Podcasts about Diplomacy

In this episode, we discuss the restoration of Columbus Day by President Trump, the ongoing recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day in blue cities, and the historic Israel-Hamas peace deal. Join us as we analyze the implications of these events, including the return of hostages and the potential for a new era of peace in the Middle East. We also delve into the significant findings regarding the Steele dossier and the politicization of intelligence assessments. Our first guest, Fred Fleitz, former Chief of Staff to the National Security Council, provides insights on the peacemaking efforts, while Kimberly Hermann discusses the latest developments in the fight for transparency regarding government documents. Finally, Mike Howell, president and founder of the Oversight Project, shares insights on the ongoing challenges of corruption and weaponization within both federal and state levels, particularly highlighting the situation in South Carolina. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Visit our website:https://www.thewealthwarehousepodcast.com/Dave and Paul tackle a common stall-out point: starting IBC with one whole life policy and never building the system Nelson Nash intended. They cover when to add policies (spouse/kids/your increased income), how to plan expansions using convertible term, what to do with windfalls, and why loans and investments should originate from and return to your policy ecosystem.Becoming Your Own Banker by Nelson Nash:https://infinitebanking.org/product/becoming-your-own-banker/ref/46/Episode Highlights:0:00 - Episode beginning3:31 - IBC = a system, not one policy4:26 - Life changes → expand (income/spouse/kids)6:52 - Case study: don't cancel; CV > premium9:00 - Keep mature policies; avoid 1035 “churn”11:30 - Remember your why: capitalize & control12:31 - 20 years + a system; “accommodate all income”13:36 - How to expand (small adds, spouse/kids)15:03 - Kids' policies & compounding16:25 - Future-proof with convertible term & HLV19:12 - Windfalls → premium/loans/new premium20:55 - Policies as your emergency fund (liquidity)22:14 - Beneficiaries beat probate — update yearly25:03 - Investments start & return to your system28:22 - IBC is ongoing; control your capital29:55 - Episode wrap-upABOUT YOUR HOSTS:David Befort and Paul Fugere are the hosts of the Wealth Warehouse Podcast. David is the Founder/CEO of Max Performance Financial. He founded the company with the mission of educating people on the truths about money.David's mission is to show you how you can control your own money, earn guarantees, grow it tax-free, and maintain penalty-free access to it to leverage for opportunities that will provide passive income for the rest of your life.Paul, on the other hand, is an Active Duty U.S. Army officer who graduated from Norwich University in 2002 with a B.A. in History and again in 2012 with a M.A. in Diplomacy and International Terrorism. Paul met his wife Tammy at Norwich.As a family, they enjoy boating, traveling, sports, hunting, automobiles, and are self-proclaimed food people.Visit our website:https://www.thewealthwarehousepodcast.com/Catch up with David and Paul, visit the links below!Website: https://infinitebanking.org/agents/Fugere494 https://infinitebanking.org/agents/Befort399LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-a-befort-jr-09663972/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-fugere-762021b0/Email:davidandpaul@theibcguys.com

Abdullah Hayek, a Middle East History & Peace Fellow at Young Voices and an independent Middle East analyst and consultant based in the Washington, D.C. area, joins Josh to discuss the Israeli-Gaza peace talks, the recent Israeli attack on Qatar and the international response, and the potential for future peace in the Middle East region.   Follow Abdullah on X and at Young Voices:   https://x.com/ahayek99?s=21&t=S8JoQpY3m4n6bFrTo8tLrg https://www.joinyv.org/talent/abdullah-hayek  

What is the current position of Ukraine in the Ukraine-Russia war? How delicate is diplomacy with Europe and with the US for the Ukrainian government? What are the differences between working with world leaders such as Donald Trump, Boris Johnson, and Joe Biden? Rory and Alastair are joined by the former Foreign Minister of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba (2022-2024) to discuss all this and more. Get more from The Rest Is Politics with TRIP+. Enjoy bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access, live show ticket priority, our members' newsletter, and private Discord community – plus exclusive mini-series like The Rise and Fall of Rupert Murdoch.Start your 7-day free trial today at therestispolitics.com For Leading listeners, there's free access to the Wordsmith Academy - plus their report on the future of legal skills. Visit https://www.wordsmithai/politics To save your company time and money, open a Revolut Business account today via https://www.revolut.com/rb/leading, and add money to your account by 31st of December 2025 to get a £200 welcome bonus or equivalent in your local currency. Feature availability varies by plan. This offer's available for New Business customers in the UK, US, Australia and Ireland. Fees and Terms & Conditions apply.For US customers, Revolut is not a bank. Banking services and card issuance are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. Visa® and Mastercard® cards issued under license. Funds are FDIC insured up to $250,000 through Lead Bank, in the event Lead Bank fails. Fees may apply. See full terms in description. For Irish customers, Revolut Bank UAB is authorised and regulated by the Bank of Lithuania in the Republic of Lithuania and by the European Central Bank and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules. For AU customers, consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/en-AU. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). Video Editor: Josh Smith Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Producer: Alice Horrell Social Producer: Celine Charles Head of Politics: Tom Whiter Executive Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Dominic Bowen and Dr. Arian Sharifi discuss the events leading to the fall of Kabul in August 2021   and the rise of the Taliban to power in Afghanistan.  Find out more about what the Taliban have implemented in the country, how they managed to secure most of the territory from terrorism, and set a record of complete control of the territory in 50 years since the departure of the US military forces from the country.The conversation also addresses acute human rights violations against the Afghan population and the expected fall of the economy following the ban on opium production. Dominic and Arian also examine the security risks in the region emanating from different terrorist groups (especially the TTP, IS-El-K ) and the ongoing historical fight for dominion over Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Dr Sharifi assesses the way to a sustainable state through negotiations and Hibatullah Akhundzada's change of heart regarding necessary reforms.Dr. Arian Sharifi is an American-Afghan national security professional with two decades of high-level policy and academic experience. While serving as Assistant National Security Advisor for President Ghani of Afghanistan, he advised senior leaders on foreign and security affairs, led the development of over 20 national-level policies and strategies – including the National Security Policy and Counter-terrorism Strategy – and implemented numerous operations, programs, and projects in the security and intelligence sectors. Dr. Sharifi has taught graduate school at Princeton University, conducted specialized research for major organizations, and advised leading institutions including the UN, NATO, the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point, and others. Sharifi holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International Security Studies from Tufts University's Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, a Master's in Public Affairs (MPA) from Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs, and a Bachelor's (BA) in Political Science from Wesleyan University. He has published widely in academic and policy journals, and is a frequent commentator on strategic and security issues in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, and Central Asia.The International Risk Podcast brings you conversations with global experts, frontline practitioners, and senior decision-makers who are shaping how we understand and respond to international risk. From geopolitical volatility and organised crime, to cybersecurity threats and hybrid warfare, each episode explores the forces transforming our world and what smart leaders must do to navigate them. Whether you're a board member, policymaker, or risk professional, The International Risk Podcast delivers actionable insights, sharp analysis, and real-world stories that matter.Dominic Bowen is the host of The International Risk Podcast and Europe's leading expert on international risk and crisis management. As Head of Strategic Advisory and Partner at one of Europe's leading risk management consulting firms, Dominic advises CEOs, boards, and senior executives across the continent on how to prepare for uncertainty and act with intent. He has spent decades working in war zones, advising multinational companies, and supporting Europe's business leaders. Dominic is the go-to business advisor for leaders navigating risk, crisis, and strategy; trusted for his clarity, calmness under pressure, and ability to turn volatility into competitive adTell us what you liked!

