and Peru; wide-ranging scholarship in areas including political violence, the political economy of development, migration, and technology's proper role in society; government service at the National Security Council and as Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations during the Obama administration. He has also been an academic leader who has led major initiatives including the Stanford Impact Labs and the Immigration Policy Lab. His new job marks a return to HKS, where he earned both his master's and PhD in political economy and government. He joins PolicyCast host Ralph Ranalli to talk about his life experiences, how they shaped him as a scholar and leader, and what he believes the role of the Kennedy School should be in challenging times for academia, the United States, and the world.Policy Recommendations:Jeremy Weinstein's recommendations for restoring trust in public institutions, expertise, and scholarship:Reclaim the civic purpose of higher education and prioritize its role in serving democratic institutions and solving societal problems.Reconnect to the real-world problems people are experiencing and ensure that the questions being asked and answered by scholars and researchers are ones that can help public institutions make progress.Leverage expertise and use science and innovation to tackle pressing challenges including economic insecurity, housing insecurity, food access, access to health care, and geographic disparities in economic development.Realign incentives and allocate resources to position higher education institutions as active problem-solving partners, particularly at the state and local level where governors, mayors, and county leaders design policies that directly impact people's daily lives.Demonstrate the value of science, expertise, and policy innovation by producing results people can see and benefit from, and emphasize their value in ensuring that government dollars at all levels are spent efficiently.Episode Notes:Jeremy Weinstein is Dean and Don K. Price Professor of Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School. He is an award-winning researcher and teacher with expertise on civil wars and political violence; ethnic politics; the political economy of development; democracy and accountability; and migration. Before coming to Harvard, he was the Kleinheinz Professor of International Studies at Stanford University, where he led major initiatives, including Stanford Impact Labs and the Immigration Policy Lab, which catalyzed partnerships between researchers and practitioners with the goal of generating innovative policies, programs, and interventions to meaningfully address important social problems.Weinstein has also held senior roles in the U.S. government at the White House and State Department, most recently as Deputy to the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations during President Obama's second term. As Deputy, Weinstein was a standing member of the National Security Council Deputies' Committee—the subcabinet policy committee with primary responsibility for advising the National Security Council, the Cabinet, and the President on foreign policy issues. Before becoming Deputy, he served as Chief of Staff at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations. During President Obama's first term, he served as Director for Development and Democracy on the National Security Council staff at the White House. Weinstein is the author of “Inside Rebellion: The Politics of Insurgent Violence,” co-author of “Coethnicity: Diversity and the Dilemmas of Collective Action,” and co-editor of “Crime, Insecurity, and Community Policing.” For his research, Weinstein received the International Studies Association's Karl Deutsch Award, given annually to the scholar under 40 who has made the most significant contribution to the study of international relations. In recent years, he has also written on issues at the intersection of technology and democracy, including in a co-authored book “System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot.”He earned a BA from Swarthmore College and an MA and PhD in political economy and government from Harvard University.Ralph Ranalli of the HKS Office of Communications and Public Affairs is the host and producer of HKS PolicyCast. A former journalist, public television producer, and entrepreneur, he holds a BA in Political Science from UCLA and an MS in Journalism from Columbia University.Scheduling and logistical support for PolicyCast is provided by Lilian Wainaina. Design and graphics support is provided by Laura King and the OCPA Design Team. Social media promotion and support is provided by Natalie Montaner and the OCPA Digital Team. Editorial support is provided by Nora Delaney, Robert O'Neill, and the OCPA Editorial Team.

Amanda & Michael team up again, this time to discuss Israeli diplomacy and engagement in Latin America with former Israeli diplomat Mike Driquez, who served as Deputy Ambassador to Costa Rica and later Deputy Consul General to several US states including Florida and Puerto Rico. They cover a range of topics in this discussion including: - Historical connections in the region - Technology diplomacy in sectors such as agriculture, cybersecurity, and water resource management - Cultural diplomacy and public perception - Possibility of outreach to Latin American communities with Palestinian, Lebanese, and other Middle Eastern heritage - Diversity of representation in Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to include diplomats of Arab, Druze, and Jewish heritage - Differences in managing diplomatic relations in the US vs Latin America and navigating the uniqueness of Puerto Rico as a US territory Support this podcast: https://linktr.ee/ocelotlgroup Follow & support Great Work with Amanda Peterson: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greatworkpodcast Connect with ambassador Mike Driquez: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedriquez⁠ Follow Amanda Peterson on X: https://x.com/amandatalks__ Connect with Michael Scadden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mscadden/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latampodcast/support

On September 19th, 2024, The MirYam Institute hosted a robust dialogue between former Member of Knesset and former Deputy Ambassador to Egypt, Ruth Wasserman-Lande and yours truly. The evening featured vigorous areas of agreement and disagreement centered around two specific questions:1) Could Israel win the war against Hamas - and if so, how?2) Does the alarming rise in anti-Semitism mean the golden era of American Jewry is over?Audience Q&A followed the conversation. Please remember to leave a review of the show and be sure to subscribe to the podcast. Enjoy!Support the showThe MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.Subscribe to our podcast: https://podfollow.com/1493910771Follow The MirYam Institute X: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony X: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPGFollow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

The Scottish government has announced it will not hold any more meetings with Israeli ambassadors until progress is made in ceasefire talks. The SNP has faced criticism after External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson met Israel's Deputy Ambassador to the UK. Angus joins Calum and Andy to explain his stance on the conflict, and also what more Scotland needs to do to improve its international standing. Plus, The Spectator's Lucy Dunn and Catriona Stewart unpick the state of the Scottish Conservatives leadership race and what's to come at SNP conference. This episode is sponsored by Port of Aberdeen. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this fascinating interview, Patrick D. Joyce recounts his unique experience growing up as the son of a U.S. diplomat during the Cold War. Living in the diplomatic community of the Soviet Union, Nicaragua, and Cuba, Patrick shares vivid memories of his father's career as a Soviet and linguistic expert, who rose to become Deputy Ambassador at both the Moscow and Havana US embassies. The discussion touches on the juxtaposition of ordinary family life in various U.S. embassies around the world alongside the extraordinary circumstances of espionage and international relations, highlighting the complexities and contradictions of living in hostile countries during tense political times. The narrative weaves through personal anecdotes, school experiences, interactions with local populations, and the evolving geopolitical landscape, providing a deeply personal lens on historical events. Episode extras here https://coldwarconversations.com/episode347/ The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You'll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you'll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, We also welcome one-off donations via the same link. Patrick D. Joyce is the author of two Cold War thrillers for young adults: Back in the USSR and Strawberry Fields. Learn more about Patrick and his books at https://patrickdjoyce.com.  Obituary in The Foreign Service Journal for Patrick's father, John M. “Mike” Joyce:  https://afsa.org/sites/default/files/flipping_book/070823/90/  “The Old Russian Legacy,” by John M. Joyce, in Foreign Policy (1984):  https://www.jstor.org/stable/1148385  “La guerra de la CIA contra Cuba,” the 1987 Cuban TV exposé that aired the night before Patrick's family departed Havana:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqdlRcs06-Y The Washington Post on the Cuban TV exposé:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1987/07/25/spy-charges-strain-us-cuban-ties/d1a4ecc6-a7f6-4765-9a74-16a2d925b2eb/ James Olson on Foreign Policy's I Spy podcast, with a recently revealed backstory to the Cuban TV exposé:  https://foreignpolicy.com/podcasts/ispy/?episode=the-counterspy Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/ Support the project! https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/ Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations Love history? Join Intohistory https://intohistory.com/coldwarpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Weekly Sceptic episode 88 This week:  -Nick and Toby  talk about Ofcom's attack on GB News, why it's unfair and what's behind it -We're all gutted about the death of the President of Iran, obviously, but why did Britain's Deputy Ambassador to the UN stand to observe a minute's silence for he “Butcher of Tehran”? -Everyone thought Geert Wilders wouldn't be able to form a government, but he's built an unbelievably sensible coalition with a robust, Right-wing programme -And a brief canter through the stories we would have covered last week if Nick hadn't been ill, courtesy of Toby -Plus everyone's favourite section, Peak Woke, and premium content on www.basedmedia.org, which this week includes:  -Donald Trump threatening to stand for a third term -The growing support for Trump among African-Americans and Hispanics -And Trump's threat to send ‘kill teams' to take out the leaders of the Mexican drug cartels -And in the Based Department, Toby nominates JK Rowling, Esther McVey and the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature for refusing to rename the ‘Hitler Beatle' Go to www.basedmedia.org to sign up as a premium subscriber for as little as £5 a month!   This week's sponsors: Thor Holt  To connect with Thor Holt go to GrowthPresenter.com or linkedin.com/in/thorholt To advertise to our large and loyal audience, drop Toby a line on theweeklysceptic@gmail.com       You can listen to or watch the podcast at: www.basedmedia.org     Donate to the Daily Sceptic www.dailysceptic.org/donate/     Join the Free Speech Union www.freespeechunion.org/join/     Listen to Nick's podcast – The Current Thing –  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-current-thing/id1671573905     Subscribe to Nick's Substack www.nickdixon.net   Help Nick keep both of his podcasts going by buying him a coffee  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickdixon     Produced by Lambeth Walk Productions.   Filmed at the Westminster Podcast Studio.      Music by Tinderella www.tinderella.info