Trump's Diplomatic Triumph: Expanding the Middle East Peace Consensus GUEST NAME: Conrad Black Conrad Black discusses the ceasefire deal between Gaza, Hamas, and the Israeli Defense Forces. He praises President Trump for his astute diplomacy in attracting sympathy from Arab states and non-Arab Muslim countries apart from Iran, such as Indonesia and Pakistan. Black considers this the greatest diplomatic success in the Middle East since the establishment of the state of Israel. The consensus, achieved by expanding the negotiating scope, is that established states are preferable to terrorist operations. 1936 RAMALLAH

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Send us a textIn anticipation of Voices from the Holy Land's upcoming October 19th online film salon "The Israel Occupation Tech Lab," we will hear a segment Jeremy Rothe-Kushel produced in December 2020 and then remixed for August 2021 titled "Cyberweaponry, Kill-Switch Diplomacy and the Technology of Occupation."To find out about and register for Voices from the Holy Land's October 19th "Israel Occupation Tech Lab" film salon, you can go to voicesfromtheholyland.org or Tinyurl.com/VFHL-October2025"In this week's segment, I preliminarily explore the realm of cybertechnology and cyber weapons 'battle-tested' on Palestinian people in the Occupied Territories and then deployed worldwide. This will work also to begin establishing a foundation for further future explorations into cyber breaches, cyberwar, and what could seen as a geopolitical & defacto Israeli policy; a policy to solidify Israel's realpolitikally absolute international immunity from the effective sanctioning of its asserted official territorial expansion in the West Bank and Golan Heights, and its long-term ongoing abuse of Palestinian human rights:  This geopolitical strategy could be titled "kill-switch diplomacy", based upon the presence of Israeli military intelligence originated hardware and software delivered via both civilian and military spheres, and deployed into the epicenter of critical infrastructure in countries around the world, with civil society carrots of access to Israeli high technology up front, and an implied threat of Israeli-military intelligence accessed infrastructure kill-switch sticks on the backend.The recently announced hack of SolarWinds Orion Network management software that was cyber-penetrated in early 2020 via supply side software update delivery into thousands of Information Technology systems around the world, including significant portions of the US government, such as the Pentagon, Secret Service, State Department, Treasury, Commerce and Homeland Security, and vast numbers of Fortune 500 companies, is both resonant and possibly relevant here. While we will not delve deeply into it now, I just want to mention that there is industry analysis alleging a Microsoft 365 Office Cloud tie-in to the delivery of the SolarWinds Orion exploit, plausibly tying it to the issue of last year's surprising Trump-pushed Pentagon Cloud Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure contract to Microsoft over the expected recipient and previous cloud partner of the US government Amazon, led by Trump-critic Jeff Bezos, who was also personally targeted and hacked by Saudis apparently using Israeli NSO group cyberweaponry. Microsoft, which has had Research and Design units, facilities and operations heavily based in Israel for many years, in 2015 purchased an Israeli-originated company Adallom, started by 3 veterans of the Israeli NSA Unit 8200 and cyber entrepreneurial special forces-style super-elite Talpiot Program with Series A investment funding from the "Bill Gates of Israel" and godfather of it's modern cybertechnology industry, Zohar Zisapel of the RAD Group.  The next year, and in the lead up to the development of the Pentagon Cloud project announcement and then contract award, Microsoft put Adallom in the place of and rebranded it as Microsoft Cloud App Security.And while the SolarWinds hack, described as possibly the most substantial hack in US history giving the exploiters of the intrusion "God door access", has been publicly and preliminarily ascribed to Russian SVR advanced persistent threat cyber intelligence units, as this show's earlier interview with New York Times best-selling author and journalist Seth Abramson showed, Russia and Israel worked in cyber purpose together in relation to

Interview with Ambassador Kent Logsdon on Moldova: 33:25 This week, Kelly and Tristen break down President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu's 20-point Gaza peace plan and what it signals for U.S.-Israel relations, as well as the ongoing ceasefire negotiations. They then look at the Gen-Z-led protests spreading across Morocco and Madagascar — echoing Nepal's youth uprising weeks ago — and close with Europe's efforts to rein in Russia's growing “shadow fleet” of sanction-dodging oil tankers. Finally, Kelly talks with former U.S. Ambassador to Moldova (2021 - 2024) Kent D. Logsdon about the country's recent elections and its path toward Europe amid ongoing Russian pressure.  Ambassador Kent D. Logsdon was the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova from 2021 to 2024. He previously served as the Chief of Staff to the Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment and prior to that was Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of Energy Resources. He was also the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Berlin, Germany, serving as Chargé d'Affaires, from January 2017 to May 2018. The opinions expressed in this conversation are strictly those of the participants and do not represent the views of Georgetown University or any government entity. Produced by Abdalla Nasef and Freddie Mallinson.  Recorded on October 07, 2025. Diplomatic Immunity, a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, brings you frank and candid conversations with experts on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision-makers around the world. Funding support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. For more, visit our website, and follow us on Linkedin, Twitter @GUDiplomacy, and Instagram @isd.georgetown

The Vishuddhi chakra has sixteen petals, each with different qualities and functions. On the physical side, it looks after throat, arms, face, mouth, teeth, etc., so they must all be taken care of. For instance, protecting yourself from the cold, avoiding tobacco, taking proper dental care, and so on. This is particularly important for your vibratory awareness, as the nerves which register the vibrations in the hands pass through this centre.

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   The White House has called off diplomatic efforts with Venezuela, marking a sharp shift away from negotiation and toward confrontation. We'll have the details on what led to the decision, how U.S. forces are positioning in the Caribbean, and why Caracas is now holding war drills.   Later in the show—as National Guard deployments expand, President Trump says he may invoke the Insurrection Act if legal challenges and state officials continue to block the moves.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.   Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.   YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybriefTrue Classic: Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/PDB #trueclassicpod   Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike speaks with Nicholas Burns, Managing Roy and Barbara Goodman Family Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy and International Relations at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. Burns previously served as the U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China from 2021-2025. They discuss where we are in U.S.-China relations, how the relationship has become much more complicated in recent years, how the U.S. is working with allies and partners in the region, their vital role in supporting U.S. strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific, and much more.

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On this Monday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers a variety of news topics including the NYC mayoral race involving Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa, and events held by current front-runner Zohran Mamdani; The ongoing U.S. government shutdown and the standoff between House Republicans and Senate Democrats, with potential federal employee pay impacts; The sentencing of Sean 'Diddy' Combs to over four years in prison, including the defense's plea for leniency and Combs' emotional court appearance; The arrest of former Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez in Indianapolis following a stabbing incident and his subsequent hospitalization, and President Trump's interaction with Israel and Hamas regarding hostilities in the Gaza Strip, leading to potential peace talks and hostage releases. Moshe Shear, Daniel Braun, Baruch Apisdorf, Curtis Sliwa, Nicole Malliotakis, John Catsimatidis, Isaac Herzog & Alan Dershowitz join Sid on this Monday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visit our website:https://www.thewealthwarehousepodcast.com/New policy in force, now what? Dave and Paul walk through the first moves after your IBC policy goes active. From “slow your roll” capitalizing, to trading out high-interest debt, to building an emergency reserve inside your system, they map a practical sequence so you don't chase loans just to “do something.”They also cover spotting real opportunities (and avoiding FOMO), expanding your system with additional policies, redirecting cash flow, and a quick primer on smarter ways to think about 529 plans.Becoming Your Own Banker by Nelson Nash:https://infinitebanking.org/product/becoming-your-own-banker/ref/46/Episode Highlights:0:00 – Teaser1:16 – Delayed start & plumbing mishap4:08 – One policy to start; why “now what?” is normal5:32 – “Slow your roll”: capitalizing and building liquidity6:21 – Loans don't add value by themselves7:06 – Trade out high-interest debt; snowball/“velocity banking”7:51 – Trend: eagerness to borrow vs. proper capitalization10:30 – Which debt first? Amortization vs. smallest balance11:59 – Freeing monthly cash flow with the snowball12:54 – Look for opportunities without rushing; be choosy17:25 – Cautionary tales: real estate pitches & protecting capital18:22 – More policies over time: expanding the system 22:05 – The 95/5 rule: focus on earning more, not just cutting25:45 – Kids' policies: small premiums, long runway26:41 – Premiums vs income, lifestyle creep, staying responsible28:48 – Recap: capitalize → redirect → seek opportunities → expand29:30 – 529s: usage today vs. assumptions about tomorrow32:20 – CTA: email, reviews, and sharingABOUT YOUR HOSTS:David Befort and Paul Fugere are the hosts of the Wealth Warehouse Podcast. David is the Founder/CEO of Max Performance Financial. He founded the company with the mission of educating people on the truths about money.David's mission is to show you how you can control your own money, earn guarantees, grow it tax-free, and maintain penalty-free access to it to leverage for opportunities that will provide passive income for the rest of your life.Paul, on the other hand, is an Active Duty U.S. Army officer who graduated from Norwich University in 2002 with a B.A. in History and again in 2012 with a M.A. in Diplomacy and International Terrorism. Paul met his wife Tammy at Norwich.As a family, they enjoy boating, traveling, sports, hunting, automobiles, and are self-proclaimed food people.Visit our website:https://www.thewealthwarehousepodcast.com/Catch up with David and Paul, visit the links below!Website: https://infinitebanking.org/agents/Fugere494 https://infinitebanking.org/agents/Befort399LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-a-befort-jr-09663972/...