In the second episode of Remembering Together, Deputy Ambassador to the Netherlands Keith Allan visits Amsterdam to learn more about the history and impact of the holocaust in the Dutch capital. As well as the ways people and the community remember this dark chapter in history. In this episode, Keith Allan speaks to Esther Shaya, author of two books documenting individual stories of resistance, one of which tells the story of Jewish educator Henriëtte Pimentel. She was a key figure that saved hundreds of children during the Nazi occupation. Keith also speaks to the Head of Coordination and Production of Stolpersteine Benelux, Alexander Stukenberg, about the history and importance of Stolpersteine as an act of remembrance.Find out more about Esther Shaya's book 'Wacht Maar' here (in Dutch) - https://amphorabooks.nl/product/wacht-maar/ For more information about Stolpersteine - https://stichting-stolpersteine.nl/the-stichting/?lang=enFind out more about the Holocaust here - https://www.hmd.org.uk/Find out more about the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance here - https://holocaustremembrance.com/Original music from Auri Forda

The EU and the US have long been steadfast partners across the Atlantic, with healthy trade relations and cooperation in numerous sectors of foreign policy, including combatting climate change, promoting the rule of law, and international security. With several international security crises taking place globally, it is important for the cooperation between the two to remain strong. However, elections on both sides of the Atlantic this upcoming year have once again raised questions of how much we can take the relationship for granted.On today's episode, Deputy Ambassador of the EU to the US Michael Curtis discusses Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Middle-East, and relations with China, and how it has impacted his work in Washington DC.This interview is conducted by Miloš Maggiore, and researched by Camilla Manning, Juliette Verlaque, and Ryan Sheets.

Deputy Ambassador of Israel in the U.S., Eliav Benjamin, talks about his nation's strategy to win the war against the Islamic extremist terrorist group Hamas.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

America's top general has warned that Ukraine's counter offensive is running out of time. Speaking to the BBC, Mark Milley admitted the offensive had gone more slowly than expected. With just one month of fighting before winter weather sets in, does the pace of the push back against Russian forces suggest that Nato needs to rethink? The United States has been the largest provider of military assistance since the war began - more than 43 billion dollars worth, so far. With polls suggesting many Americans oppose any more, is the West in danger of willing the ends without delivering the means? If the will to resist Putin does begin to falter among his allies, President Zelensky says he is ready to make the case to Ukrainians for why a long war of attrition is preferable to negotiating with Russia. But with doubtful allies, might they soon not have much choice? Shaun Ley is joined by Sir Laurie Bristow, UK's Ambassador to Russia 2016-2020, and Deputy Ambassador to Russia 2007-2010; Alissa de Carbonnel - deputy program director, Europe and Central Asia for the International Crisis Group; Daniel L. Davis, senior fellow for think tank Defense Priorities and a former lieutenant colonel in the US Army. Also featuring: Paul Adams, BBC diplomatic correspondent in Kiev; Alexander Rodnyansky, Adviser to the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. (Photo: Ukrainian soldiers place a Ukrainian flag at a building, during an operation that claims to liberate the first village amid a counter-offensive, in a location given as Blahodatne, Donetsk Region, Ukraine,11 June, 2023. Credit: Reuters)

Jonny Gould's Jewish State stays in Israel heading for the Knesset in Jerusalem and a couple of nights out in Tel Aviv, fresh from an eye opening visit to the Israel Gaza border (scroll back one episode for that atmospheric episode). I was part of an Elnet UK delegation, an organisation sharing democratic values and strategic interests between the Jewish State and the UK and Europe. Now let's talk to politicians and an Iranian expert for a snapshot on regional and domestic issues. The white heat of judicial reform has seemingly pushed the general public's concerns about the Palestinians into the shadows. I met Hanoch Milwidski MK on trying to bring Israelis back together. Then it's off to Tel Aviv to meet Iranian expert, Dr. Meir Javadanfar, who supports the JCPOA. What many in Israel and around the world regard as appeasing the Iranian regime, allowing them space and time to create a nuclear weapon! Why does he support it? And he took part in the Iranian Revolution, yes really! But first let's hear the story of Ruth Wasserman Lande, a former Knesset MK, itching to get back and with seemingly endless ambition. Ruth served as advisor to Shimon Peres, as Deputy Ambassador at the Israeli embassy in Cairo. Her parents arrived from Soviet Lithuania with nothing. Raised in a Russian speaking home, the Soviets even took her mum's wedding ring off her. Real stories from real people. Lived-in and brought your ears. Jonny Gould's Jewish State is brought to you with Dangoor Education.

Ambassador of Belgium to Luxembourg, Thomas Lambert, talks about Luxembourg in 2050 - housing, transport, cross-border workers - all to be discussed in a seminar this week. Also, Belgium and Luxembourg sign a bi-national battalion. And do you know what lies under the North Sea? And the Luxembourg Tech School is open for registration! Look-back at the week's news with Sasha Kehoe My show starts, as usual, with a look-back at the week's news with Luxembourg's Local Election results. We move onto a populist triumvirate of Trump, Boris and Berlusconi who all made headlines this week. Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to mishandling sensitive documents found at his home. Trump claimed “I have a busy life” as to why he had such documents in his home (some found in a shower). Boris Johnson resigned as an MP ahead of the findings of a parliamentary committee which concluded that he deliberately misled MPs about lockdown-breaking parties during the Covid pandemic. Silvio Berlusconi, Italy's former Prime Minister, died on 12 June and thousands attended his state funeral at Milan's Duomo cathedral on Wednesday. Berlusconi was a controversial figure, making headlines in Trump-like fashion frequently unrelated to politics. He is survived by his 33-year-old girlfriend, Marta Fascina, two ex-wives and five children, some of whom help run his empire, recently estimated to be worth around $7 billion. The survival of four children in the Colombian jungle was a story of hope and courage, despite the loss of their mother after a plane crash. This week saw yet another tragic story of Libyan migrants crossing the Mediterranean in a boat that capsized off southern Greece. Many died, many are missing and the figures are still mounting. And finally, the legalisation of cannabis is due to be voted on this week in Luxembourg. We might be allowed to legally have four plants in our homes. Ambassador of Belgium to Luxembourg, Thomas Lambert Ambassador of Belgium to Luxembourg, Thomas Lambert, talks to us about his time working as Deputy Ambassador to the US in Washington DC, shaking hands with Obama whilst the latter was campaigning, and meeting Joe Biden. Ambassador Lambert has had many varied international diplomatic postings but this is his first time as an Ambassador. The Belgian community is integral to the functioning of the Luxembourg economy. Belgian nationals represent the fourth largest foreign community after Portuguese, French and Italians living in Luxembourg. And, of course, there are thousands who commute from Belgium daily to work in Luxembourg. The future of the Grand Duchy as we move towards 2050 may mean doubling its population and more than doubling the number of cross-border workers. This will increase the impact on neighbouring Belgium. And so how does one cope with this? The Belgian Embassy is organising a seminar on the issue at the Spuerkeess on Wednesday, bringing together experts and leaders to discuss common solutions. Naturally, housing and transport and two fundamental issues. There is a long standing relationship between Belgium and Luxembourg. And this week saw the signing of a bi-national Belgian-Luxembourg reconnaissance battalion. The core of the future battalion will be located in Arlon, Belgium, by 2030, with a branch in Diekirch and a second branch in Marche-en-Famenne. The battalion, with more than 700 personnel, will be equipped with various specialised reconnaissance vehicles capable of interoperating with the equipment of the CaMo (motorised capability) programme currently being acquired by the Belgian Defence. Belgium already has a decade-long, successful integration between the Belgian and Dutch navies. And so this is a continuation of Benelux countries combining to become stronger. Belgium recently organized a North Sea Summit and included Luxembourg in the discussions. Ambassador Lambert talks knowledgeably about the critical infrastructure we have lying on the seabed, along with the seabed itself. Disrupted data cables could cause a stock market to crash and inflict unimaginable damage to a financial centre such as Luxembourg. Luxembourg Tech School - registrations are open! Dr Anush Manukyan, a Team Leader at the Luxembourg Tech School tells us about the wonderful work done by her colleagues and the students. Registration is now open to join next academic year if you're aged 12 and upwards. This is a free club run by experts in their field, aiming to develop Digital Future Leaders. Students get to work on projects, improve their English presentation skills, whilst learning valuable tech skills in a variety of settings, including many links to space.

Marco Sermoneta Ambassador Marco Sermoneta is the Consul General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest, based in San Francisco. A career diplomat since 1993, he will be building partnerships and coalitions of support for Israel with the people and governments of Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska. He plans to focus on strengthening relations in the areas of innovation and technology, trade, agriculture, tourism, sustainability and the environment, and culture.  He looks forward to working together with the active Jewish communities, businesses, and Israeli entrepreneurs in San Francisco, Seattle and Portland. A native Italian and fluent Spanish speaker, he intends to work closely with the Italian American and Hispanic American communities. He is eager to work with the Americans of Asian descent, including the Japanese and Indian communities, based on his diplomatic experiences. Marco served as Israel's Ambassador to Colombia and strengthened the political and trade relations significantly with the first ever visit of an Israeli Prime Minister to the country, and with the ratification of the Free Trade Agreement during his tenure.  This set the framework for commerce and economic cooperation which has flourished until today.  Throughout Marco's tenure there was increased cooperation on technology, innovation, development, and defense issues. As Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica, he was instrumental in strengthening relations in a number of areas including agriculture, development, and defense. Israel was one of the first countries to respond to the devastating earthquake of Haiti in 2010, providing immediate humanitarian assistance and long-term trauma-care knowledge. Additionally, he served as Deputy Ambassador to Japan helping represent Israel as the Indo-Pacific Region became more of a focus for Israeli foreign policy.  He was the Head of the European Multilateral Organizations desk in the European Division of the Foreign Ministry, which included NATO, OSCE and others. He played an important role in the Papal Visit of John Paul II to Israel in 2000. Previously he served as the Political Counselor of the Israeli Mission to the United Nations focusing on social affairs, human rights, economics, and sustainability. He helped Israel gain a more appropriate representation on various UN Committees and staff, and helped many Israeli NGOs obtain UN recognition and accreditation. At the start of his career, he was a Deputy Chief of Mission in both Mumbai and Dublin. Born in Rome, Marco's family was active in the Roman Jewish Community, who trace their origins to the Second Temple period 2,000 years ago. He immigrated to Israel as a child on the day before the Yom Kippur War started in 1973 growing up in Lod, a city with various economic and social challenges. For him, being accepted as a Cadet in the Israeli Foreign Ministry, and representing Israel, is a personal and professional dream.  Before joining the Foreign Ministry, he was assistant to the night editor of the Jerusalem Post, wrote articles for the paper, and worked in a bookstore. Besides international diplomacy, Marco has been writing and publishing poetry for the past 20 years. He also translates Italian and English poetry into Hebrew. He received a BA in English Linguistics and International Relations from Hebrew University and served in a field intelligence unit in the IDF. He enjoys Italian cooking and music, and is hoping to expand his vinyl record collection during his time in San Francisco.   We talk about: How can a Silicon Valley company get in contact with investors from Israel? How can the Israel consulate help companies here and abroad? How has the technology that has been developed in Israel spilll over to other countries into other parts of the world or has it? And  much more… Connect with Marco https://embassies.gov.il/san-francisco https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-sermoneta-28907a18/  

Ambassador Earl Anthony Wayne served as U.S. Ambassador to Argentina and as Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs under three Secretaries of State, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs, and Deputy Ambassador in Afghanistan. Ambassador Wayne is presently Distinguished Diplomat in Residence at American University in Washington, DC, and holds senior positions at the Wilson Center, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and the Atlantic Council. 

터키 지진 피해 규모와 구조 현황은? Guest: Sezai Tolga ŞİMŞİR, Deputy Ambassador of Türkiye to South Korea

Ambassador Deborah Lyons (BA'71, DLitt'15) is a diplomat with 21 years of professional experience in political affairs, international cooperation and economic development. Her most recent assignment was as Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, having served prior to that as Ambassador of Canada to Israel and before that as Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Ms. Lyons has held several senior positions with Canada's Department of Global Affairs, including as Deputy Ambassador at the Embassy of Canada in Washington, Assistant Deputy Minister for Strategic Policy and Planning and Chief Strategist, and directorships covering commercial relations, international finance and technology. She has also worked with Canada's Department of Natural Resources and Privy Council Office and owned and managed an environmental consulting firm. Ms. Lyons is from Miramichi, New Brunswick and graduated from UNB in 1971 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.  In this episode:    Deborah's account of being in Afghanistan during an extremely challenging transition period of the American withdrawal of troops and takeover by the Taliban.  Why she's such a fan of the United Nations and why she wanted to be in Afghanistan at that time.   The progress she saw in the country prior to the Taliban takeover and her feelings on the state of women in Afghanistan today.  Her insights on the future for women in Afghanistan, and on engaging and educating women for global societal stability.  What Canada and Canadians can and should do to help support women in Afghanistan.  Deborah's two realities - that formed who she is.   Her thoughts on next steps in her career and role in diffusing the growth of divisive hate speech and discourse in Canada and around the world.   Her advice on how we move forward in a changing world.  Links and resources:    UN Announcement  UN Farewell statement  Deborah's Twitter  Thanks to:    Our alumni host, Katie Davey  Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden   Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance and Manulife    To listen to UNBeknownst and for more info on the podcast, the hosts and how to subscribe to new episode alerts, visit our website.