Send us a textJurist Richard Falk discusses the double game being played by some of the European countries recently recognizing Palestine as a state in a show of concern over Israel's war of annihilation in Gaza. Their condemnation of Israel is largely symbolic, with many states continuing to do business as usual with Israel. With Western countries failing to uphold international law, Falk says civic activism is necessary to hold leaders to account. He notes the two-state solution has long since ceased to be practicable and warns that any peace plan that excludes Palestinian participation will not produce a durable peace. Falk is professor emeritus of international law at Princeton University, former UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Occupied Palestine and president of the Gaza Tribunal, an independent inquiry into British complicty in Israeli war crimes. 

Today's Episode of the Faqs Project we speak with Benjamin Hunting as we talk about his first dive into a Manga styled Sci-Fi aptly named Model UN. For those that had a College Preparatory classes that incorporated the fixtures of a Model Un you understand the academic activity where students roleplay as delegates from Global Countries, debating world issues, and practicing diplomacy through negotiation. In Benjamin's Tale a group of Model UN students come under an invasion to where the Alien lifeforms view them as heads of state and leaders of Earth. The Time for them to enact what they've learned as fostered diplomats in a Universal negotiation that could lead to the end of their lives and earth's demise. The tale combines 6 teens in this coming of age book mixed with comedy and blended in the genre of Sci-Fi.Written by Benjamin HuntingArtwork by I.E. Santillana-HernandezLetters by Lyndon RadchenkaDesign by Winston GambroCover Colors by Maja OpecicSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

We catch up with Adam Silverman and explore what to think about if you're running a tournament for the 1st time or the 21st time. Plus an overview of how the 2025 Asia Pacific Diplomacy Championship went at the Cane Toad Classic. Intro and Diplomacy chat The guys introduce the venue and their drinks (0 mins 15 secs) Gavin gives a quick update on how the Cane Toad Classic went and introduce the topic of  what do you're thinking about if you want to host a tournament (4 mins) Interview with Adam Silverman on how to run a tournament They start the interview with Adam, host of World DipCon 2025 and begin discussing how his games have been going so far this year  (5 mins 45 secs) Gavin asks Adam about what the difference is like between running a small or regular size tournament - like a standard Whipping tournament - and something as big as World DipCon (8 mins 50 secs) Adam discusses the importance of having people helping tournament organisation and what to be mindful of (11 mins 15 secs) The key things to aim for in tournament attendence (15 mins 30 secs) They discuss space and what to look for in a venue (20 mins 45 secs) Gavin and Adam talk about social activities and how to manage and plan for that (25 mins 30 secs) They talk about covering tournament costs (32 mins 30 secs) Adam discusses responsibilities for those assisting him with the tournament (37 mins) He shares what he's changed over the years based on player feedback (43 mins 15 secs) They discuss the NADF Code of Conduct (46 mins) Ken suggests the idea of a tournament finance officer (47 mins 45 secs) Gavin asks if Adam's taken anything away from our tournaments he's attended and brought to his own (50 mins 40 secs) The interview starts wrapping up before Ken and Gavin give their thoughts on key takeaways for them (52 mins) Cane Toad Classic wrap up: how to improve a tournament Gavin and Ken discuss player feedback from the tournament to help with future Cane Toads, plus the guys' own learnings (1 hr 0 mins 15 secs) Gavin starts sharing his ideas for next year's Cane Toad Classic, including the prospect of it moving to the Gold Coast in 2026  (1 hr 9 mins 30 secs) The guys get another round of drinks - and we get an update on how their next drinks taste as a Diplomacy mid-game before discussing further options to consider for next year and a possible future year venue (1 hr 12 mins 30 secs) Diplomacy chat Gavin has played for the first time in 5 years a virtual game using Backstabbr and Discord in a round of Snake Pit (1 hr 30 mins 30 secs) He discusses how it all went and what his experience was like - Gavin played as Austria and developed a great AIR with Sigurd (Italy) and Rob Hillier (Russia). You can view the game on Backstabbr, including an Austrian army in Liverpool (1 hr 33 mins) Ken mentions the latest DBN Deadline news discussing a new AI Diplomacy model, and we give a big thanks to DBN for covering in Gameday Live the Cane Toad Classic (1 hr 41 mins 30 secs) They talk about upcoming Australian tournaments before wrapping up the show (1 hr 46 mins 15 secs) Venue: Lang's Lounge, Brisbane Drinks for the interview: Gavin: Sally IPA by Your Mates Brewery, Queensland and a cheap and cheerful red Ken: Stone & Wood Hazey IPA, New South Wales followed by a Sally IPA Just a reminder you can support the show by giving it 5 stars on iTunes or Stitcher. And don't forget if you want to help pay off the audio equipment... or buy the guys a drink, you can also donate at Patreon, plus you get extra podcast episodes! Lastly, don't forget to subscribe so you get the latest Diplomacy Games episodes straight to your phone. Thanks as always to Dr Dan aka "The General" for his rockin' intro tune.