What is the significance of Canada's long-awaited Indo-Pacific strategy? How does it address China's ‘disruptive power' on the global stage? Deb Hutton speaks with a former Canadian diplomat. On today's show:  A conversation with Ben Rowswell, director of the Global Democracy Program at the Canadian International Council and former Deputy Ambassador to Afghanistan. What are the key takeaways from the Emergencies Act inquiry? We speak with Peter MacKay, former Minister of Justice and Attorney General and former Minister of National Defence, Michael Kempa, a criminologist at the University of Ottawa, and Sharan Kaur, former Deputy Chief of Staff to Bill Morneau. Ian Bridge, defencement from the 1986 Canada World Cup team, reacts to Canada scoring its first-ever World Cup goal.  Carolyn Stewart, executive director of Feed Ontario, on a new report which shows more Ontarians are relying on food banks.

In the fifth episode of CPR's new series titled, Spotlight South Asia, we analyse the developments in Afghanistan. Hosted by Senior Fellow, Sushant Singh, this series features leading experts from India's neighborhood to make sense of the political, economic and social developments in these countries and what they mean for India. Our guest for this episode is Mirwais Balkhi, a visiting scholar at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Services. From 2018 to 2020, he served as the minister of education of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Earlier, Balkhi served as Afghanistan's Deputy Ambassador to India. Balkhi holds a PhD in international relations with a specialisation in West Asia from Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi, India. He has published numerous academic articles both in English and Persian. Mirwais and Sushant discuss the changes in Afghanistan in the past one year, and whether the collapse in the country is economic, social or political. They discuss if the country is facing a humanitarian crisis and the nature of government and politics in Afghanistan. Do Afghans feel let down by the international community? Have the Taliban changed from what they were earlier? What is the big change in Afghan society in the past 10 years? What role can India play in Afghanistan? Mirwais and Sushant explore these questions.

In the fifth episode of CPR's new series titled, Spotlight South Asia, we analyse the developments in Afghanistan. Hosted by Senior Fellow, Sushant Singh, this series features leading experts from India's neighborhood to make sense of the political, economic and social developments in these countries and what they mean for India. Our guest for this episode is Mirwais Balkhi, a visiting scholar at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Services. From 2018 to 2020, he served as the minister of education of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Earlier, Balkhi served as Afghanistan's Deputy Ambassador to India. Balkhi holds a PhD in international relations with a specialisation in West Asia from Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi, India. He has published numerous academic articles both in English and Persian. Mirwais and Sushant discuss the changes in Afghanistan in the past one year, and whether the collapse in the country is economic, social or political. They discuss if the country is facing a humanitarian crisis and the nature of government and politics in Afghanistan. Do Afghans feel let down by the international community? Have the Taliban changed from what they were earlier? What is the big change in Afghan society in the past 10 years? What role can India play in Afghanistan? Mirwais and Sushant explore these questions.

An outpouring of global tributes are flowing for the Queen, as Britons wake up to their first full day of mourning following the Monarch's death earlier today. Queen Elizabeth II will lie in state at Westminster Hall for about four days before her funeral, which is expected to be in less than two weeks. King Charles III is expected to make his first televised speech as King tomorrow morning our time. British High Commissioner to New Zealand, Iona Thomas, told Heather du Plessis-Allan she met the Queen one-on-one while being honoured for her work as Deputy Ambassador to Libya and it was a special moment. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Ambassador Dimitry Polanskiy has been First Deputy Permanent Representative of Russia to the UN since February 2018. In 1994 he joined the Russian Foreign Ministry. He's worked in Russian embassies in Tunisia, Germany, Sweden, Austria and Slovenia. Since 1999 ambassador Polanskiy was dealing with EU economic matters, spent 3 years in Russian Mission to the EU in Brussels and was Head of EU unit in Russian MFA. From 2008-2011 was he was the Deputy Ambassador to Poland, from 2011 until January 2016 - Deputy Director, First Department of CIS Countries. Polanskiy dealt with Eurasian economic integration, matters related to the Eurasian Economic Union, functioning of the Customs Union and Single Economic space of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan within WTO framework. Ambassador Polanskiy is fluent in English, French, German, Polish and Arabic. Has diplomatic rank of Plenipotentiary Envoy. Member of the board of the Russian Council for Foreign Relations (SVOP).

Have you ever wondered what life is like at the very top of the North Korean regime? Thae Yong-ho was once the Deputy Ambassador of North Korea to the United Kingdom until he defected with his family in 2016. Yong-Ho gives a first-hand account of how and why he risked everything to escape London's North Korean Embassy for a new life in South Korea.

137 Israel and Silicon Valley with Shlomi Kofman Shlomi Kofman began his term as Israel's Consul General to the Pacific Northwest in August 2017. Prior to this appointment he served as a Policy Advisor to the Deputy Foreign Ministers at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Headquarters in Jerusalem, Israel.   Over the course of his 20-year diplomatic career, Kofman has served as Israel's Deputy Consul General in New York City, Chief of Staff to Ambassadors in Washington D.C., Deputy Ambassador in Thailand and Deputy Consul General in Shanghai. His past domestic Foreign Ministry positions include Director of North American Economic Affairs, Policy Advisor to the Deputy Foreign Minister, Diplomatic Advisor & Director of the International Department in the Parliament and Ministry of National Infrastructure, and the Head of the Northeast Asia sector. Prior to joining the Foreign Ministry, Kofman worked in the high-tech industry representing the Israeli company Orbot in South Korea, as well as a consultant to a leading Israeli company, ECI. Kofman holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations & East Asian studies from Hebrew University in Jerusalem and a Master's from Webster University – Shanghai University of Finance & Economics. He also holds an Associate's engineering degree. Kofman was born in Tbilisi, the capital of the Soviet Republic of Georgia and made Aliya (immigrated) to Israel at the age of nine, after being refused for three years by soviet authorities. He has been married for 20 years to Sharon and they have two children, Emma and Jonathan.   We talk about   What's an average day like for a consulate general in Silicon Valley? What are the perks or benefits the government has provided to encourage entrepreneurism among the citizens? How important are bilateral agreements for economic development?   How advanced is the technology in Israel for desalination of water? And much more   Connect with Shlomi Kofman The Consul General (embassies.gov.il) (7) Shlomi Kofman | LinkedIn

One-On-One with Dr. Charles Dwamena a.k.a Dr. China (Former Ghana's Deputy Ambassador to China & NPP National Treasurer Hopeful)-" NPP as a political party, whether in office or not, has the ability to raise up to $60 million every year"

Aaron Maté and Max Blumenthal speak with Russia's Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations, Dmitri Polyanskiy, on escalated tensions on the Russian-Ukraine border, US accusations of an imminent Russian invasion, and the context missing from a US media that refuses to interview Russian officials. Guest: Dmitri Polyanskiy. Russia's Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations.

This week, FP Playlist features a conversation between Foreign Policy's editor in chief Ravi Agrawal and two diplomats on what NATO and Europe can do to deter Russia from invading Ukraine. Guests include Mikko Hautala, Finnish Ambassador to the U.S., and Michael Tatham, UK's Deputy Ambassador to the U.S. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Petra Štaleker Devčič is the wife of the Deputy Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to Canberra, who comes from Slovenj Gradec. She spoke about the differences between the homeland and the foreign countries in which they have lived so far. - Petra Štaleker Devčič je soproga namestnika veleposlanika Republike Slovenije v Canberri, ki sicer prihaja iz Slovenj Gradca. Spregovorila je o razlikah med domovino in tujimi državami, v katerih so do sedaj živeli.