This week, Kelly talks with Reuters reporter and author Ernest Scheyder about critical minerals and his new book: "The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives." Ernest Scheyder is a senior correspondent with Reuters covering critical minerals and the global energy transition. "The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power our Lives," was published in early 2025 by One Signal Publishers/Atria Books. It was longlisted for the 2024 National Book Award and was named the American Energy Society's Energy Book of the Year. He previously wrote about the U.S. shale revolution – drawing on a two-year stint based in oil-rich North Dakota – as well as politics and the environment.  Find the book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/War-Below-Lithium-Copper-Global/dp/1668011808/ Find more of Ernest's work here: https://www.reuters.com/authors/ernest-scheyder/  The opinions expressed in this conversation are strictly those of the participants and do not represent the views of Georgetown University or any government entity. Produced by Abdalla Nasef and Freddie Mallinson.  Recorded on September 30, 2025. Diplomatic Immunity, a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, brings you frank and candid conversations with experts on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision-makers around the world. Funding support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. For more, visit our website, and follow us on Linkedin, Twitter @GUDiplomacy, and Instagram @isd.georgetown

Larry talks to Dr. Robert Farley from the Patterson School of Diplomacy about the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia and takes your calls and comments on if pool is considered a sport in hour 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why This Episode Matters:Dan Rothman isn't just the guitarist of London Grammar, he's a prolific songwriter, producer, and collaborator who's helped carry the band through more than a decade of international success. In this conversation, Dan shares candid reflections on band diplomacy, the power of restraint, and the deep emotional connections that make songs timeless.Who is Dan Rothman:Dan Rothman is best known as the guitarist and co-founder of London Grammar, the British trio whose atmospheric sound and powerhouse vocals have captivated global audiences. Beyond the band, Dan has written, produced, and collaborated with a wide range of artists, and is carving out a serious path as a songwriter and producer in his own right.What We Dive Into:* The balance between being a diplomat and being an artist* How therapy and self-reflection shaped Dan's role in the band* The importance of restraint in guitar and production choices* Lessons from industry legends (Mark Ronson, Greg Alexander, Sting)* Why relationships matter more than hit-making formulas* The beauty of collaboration vs the myth of doing it all aloneThree Key Takeaways:* Diplomacy keeps bands together - Dan calls himself the “bridge” between personalities, showing how soft skills can be as important as technical ones.* Restraint is a superpower - from guitar playing to production, leaving space often creates the strongest emotional impact.* Collaboration > Isolation - even the biggest producers lean on others' strengths. Great records are born from relationships, not ego.Before You Go:Think about your own sessions: are you leaving space for the artist's voice, or filling it with your own ideas? Try practicing restraint and see what emerges when you focus on trust and emotion over perfection.Chapters:0:00 – Intro1:25 – Beyond London Grammar?3:25 – Music as relationships5:35 – Diplomacy, therapy, and keeping the band together7:30 – Saying no to “smash hits”12:30 – The making of “Hey Now”17:55 – Does hard work make a better song?23:00 – Deliberation vs spontaneity24:20 – Guitar tones, amps, and the London Grammar sound28:40 – The art of restraint in guitar playing37:20 – Writing songs that move people41:20 – Emotion over analysis in songwriting48:00 – California Soil and collaborative creation50:20 – Returning to DIY and reflecting on Truth Is a Beautiful Thing57:20 – Collaboration vs doing it all alone59:50 – Quick Hits1:06:15 – Closing reflections & outroList of References from the Interview:Songs:* “Hey Now” – London Grammar* “All My Love” – London Grammar* “You Only Get What You Give” – New Radicals* “Message in a Bottle” – The Police* “Murder on the Dancefloor” – Sophie Ellis-BextorProducts/Gear:* Vox AC30* Fender Twin Reverb* Strymon Flint pedal* UAD Ox Box* H-Delay (Waves)Connect with Dan:* YouTube: @Rothmanmusic* Instagram: @dan.hjrothman* Spotify: London Grammar* Apple Music: London GrammarConnect with Toru:* Website: torubeat.com* Instagram: @torubeat* YouTube: @torubeat* Spotify: Toru* Apple Music: ToruCredits:This episode was co-produced, engineered and edited by Matthew Diaz. From ProducerHead, this is Toru, and in a way, so are you. Peace. Get full access to ProducerHead at producerhead.substack.com/subscribe

Following India’s recent victory against Pakistan in the Asia Cup, handshakes were absent and India refused to accept the trophy. Andrew Mueller plots the course of these nations’ geopolitical tensions on the cricket field. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HEADLINE: Jimmy Lai's Imprisonment Highlights UK's "Stovepiped" Diplomacy with China GUEST NAME: Mark Clifford 50 WORD SUMMARY: Jimmy Lai, a jailed British citizen and prominent Hong Kong dissident, is a litmus test for freedom. The Starmer government is now showing movement, potentially working with the US for his release. The UK faces criticism for "stovepiping" diplomacy, failing to link Lai's freedom to economic issues, such as China's desired mega embassy. China asserts ownership over Lai based on his ethnicity. 1874 HONG KONG

In mid-September, while many China watchers were focused on the Xiangshan Forum, the Chinese military's annual high-level security and defense convening in Beijing, another major annual meeting was being held by the Ministry of Public Security in the Chinese city of Lianyungang (2-2-3). The Lianyungang Forum dates to 2015 but was upgraded and renamed the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum in 2022 following Xi Jinping's launch of the Global Security Initiative. This year it was attended by 2,000 participants from 120 countries, regions and international organizations. The theme was “Shaping Global Public Security Together: United Action to Tackle Diverse Threats.”  As Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong made clear in his opening speech, China is advancing an alternative to the western-led security order. Dr. Sheena Chestnut Greitens is a leading expert on Beijing's push to reshape the global security order and promote China as a model and global security provider to developing countries. Sheena is an associate professor at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin where she directs UT's Asia Policy Program and serves as editor-in-chief of the Texas National Security Review. She is also a nonresident scholar at the Carnegie Endowment of International Peace, and a visiting associate professor of research in Indo-Pacific security at the China Landpower Studies Center of the U.S. Army War College's Strategic Studies Institute. Relevant to this episode's discussion, Sheena recently published a co-authored report for the Carnegie Endowment of International Peace Carnegie titled “A New World Cop.” Timestamps:  [00:00] Start [02:30] The Global Security Initiative and Xi Jinping's Grand Strategy [05:22] Outcomes of the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum  [08:50] What Do Participant Countries Gain?  [12:23] How Do Recipient Countries Use Chinese Technologies?  [16:12] Countries Rejecting China's Surveillance Technologies  [21:49] China's Rewriting of Global Norms [28:18] Potential Policy Responses to the GSI 