Petra Štaleker Devčič is the wife of the Deputy Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to Canberra, who comes from Slovenj Gradec. She spoke about the differences between the homeland and the foreign countries in which they have lived so far. - Petra Štaleker Devčič je soproga namestnika veleposlanika Republike Slovenije v Canberri, ki sicer prihaja iz Slovenj Gradca. Spregovorila je o razlikah med domovino in tujimi državami, v katerih so do sedaj živeli. 

Culture is a bridge to coexistence & should be left out of the political arena." Ron Gerstenfeld, Deputy Ambassador of Israel in response to Boycott at Sydney Festival (Hebrew)

Culture is a bridge to coexistence & should be left out of the political arena." Ron Gerstenfeld, Deputy Ambassador of Israel in response to Boycott at Sydney Festival (English)

On October 9, 2021, we spoke with the new Minister Plenipotentiary and Deputy Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to Australia Davor Devčič. Moving to a foreign country is never easy, let alone every few years, with your family! Listen to a very interesting chat. - 9.oktobra 2021 smo se pogovarjali z novim pooblaščenim ministrom in namestnikom veleposlanika RS v Avstraliji Davorjem Devčičem. Selitev v tujo državo ni nikoli lahka, kaj šele vsakih nekaj let, in to z družino! Prisluhnite nadvse zanimivemu klepetu.

On October 9, 2021, we spoke with the new Minister Plenipotentiary and Deputy Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to Australia Davor Devčič. Moving to a foreign country is never easy, let alone every few years, with your family! Listen to a very interesting chat. - 9.oktobra 2021 smo se pogovarjali z novim pooblaščenim ministrom in namestnikom veleposlanika RS v Avstraliji Davorjem Devčičem. Selitev v tujo državo ni nikoli lahka, kaj šele vsakih nekaj let, in to z družino! Prisluhnite nadvse zanimivemu klepetu.

To what extent do the United States and Europe share a common approach to China? Boris Ruge and Bonnie Glaser join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend to discuss the current state of transatlantic coordination on China policy and how the U.S. and Europe can work together on this front going forward. Ambassador Boris Ruge is currently the Vice-Chairman of the Munich Security Conference, a role which he has held since August 2019. He previously served as Director for the Middle East and North Africa at the Foreign Office in Berlin, as German Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, and as Deputy Ambassador to the U.S. Bonnie Glaser is director of the Asia Program at the German Marshall Fund of the United States. She was previously senior adviser for Asia and the director of the China Power Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Ms. Glaser is also a nonresident fellow with the Lowy Institute in Sydney, Australia, and a senior associate with the Pacific Forum.

Consul General of Israel to the Pacific North-West, Mr Shlomi Kofman is a 25 years career diplomat with vast experience in diplomacy, tech relations, and public policy. Prior to his posting in San Francisco, Consul General Kofman served as served Policy Advisor to the Deputy Foreign Ministers, as Israel's Deputy Consul General in New York City, Chief of Staff to Ambassadors in Washington D.C., Deputy Ambassador in Thailand, and Deputy Consul General in Shanghai.

Emer Rocke gives an insider's perspective on the lives of those most global of Irish citizens, the people of Ireland's diplomatic corps. The Deputy Ambassador of Ireland to the United States at time of the interview, now Director of U.S. and Canadian Relations, Emer discusses the rewards and challenges of the diplomatic life, how Ireland punches above its weight in the international arena, why other countries view Ireland as an “honest broker,” how convening is a key soft power, its current role as a member of the U.N. Security Council, and how Ireland is viewed in Washington under the Irish-friendly Biden administration.Dublin “born, bred, and buttered” but with rural Clare and Donegal roots, Emer relates the happy accidents that led her into the Department of Foreign Affairs, her early stages work on the Irish government's diaspora outreach, her eventful first few weeks as the Director of British Irish Relations when the U.K. voted to Brexit, and lockdown diplomacy in Washington, D.C.An advocate for diplomatic corps diversity, she looks at the progress that's been made and the work still to be done, and uses her “Seamus Plug” to advocate for increased mental health awareness and supporting services.Emer Rocke Links:TwitterLinkedIn

Harriet Cross is the High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago and has been a member of Her Majesty's Diplomatic Service for 23 years. She was Consul-General in Boston Massachusetts from 2016 to August 2020 and Deputy Ambassador at the British Embassy in Yemen before that. While in Yemen, she organised the evacuation of the Embassy due to the ongoing civil war there and spent the rest of her posting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Harriet Cross is guest number 107 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things she'd like to put in a time capsule; four she'd like to preserve and one she'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Follow Harriet Cross on Twitter: @harryvx .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens and Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by Matthew Boxall .Social media support by Harriet Stevens .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Richard is currently Her Majesty’s Deputy Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, he is based in Saudi Arabia. We chat with Richard about leading with courage, feedback and being the best version of yourself.

This week, Undercurrents takes a deep dive into relations between North Korea and its neighbours. Dr John Nilsson-Wright from the Asia-Pacific Programme at Chatham House interviews Mr Thae Yongho, a North Korean-born politician and member of South Korea's National Assembly. After serving as North Korea's Deputy Ambassador to the UK, Mr Thae defected from Kim Jong-Un's regime in 2016. In this discussion he shares his perspective on the domestic situation in North Korea, as well as how South Korea and the United States should be approaching relations with Kim Jong-Un.  Then Amrit Swali is joined by Laura Dunkley from the Research Partnerships team to discuss a new toolkit developed by Chatham House, BASIC and the Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy which sets out ways to mainstream gender in think tank research and events.  Read the publication:  Gender, Think Tanks and International Affairs: A Toolkit Credits: Speakers: Laura Dunkley, John Nilsson-Wright, Thae Yongho Hosts: Ben Horton, Amrit Swali Editor: Jamie Reed Recorded and produced by Chatham House

This week, Undercurrents takes a deep dive into relations between North Korea and its neighbours. Dr John Nilsson-Wright from the Asia-Pacific Programme at Chatham House interviews Mr Thae Yongho, a North Korean-born politician and member of South Korea's National Assembly. After serving as North Korea's Deputy Ambassador to the UK, Mr Thae defected from Kim Jong-Un's regime in 2016. In this discussion he shares his perspective on the domestic situation in North Korea, as well as how South Korea and the United States should be approaching relations with Kim Jong-Un.  Then Amrit Swali is joined by Laura Dunkley from the Research Partnerships team to discuss a new toolkit developed by Chatham House, BASIC and the Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy which sets out ways to mainstream gender in think tank research and events.  Read the publication:  Gender, Think Tanks and International Affairs: A Toolkit Credits: Speakers: Laura Dunkley, John Nilsson-Wright, Thae Yongho Hosts: Ben Horton, Amrit Swali Editor: Jamie Reed Recorded and produced by Chatham House