This episode originally aired on May 3, 2021 (Episode 244), and I'm bringing it back because so many of you told me how much it resonated. If you've ever struggled with a partner who shuts down or found yourself withdrawing, this one's worth revisiting. Whether you're navigating it now, reflecting on the past, or supporting someone you love, I hope it brings clarity and hope. Few things hurt more than reaching for your partner and being met with silence. In this episode, I'm unpacking why people shut down, how it damages connection, and what you can do to change the pattern. We'll look at the pursue-withdraw cycle, Gottman's “Four Horsemen,” and why emotional safety is the key to breaking through. You'll learn how to soften your approach, communicate vulnerably, and rebuild trust - while also considering when it's time to stop chasing and start filling your own cup.  As you listen, think about how you usually respond when your partner withdraws and what effect that has. Consider what might change if you focused more on creating safety than on pushing for answers. And ask yourself where you could begin creating fulfillment in your own life, instead of waiting for your partner to engage. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction & Why Partners Shut Down 06:00 The Pursue-Withdraw Cycle in Relationships 11:04 The Impact of Withdrawal and Avoidance 13:01 Gottman's Four Horsemen & The Cost of Stonewalling 15:12 Why Withdrawal Happens & When It's About More Than You 20:40 Creating Emotional Safety and Communicating Vulnerably 28:04 Positive Reinforcement, Diplomacy & Patience 36:10 Filling Your Own Cup & Breaking the Chase Cycle If you'd like more support as you work on these skills, check out my Communication That Connects Free Training. It's designed to help you move out of conflict loops and into conversations that bring you closer, and it comes with a workbook to guide you through the process. You can also take my How Healthy Is Your Relationship? Quiz for quick insight into what's working well and where you might want to focus your growth. Let's stay connected beyond the podcast. I share more tools and encouragement every week on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. And I'd love to hear from you if this episode sparked a question, gave you an idea for a future topic, or made you think about your relationship in a new way - let's talk! And a special thank you to the sponsor of today's episode: Headway. I love reading and learning, but I don't always have time to sit down with a book. The Headway app makes it easy to keep growing with bite-sized summaries of the best titles out there, and I use it almost every day. If you'd like to try it, you can save 25% at makeheadway.com/lhs with the promo code LHS. Let's keep learning and growing together.

Admiral James Stavridis is a 4-Star Navy Admiral who served as Supreme Allied Commander of NATO. Following his military career, he served as Dean of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. Currently he serves as Partner and Vice Chairman of The Carlyle Group, one of the world's largest private equity firms. He also serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Rockefeller Foundation. In this episode we discuss the following: To be a great leader, you have to be in shape. Leaders need energy and health, and sleep is a weapon. If you're not rested, you're not ready for battle. Admiral Stavridis was Captain of a destroyer that failed inspection, it was his peers that had his back and saved him that day. Invest in our peer relationships because they will be honest with us and be unafraid to reach out. Great leaders are great readers. To be a reader is to lead a thousand lives. Every book is a simulator, whether we're learning resilience from The Old Man and the Sea or leadership from the Godfather. Since conducting this interview, I have been reading The Admiral's Bookshelf, and I love learning the lessons he learned from his top 25 books. And because of this conversation I created my own bookshelf of the 25 books that have most influenced me. I've pasted these in the show notes and on my website.   The Admiral's final lesson is timeless. Be humble.  And inspired by The Admiral's Bookshelf, I created my own bookshelf. Nate Meikle's Bookshelf The Book of Mormon & Bible Taught me about Jesus Christ, love, repentance, forgiveness, and endurance Great Expectations by Charles Dickens Reminds me to avoid the superficial Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom Motivated me to become a professor Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki The first book to get me excited about personal finance, one of the most important, underappreciated topics IMO. A Man for All Seasons by Robert Bolt Motivates me to be honest in all things How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Improved my communication skills dramatically Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy Warns me of the dangers of infidelity Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte Motivates me to live a life of integrity My Personal Best by John Wooden Taught me about servant leadership and to treat friendship like a fine art The Black Swan by Nassim Taleb Made me realize the importance of long tail events Jim Trelease Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease Motivated me to teach my daughter to read at age 2, read tens of thousands of books to her (and our subsequent 3 children), and ultimately write my own book (Little Miss) about how to inspire children to love reading Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath Taught me the importance of storytelling and how to tell great stories The Wise Heart by Jack Kornfield Taught me about Buddhism, and the three causes of human suffering (Grasping, Aversion, Delusion) A Guide to the Good Life by William Irvine Taught me about Stoic Philosophy and the value of negative visualization and wanting the things we have The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt Taught me to not coddle my children and the dangers of cognitive distortions (and the value of cognitive behavioral therapy) The Singularity is Near by Ray Kurzweill (published in 2005) Made me realize that AI is likely the most important invention ever, and persuaded me that Artificial General Intelligence will arrive during my lifetime Poor Charlie's Almanack, by Charlie Munger The greatest collection of wisdom I've ever come across related to investing (specifically) and decision making (generally) Thinking In Bets by Annie Duke Taught me about the dangers of resulting / outcome bias (judging a decision by the outcome rather than the process) Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss Taught me the importance of seeing a negotiation from the other person's point of view, and constantly showing them that you understand their position (by labeling, mirroring, and using an accusations audit) Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson Taught me about elite ambition, determination, and focus Endurance by Alfred Lansing Taught me about unflinching leadership Good Energy by Casey Means Persuaded me to eliminate processed foods and exercise 5-6 days per week Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card Reminds me how capable children are Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan Inspires me to be courageous The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams Reminds me to try to laugh every day, in every class, in every conversation