Ruth Wasserman Lande is a Member of Knesset from the Blue & White party. Raised in South Africa, she is the founder and CEO of Ruth – Global Innovative Advisory, a diplomat, lecturer, columnist, and social activist particularly focused on the Arab population in Israel.  She is also a Middle East affairs expert and commentator for various media outlets around the world. Wasserman Lande served as an advisor to the late President Shimon Peres, as the de-facto Deputy Ambassador at the Israeli embassy in Egypt, and for almost a decade as the Deputy Director-General for International Affairs at the Israeli Federation of Local Authorities. Ruth was born in Israel and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. After arriving in Israel, she graduated, cum laude, in International Relations and Communications from Bar Ilan University. She completed, Magna cum Laude, her Master of Arts in International Relations at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. In 2006, she was awarded a Wexner Fellowship to study for a Masters' Degree in Public Administration at Harvard University, from where she graduated, cum laude in June 2007. Ruth served for three years as an analyst in Israeli Defense Force intelligence, rising to the rank of Captain. Ruth continues to do reserve duty as an analyst in the IDF. Professionally, Ruth served as an Israeli diplomat for 13 years in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and was appointed to serve for three years, as the political and economic advisor in the Israeli embassy in Cairo, completing her service there as the de facto deputy Chief of Mission. After graduation from Harvard, Ruth was appointed as Foreign Affairs and World Jewish Affairs' advisor to former President of Israel, Mr. Shimon Peres. She served for almost a decade as the Deputy Director-General of the Israeli Federation of Local Governments, working with all Israeli Mayors, both Jewish and Arab, throughout the country. Ms. Wasserman Lande worked, voluntarily, on the promotion and development of one of Israel's poorest, mixed Jewish-Arab cities in Israel, Lod, where she also lived for a decade with her husband and three children. She has also founded (2018) and continues to chair the "Hagshama" initiative, a non-for-profit and non-political NGO, for creating real impact on Israeli society, via a country-wide initiative to transform one of the Bedouin villages in the North of the country into a model for emulation. That is, in coordination with its elected leadership, government ministries, philanthropists, business people, and the local community. In July 2019, Ruth established her own strategic local and global consultancy which assists a wide variety of bodies and/or individuals -both Israeli and foreign- in identifying their needs, creating policy, establishing objectives, and accompanying their accomplishment and fulfillment. She is also a columnist in one of Israel's leading dailies, in Hebrew, “Maariv”, and in the English-language “Jerusalem Post”. Ruth also often commentates on Regional and Arab-Israeli Affairs on local and international television channels. Links: MK Lande's official https://knesset.gov.il/mk/eng/mk_eng.asp?mk_individual_id_t=1052 (Knesset webpage) Ruth Wasserman Lande on https://il.linkedin.com/in/ruthlande (LinkedIn) ‘Meet Ruth Wasserman Lande, Blue and White's new MK Raised in Cape Town' article in the https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/new-cape-town-raised-mk-follows-in-abba-ebans-footsteps-654635 (Jerusalem Post) Articles by Lande in the https://www.jpost.com/blogger/ruth-wasserman-lande (Jerusalem Post) ‘MK Ruth Wasserman Lande, Israel's Force for Economic Equality' article in https://themedialine.org/top-stories/mk-ruth-wasserman-lande-israels-force-for-economic-equality/ (MediaLine) MK Lande's https://twitter.com/rutilande?lang=en (Twitter) As always, make sure to subscribe to Jewanced on https://open.spotify.com/show/6984NiP7H1ULW9lJeVt8Ie?si=RMCYP3pwQXGaJ9Cip-xqXA (Spotify),...

Ambassador Eitan Na'eh touched down in Abu Dhabi earlier this week to take up his new and historic role as the first 'Head of Diplomatic Mission' to the UnitedArab Emirates. He is seasoned diplomat with over thirty years service to the State of Israel serving as Ambassador to Turkey, Azerbaijan and Deputy Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Ambassador Na'eh discusses his career, how he feels how the future of the Abraham Accords, diplomacy and the impact of social media, the roadmap for his new mission and the more. 

Colin Munro was the British Deputy Head of Mission in East Berlin from 1987 to 1990. Although the UK did not recognise East Berlin as part of the GDR in 1973 it established an Embassy “to” the GDR (not in the GDR) in East Berlin to provide a diplomatic presence.As Deputy Head of Mission Colin was effectively the Deputy Ambassador and was responsible for improving trade, ensuring correct dealings on status of Berlin and try to promote peaceful change. Do you know how much $3 USD is in Pounds? It’s 76 pence which equals about 20p or 75c per episode if you sign up as a monthly financial supporter of the podcast. Higher amounts are welcome too. It’s very straightforward and you can stop whenever you want. Plus monthly supporters get the sought after CWC coaster too!Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/If that’s not your cup of tea then leave a written reviews in Apple podcasts or share us on social media. By telling your friends you can really help the podcast grow.Back to today’s episode, Colin tells of life in the Embassy with some fascinating insights into the unique difficulties of being a diplomat in a capital city that the UK did not recognise..We welcome Colin to our Cold War conversation…There’s further information on this episode in our show notes, which can also be found as a link in your podcast app here . https://coldwarconversations.com/episode154/If you like what you are hearing, please leave reviews in Apple podcasts and share us on social media.If you can’t wait for next week’s episode do visit our Facebook discussion group where guests and listeners continue the Cold War Conversation. Just search Cold War Conversations in Facebook.Thankyou very much for listening. It is really appreciated – goodbye. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coldwarpod)

How does one go from leading kids through the bush to leading conversations about climate change at the Paris agreement? Such is the leadership journey of former Australian Ambassador to Venezuela and Colombia, Sophie Davies. I first met Sophie at Outward Bound. She flat out inspired me with her composure in handling twenty staff in remote places, driving a massive bus, and setting up a technically challenging remote basecamp. She has a compelling knack for being both humble and extremely competent. Just what you need on the world stage! Listen in to hear her leadership insights. Why you should listen:

How does one go from leading kids through the bush to leading conversations about climate change at the Paris agreement? Such is the leadership journey of former Australian Ambassador to Venezuela and Colombia, Sophie Davies. I first met Sophie at Outward Bound. She flat out inspired me with her composure in handling twenty staff in remote places, driving a massive bus, and setting up a technically challenging remote basecamp. She has a compelling knack for being both humble and extremely competent. Just what you need on the world stage! Listen in to hear her leadership insights. Why you should listen: The differences between Latin American and Australian cultures How support networks are essential for overcoming the impostor syndrome What we need to do to encourage more women leaders How planning days are a lost opportunity unless we have follow up meetings We explore: Finding out people's motivators is essential for managing differences between cultures, and humans more broadly. The worst advice is: “You're the boss”. The best advice is, “Be yourself”. How Australians are appreciated around the world for their soft power of culture and reputation How Australia is truly innovative: we have 16 Nobel Laureates Australia is leading the way around the world with 42% of its ambassadors being female

Sophia Brecknell, Deputy Ambassador of the UK joined the Morning Majlis to share her experience of working in the UAE and the significance of the ties with the country Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ************************ Follow us on Social. www.facebook.com/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio www.instagram.com/pulse95radio

We talk to former British Deputy Ambassador in Washington Patrick Davies.He talks about Biden's historic victory, the chaos of working with the Trump administration and what next for America.Having met President elect Biden many times, he talks about what sort of man he is, his relationship with Britain and his reputation for reaching out across the political divide.The author of a new book - the Great American Delusion - Patrick admits his fears about the huge divides in America, the myths that drive America to behave the way it does but his hopes for the country going forward.The former diplomat talks about conducting active shooter drills in the Embassy, how Britain and America are going down the same path and the need for electoral reform in the US.And why he wants to share a Macallan with historic Vice President Elect Kamala Harris on the White House lawn.

Russia has a new deputy ambassador at its UN mission in New York: Anna Evstigneeva, the first woman to hold the position there. Evistgneeva, who originally hails from St. Petersburg, gives us her take on Russia's Security Council presidency this month as the Council tackles high-stakes topics such as the expiration of the arms embargo on Iran and the aftermath of a military coup in Mali. We also chat with Anton Barbashin, the editorial director of Riddle, a Russian-focused think tank, and a fellow at the Atlantic Council. Based in Moscow, Barbashin describes the glass ceilings women still face in Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Links: PassBlue's website: www.passblue.com Twitter: @pass_blue Facebook: @PassBlueUN Instagram: @passblue ----- Are you looking for a talk show featuring leading global voices? Do you want to learn more about how international issues directly affect people locally? Global Connections Television presents the insights of global influencers at-no-cost to viewers and programmers. GCTV is independently produced, and reaches more than 70 million potential viewers worldwide each week. The show covers everything from human rights to climate change, from peace and security to empowering women and girls. It features guests such Dr. Jane Goodall, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson, and Peter Yarrow of “Peter, Paul and Mary.” The show also hosts expert voices from the private sector, academia, and labor and environmental movements. GCTV is available to public television media outlets, universities, and service clubs for distribution. To watch the show, visit www.globalconnectionstelevision.com. For more information, contact Bill Miller, the show’s host, at millerkyun@aol.com.