Visit our website:https://www.thewealthwarehousepodcast.com/Fresh off the annual South Dakota pheasant trip, Dave and Paul unpack how time in the field mirrors smart money habits. From planning that survives “first contact,” to keeping dry powder ready so you can seize opportunities, to teaching kids stewardship and building legacy, this episode ties hunting camp lessons directly to the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC). Expect talk on independence, autonomy, privacy, patience & timing, and why liquidity you control beats balances that just “look good on paper.”Becoming Your Own Banker by Nelson Nash:https://infinitebanking.org/product/becoming-your-own-banker/ref/46/Episode Highlights:0:00 - Teaser & open2:17 - The crew: annual trip, fellowship, and why like-minded matters3:38 - How the hunt parallels IBC4:52 - Healthy disagreements (Bitcoin, moon landing) + shared values6:22 - The common thread7:00 - Independence, autonomy, privacy & healthy skepticism8:39 - Legacy and making memories with your kids9:31 - Planning meets reality12:00 - Translating hiccups to IBC13:16 - Patience & timing14:23 - Loaded shotgun vs. locked-up 401(k) liquidity15:53 - Fancy gear vs. dry powder16:34 - Getting better each year = older policies perform better17:24 - Stewardship and teaching the next generation18:02 - Accessing capital without interrupting growth22:02 - Save 30% rule: habits that build wealth22:32 - Seeking independence from commercial banking23:50 - Why IBC contributors may fuel less inflation24:57 - Hunters' autonomy as a money mindset28:27 - Episode wrap-upABOUT YOUR HOSTS:David Befort and Paul Fugere are the hosts of the Wealth Warehouse Podcast. David is the Founder/CEO of Max Performance Financial. He founded the company with the mission of educating people on the truths about money.David's mission is to show you how you can control your own money, earn guarantees, grow it tax-free, and maintain penalty-free access to it to leverage for opportunities that will provide passive income for the rest of your life.Paul, on the other hand, is an Active Duty U.S. Army officer who graduated from Norwich University in 2002 with a B.A. in History and again in 2012 with a M.A. in Diplomacy and International Terrorism. Paul met his wife Tammy at Norwich.As a family, they enjoy boating, traveling, sports, hunting, automobiles, and are self-proclaimed food people.Visit our website:https://www.thewealthwarehousepodcast.com/Catch up with David and Paul, visit the links below!Website: https://infinitebanking.org/agents/Fugere494 https://infinitebanking.org/agents/Befort399LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-a-befort-jr-09663972/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-fugere-762021b0/Email:davidandpaul@theibcguys.com

David Lebovitz is a cookbook author and pastry chef based in Paris. After spending 13 years in the pastry kitchen at the legendary Chez Panisse, he embarked on a prolific blogging and cookbook writing career. His latest is an all-new edition of the classic Ready for Dessert, a revised and expanded collection. It's so fun to talk with David about life and pastries in Paris and about updating this classic book. And before that Matt, along with the show's lead producer Clayton, laced up their shoes to run the inaugural New York City Bakery Half Marathon. They have a field report from all those miles, and all that laminated pastry dough while visiting 8 bakeries around NYC over the course of the run.   Subscribe to This Is TASTE: ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group experts Lucian Kim, Olga Oliker, and Stephen Pomper about battlefield developments in Ukraine, the Trump administration's diplomatic efforts to end the war, and what might lie ahead.In this episode of Hold Your Fire, Richard is joined by Crisis Group's Ukraine expert Lucian Kim, Europe director Olga Oliker and chief of policy Stephen Pomper. They unpack recent developments along Ukraine's frontlines and the role of drones. They discuss President Trump's August meeting with President Putin in Alaska, the Trump team's mixed messages on what kind of deal Russia and Ukraine might be willing to accept, and what to make of Trump's rhetoric at the UN General Assembly. They also look at the mood in Ukraine and the recent controversy over a bill that would have curbed anti-corruption agencies. Finally, they touch on Russian incursions into the airspace of NATO countries, whether Moscow might further test NATO's resolve and the future of European security.Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more, check out our commentary Beyond the Ukraine Summits: Five Realities after Three Years of War and our Ukraine country page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two new books dive into the details of diplomacy. First, in the 1960s U Thant became the first non-Western secretary-general of the United Nations. Now his grandson, historian Thant Myint-U, has written Peacemaker, a new biography of the diplomat. In today's episode, Thant speaks with NPR's Michele Keleman about his grandfather's journey. Then, Hussein Agha and Robert Malley have been a part of negotiations to end the conflict between Israel and Palestine. In today's episode, they speak with NPR's Scott Simon about their book Tomorrow Is Yesterday, a history of that failed peace process.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Interview with Pranaya Rana on Nepal: 26:50 This week, Kelly and Tristen talk through Trump's speech at the UN General Assembly, his visit last week to the UK, and the administration's recent strikes on suspected Venezuelan cartels. They also provide some brief updates since the last episode: on Jair Bolsonaro's conviction in Brazil and the new Saudi-Pakistan defense agreement.  Kelly then talks with independent journalist Pranaya Rana about recent protests and political change in Nepal, where Gen-Z-led protests have upended the country's politics. Pranaya Rana writes Kalam Weekly, a current affairs newsletter from Kathmandu, Nepal. He was Chief Editor of The Record, and Features Editor and Opinions Editor at The Kathmandu Post. Rana is also a professional translator. Read his substack here: https://kalamweekly.substack.com/  The opinions expressed in this conversation are strictly those of the participants and do not represent the views of Georgetown University or any government entity. Produced by Abdalla Nasef and Freddie Mallinson.  Recorded on September 23, 2025. Diplomatic Immunity, a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, brings you frank and candid conversations with experts on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision-makers around the world. Funding support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. For more, visit our website, and follow us on Linkedin, Twitter @GUDiplomacy, and Instagram @isd.georgetown