On September 7, Trump spoke out against the revolving door of U.S. weapons sales and endless wars. Pushing back against a report in the Atlantic that he had disparaged fallen U.S. soldiers as “suckers” and “losers,” he accused Pentagon leaders of wanting “to do nothing but fight wars so that all of those wonderful companies that make the bombs and make the planes and make everything else stay happy.” As part of his claim to be a peacemaker, he announced troop withdrawals from Iraq and has been bragging about the Israel-UAE peace deal. So how do we respond to Trump’s insistence that he is a peacemaker and his accusations that if Biden is elected, we will be stuck in endless wars? Medea speaks with two retired military colonels, Larry Wilkerson and Ann Wright. Larry Wilkerson, a professor at the College of William & Mary, is a retired United States Army Colonel and former chief of staff to United States Secretary of State Colin Powell. Since the end of his military career, Wilkerson has publicly criticized many aspects of the Iraq War, including his own preparation of Powell's presentation to the UN about Iraqi weapons of mass destruction, as well as other aspects of US policy in the Middle East. Ann Wright, a retired U.S. Army Colonel, served as U.S. Deputy Ambassador in Sierra Leone, Micronesia, Afghanistan, and Mongolia and received the State Department’s Award for Heroism for her actions during the evacuation of 2,500 people from the civil war in Sierra Leone. She was on the first State Department team to go to Afghanistan and helped reopen the Embassy there in December 2001. On March 19, 2003, the eve of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, Ann Wright resigned in opposition and has been working for peace ever since, including with CODEPINK and Veterans for Peace.

This week on GeoPod Tenjin Consulting's Alexander Downer and Georgina Downer talk about, you guessed it, the US presidential election, including the Republican National Convention and the impact of he Black Lives Matter protests on the race.We discuss the resignation of Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his substantial legacy after 8 years in office, particularly in free trade, and who are his likely successors. (10:45)We turn to the United Kingdom and its trade agenda, including the appointment of former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott to the UK Board of Trade and what this might mean for the FTA negotiations with Australia, and look at how the Brexit negotiations are going, particularly the stumbling blocks over State Aid and fisheries. (26:05)We analyse the meaning and implications of the National Press Club speech by China's Deputy Ambassador to Australia and the likely impact of legislation enabling the Federal Government to override agreements with foreign governments entered into by the States and universities (think: Victoria's MOU with China on the Belt and Road initiative). (39:03)Finally, we look at the rolling protests in Belarus and what Russia might do next to bring calm to its neighbour and friend. (50:11)

Joe interviews Ricklef Beutin, Deputy Ambassador to the United States from Germany about Germany's hugely successful energy policy, Energiewiende, which the country is using to transition to wind, solar, and other renewable energy sources and away from nuclear and fossil fuels. Twenty states team up to stop the Trump administration's attack on NEPA. Rebecca Wood talks about "Grandma Gunmetal," a Toledo eco-artist, the letter from the future and more!

In this in depth interview with Alejandro Bendaña, is noted professor and historian and the foremost expert on the modern history of Nicaragua, he walks US through the political, social, cultural and economic history of Nicaragua from the time of Christopher Columbus landing there in 1502 through its centuries of Spanish colonial rule and and its independence in 1821. In the second half of the interview Dr. Bendaña gives us a fascinating insight into the turbulent political chaos, repression and struggles the ensues the fledgling republic throughout the 19th and 20th century all the way up to the successful triumph of the Sandinista revolution on July 19, 1979.Bendaña, who served as that Nicaragua's revolutionary Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations and Secretary General of the Foreign Ministry during the first Sandinista Government (1979-1990), points out the great achievements of the post Somoza government and its failures. He is harshly critical of the direction the current president of the ruling Ortega family has taken the fragile Central American republic and what needs to be done to restore the historic accomplishments of the revolutionAlejandro Bendaña is also the founder of the Centro de Estudios Internacionales in Managua. Holding a Harvard university PhD, Dr. Bendaña was Tinker Professor of Latin America History at the University of Chicago. He worked for the United Nations and in peace-building programs in Africa, Asia, and Latin America and served as Senior Mediation Advisor in the UN Department of Political Affairs. Bendaña is the author of Power Lines: US Hegemony in the New Global Order (Interlink, New York, 1996); Sandino, Patria y Libertad (Anama, Managua, 2016), and most recently, Buenas al pleito, mujeres en la rebelión de Sandino (Anama, Managua, 2019)

This week Patrick and a high profile panel of historians, writers, architects and religious experts discuss the history of Jerusalem. Joining Patrick on the panel are: David Kroyanker, architect, writer & town planner, Dr Zuleika Rodgers, lecturer in Jewish Studies, Trinity College Dublin, Mrs Orli Weitzman, Deputy Ambassador, Embassy of Israel, Dublin, Dr Issam Nassar, Dept of History, Illinois State University and Rabbi Dr Haim Perlmutter, Author of 'Tools for Tosafos'.         

Welcome to Kingdom Family Talks! In this episode, you’ll hear from the Deputy Ambassador to the UN, Mark Siljander. Much like Leif, Mark has worked with governmental and religious leaders in Islamic Nations for years building bridges of unity among the Christian and Muslim religions. This podcast will give you an insight into what it… The post Ep. 74 – The Algorithm of Love feat. Mark Siljander appeared first on Global Mission Awareness.

SO IT WASN'T JUST THE STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENT THAT ENABLED THIS BUT ALSO THE PERSONALITIES SEEMED TO BE RIGHT The United States has been in favor of a more autonomous Europe ever since the end of WWII. But it's possible that there have been a few mixed messages throughout the years. A BETTER PEACE welcomes Robert Gleckler and Joel Hillison to the studio to examine just what it is the U.S. means when it speaks of EU strategic autonomy, how that message has evolved and how the European governments have responded to the ongoing conversation. WAR ROOM Managing Editor Buck Haberichter joins the guests in their discussion. Robert Gleckler is a Colonel in the U.S. Army, a recent graduate of the U.S. Army War College and an instructor at the Eisenhower School at the National Defense University. Joel Hillison is Professor of National Security Studies at the U.S. Army War College. Buck Haberichter is the Managing Editor of the WAR ROOM. The views expressed in this presentation are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of the U.S. Army War College, U.S. Army, or Department of Defense. Photo Description: An International Medal Parade for 222 EUFOR soldiers, sailors, and airmen from 12 countries was held at Camp Butmir on Tuesday 28 January 2020. COMEUFOR, Major General Reinhard Trischak, presided over the event, which was also attended by the Ambassadors of Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Poland, Slovakia and the Deputy Ambassador of Hungary. Photo Credit: G.Payer; EUFOR

This episode features an interview with Earl Anthony Wayne, An accomplished diplomat and executive, Ambassador Wayne has served in a wide variety of positions during his career, including as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico and Argentina, Deputy Ambassador in Afghanistan, Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs, and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Europe. In this episode, he discusses where the U.S. ranks when it comes to preparing for the workforce challenges of tomorrow, the skills that workers will need, and the need to understand the global supply chain. To learn more, visit https://www.wilsoncenter.org/collection/the-north-american-workforce-development-initiative

This episode features an interview with Earl Anthony Wayne, An accomplished diplomat and executive, Ambassador Wayne has served in a wide variety of positions during his career, including as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico and Argentina, Deputy Ambassador in Afghanistan, Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs, and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Europe. In this episode, he discusses the impact of trade agreements on the economy, the need for employers to provide training for workers, and the importance of cooperation between the United States, Mexico and Canada. Stay tuned for part 2 of NAWB President and CEO Ron Painter's interview with Ambassador Wayne!

The decision to defect from North Korea is not undertaken lightly, but for those in prominent positions it can be particularly fraught. The fates of Kim’s half-brother, Kim Jong Nam, and uncle, Jang Song Thaek underline the risks of disloyalty to the regime. In this special in-conversation event Thae Yong Ho, a prominent North Korean defector and former North Korean deputy ambassador to the United Kingdom, shares rare insights based on his experience and knowledge of the Kim regime. Speakers: Thae Yong Ho (North Korean Defector, former Deputy Ambassador to the United Kingdom) Dr Euan Graham (Executive Director, La Trobe Asia, La Trobe University) Dr Jay Song (Senior lecturer in Korean Studies, University of Melbourne) A La Trobe Asia event in association with the Asia Institute, University of Melbourne. Recorded on 4 September, 2019.

Earl Anthony Wayne is an American diplomat. Formerly Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs, Ambassador to Argentina and Deputy Ambassador to Afghanistan, Wayne served nearly four years as Ambassador to Mexico. He was nominated by President Obama and confirmed by the Senate in August, 2011.

In this episode, the Trade Guys and Andrew welcome another VIP guest. Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s Deputy Ambassador to the United States, offers her insight on Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs, the USMCA (now dubbed "You-Smacka" by Trade Guy Scott), and more. Hosted by H. Andrew Schwartz and produced by Yumi Araki, Jack Caporal, and Ribka Gemilangsari at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington. Download full transcript here.

In this episode, the Trade Guys and Andrew welcome another VIP guest. Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s Deputy Ambassador to the United States, offers her insight on Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs, the USMCA (now dubbed "You-Smacka" by Trade Guy Scott), and more. Hosted by H. Andrew Schwartz and produced by Yumi Araki, Jack Caporal, and Ribka Gemilangsari at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington. Download full transcript here.

In this episode, the Trade Guys and Andrew welcome another VIP guest. Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s Deputy Ambassador to the United States, offers her insight on Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs, the USMCA (now dubbed "You-Smacka" by Trade Guy Scott), and more. Hosted by H. Andrew Schwartz and produced by Yumi Araki, Jack Caporal, and Ribka Gemilangsari at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington. Download full transcript here.

Eitan Drori in conversation with Ron Gerstenfeld, Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) at the Israeli Embassy in Canberra (Deputy Ambassador of Israel to Australia). Ron shares his view about Australia Israel relations, Israel upcoming elections, Israelis in Australia and more. - איתן דרורי בשיחה עם רון גרסטנפלד, סגן ראש משלחת ישראל לאוסטרליה וסגן שגריר ישראל באוסטרליה. רון חולק עם איתן את תחושותיו בתקופה הראשונה לשרותו הדיפלומטי, מבט על הקשר בין ישראל לאוסטרליה, על הבחירות הקרבות בישראל, על הישראלים החיים בתפוצות ועוד

The Celebrating Connections Podcast is a short series of podcasts celebrating the amazing things happening on either side of the North Sea. Podcast host Nick Heath is Britain’s Deputy Ambassador to the Netherlands. Whilst preparing a landmark State Visit by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima to London he became inspired.In this series Nick speaks to a group of exceptional people who are writing a new chapter in Anglo-Dutch relations. Dutch people living and working in the UK and British people making a name for themselves in the Netherlands. The series explores what it takes to move from the countries they grew up in, and thrive in the countries they came to call home.

Ambassador Robert Ford is a distinguished career diplomat who left the U.S. Department of State after thirty years of service in April 2014. His accomplishments were recognized with the Distinguished Service award, the State Department's highest award, a Presidential Honor award in 2012 for his stewardship of the American Embassy in Damascus during a crisis period, and the Profile in Courage award in 2012 from the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston for human rights work. Ford served as the U.S. Ambassador to Syria (2011-2014), to Algeria (2006-2008) and also served as Deputy Ambassador of Iraq and Bahrain. Other foreign posts included in Egypt, Turkey, and Cameroon. He served in Morocco at the beginning of his career as a Peace Corp Volunteer. He is now a scholar at the Middle East Institute where he writes and speaks about Iraq, Syria, and North Africa. He is also a fellow at Yale University Jackson Institute where he teaches Arab politics and diplomacy. Robert Pietrzak and Maureen White Co-Host

We talk with Kristen Hillman who is Canada's Deputy Ambassador to the US about NAFTA, trade perceptions and about the importance of trading with Canada. Kansas Governor talks about the issues of drought in Kansas Former Secretary of agriculture John Block talks about Trade and tariff's both under the Reagan Administration and Trump Administration.

We talk with Kristen Hillman who is Canada's Deputy Ambassador to the US about NAFTA, trade perceptions and about the importance of trading with Canada. Kansas Governor talks about the issues of drought in Kansas Former Secretary of agriculture John Block talks about Trade and tariff's both under the Reagan Administration and Trump Administration.

There is a long list of bilateral projects between China and the Czech Republic, says Klara Jurcova, Deputy Ambassador in Beijing. These range from machinery and engineering, to agriculture, health care, certification and culture, showing that the Czech Republic is very active in the Belt and Road Initiative. She says 2018 will see the Czech Republic move faster in developing trade in the Pearl River Delta, including Hong Kong.

The Czech Republic is a starting point for China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Europe, with mainland companies like Hisense, Huawei and ZTE all present, says Ondrej Koc of Czech Invest. Equally, Czech projects in China include engineering, agriculture, healthcare and certification, say Klara Jurcova, the country’s Deputy Ambassador in Beijing. Ms Jurcova says Hong Kong is a safe and clear cut gateway for new Czech companies investing on the mainland.

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: DJ Schneeweiss, Consul General of Israel in Toronto and Western Canada With Navigating the Middle East Upheaval: How Israel is Meeting the Challenges and Opportunities of a Changing World DJ Schneeweiss was born in Sydney, Australia in 1964 and immigrated to Israel in 1987. A Masters Graduate of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, DJ joined Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1994, serving as Policy Assistant to Foreign Ministers Ehud Barak, 1995 to 1996, and David Levy ,1996 to 1998. His first overseas posting was as Press Secretary at Israel's London Embassy from 1998 to 2002, during which time he was recognized by Diplomat magazine as the most effective Embassy spokesman in London. From 2003 to 2006, Consul General Schneeweiss served as Policy Advisor to Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom and from 2006 to 2009 as Israel's Deputy Ambassador to China. From 2009 until taking up his duties in Canada in August 2012, the Consul General was Director of Civil Society Affairs in Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A dynamic public speaker, Consul General Schneeweiss has established a global reputation as one of Israel's most eloquent representatives, always communicating both the essence and the complexities of Israel's story in a most compelling and engaging manner. Speaker: DJ Schneeweiss, Consul General of Israel in Toronto and Western Canada *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

The Franklin Cover-up. website (archive) | Video Born in Neligh, Nebraska, DeCamp joined the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was later assigned to serve as an aide to former CIA director William Colby, who was Deputy Ambassador to Vietnam at the time. Beginning his campaign for election while still stationed in Vietnam, DeCamp was elected and served four terms as a Nebraska state senator, from 1971 to 1987. In the May 2006 election, he was rebuffed in his attempt to return to the Legislature. He is currently a practicing attorney in Lincoln, Nebraska.