The 80th UN General Assembly should be consequential given all that's happening: the genocide in Gaza, spiralling emergencies, aid cuts, the crisis of trust in the UN system. But does the rhetoric in New York match the urgency we see across the globe? From UNGA's high-level week in New York, producer Levi Sharpe and host Tammam Aloudat unpack events, contrast the Gaza flotilla with the suits at UN headquarters, and discuss what it all says about where humanitarian action is heading. Guest:  Tammam Aloudat, CEO of The New Humanitarian, and host of the Rethinking Humanitarianism podcast. ____ Got a question or feedback? Email podcast@thenewhumanitarian.org or post on social media using the hashtag #RethinkingHumanitarianism. ____ SHOW NOTES United States of America - President Addresses United Nations General Debate, 80th Session   Brazil - President Addresses United Nations General Debate, 80th Session   Colombia - President Addresses United Nations General Debate, 80th Session   Syria - President Addresses United Nations General Debate, 80th Session   Remaking humanitarianism: Dispatches from the future      

A. Wess Mitchell, former Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, historian, and author of Great Power Diplomacy: The Skill of Statecraft from Attila the Hun to Kissinger, joins the show to discuss just what diplomacy is. ▪️ Times     •      01:37 Introduction     •      02:08 Bad reutation      •      04:37 Misconceptions              •      09:35 A part of grand strategy      •      13:11 Not trickery              •      18:05 Attila the Hun               •      24:17 Appeasement           •      35:00 Other options              •      39:33 The State Department      •      44:22 Molding diplomats           •      47:31 Ukraine             •      52:47 Major risks Follow along on Instagram, X @schoolofwarpod, and YouTube @SchoolofWarPodcast Find a transcript of today's episode on our School of War Substack

Trump just met with Zelensky in the Oval Office — calling it “for the good of the world.” The deal-making resumes. Today on MVCR: the angles, the stakes, the truth. #MVCRPodcast #AmericaFirst #Trump2025 #DiplomacyInAction

Trump just met with Zelensky in the Oval Office — calling it “for the good of the world.” The deal-making resumes. Today on MVCR: the angles, the stakes, the truth. #MVCRPodcast #AmericaFirst #Trump2025 #DiplomacyInAction

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     Australia's Decline and Global Threats: China, Red Sea, and UK Diplomacy Gregory Copley Gregory Copley links Australia's economic decline to "woke" politics and over-regulation. He discusses Xi Jinping's struggles, Red Sea instability (Houthis), and King Charles's masterful diplomacy during President Trump's UK visit 1899. THE CITY OF PEKING HEADED FOR THE BOXERS

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In this episode, Liliya Khasanova shares her inspiring journey of empowering youth to become leaders in interfaith dialogue and global peacebuilding. From her work with A Common Word Among Youth (ACWAY) to her academic pursuits, Liliya speaks about the importance of giving young people the tools and confidence to navigate a world filled with complex challenges and divisions.   Maurice and Liliya explore the creation of the Interfaith Development Goals (IDGs) and how these goals connect to the Inner Development Goals framework. They discuss the role of faith and collaboration in fostering understanding, and the need for mental health support and self-reflection in youth leadership. This episode offers practical insights into building bridges across cultures and faith traditions through dialogue, empathy, and action.   With over a decade at ACWAY, Liliya has organized eight global youth forums, trained young leaders around the world, and currently serves as a post-doctoral scholar at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. Her work is a testament to the transformative power of youth-led initiatives in shaping a more just and peaceful world.   Listener Engagement: Explore more about Liliya's organization, ACWAY, through LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Connect with Liliya on LinkedIn. Share your feedback on this episode through our Walk Talk Listen Feedback link – your thoughts matter!   Follow Us: Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast by following us on Facebook and Instagram. Visit 100mile.org or mauricebloem.com for more episodes and information about our work. Check out the special series "Enough for All" and learn more about the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).

The major rivers of the Rio Grande and the Colorado run through both the United States and Mexico and they are the source of a water sharing agreement between the two countries that dates back to 1944. Under the terms of this treaty, Mexico must send 430 million cubic metres of water per year from the Rio Grande to the US, to supply Texas and dozens of cities near the border. Whilst the US sends a much larger allocation of nearly 1.85 billion cubic metres of water a year, from the Colorado River to supply Mexico's border cities like Mexicali and Tijuana. But 80 years on, a deepening row over a shortage of water has put the treaty in jeopardy. Mexico is in arrears and has failed to keep up with its water deliveries to the US for much of this century and its unlikely to meet its obligation this year too. Farmers on both sides are struggling to water their crops, whilst the border cities are facing water shortages for both their populations and industries. And pressure on Mexico is mounting with President Trump earlier this year accusing Mexico of ‘stealing' the water. So this week on The Inquiry, we're asking ‘Why does Mexico owe the US water?'Contributors: Stephen Mumme, Emeritus Professor in Political Science, Colorado State University, USA Dr Rosario Sanchez, Senior Research Scientist, Texas Water Resources Institute, USA Susanne Schmeier, Professor in Water Co-operation, Law and Diplomacy, IHE Delft, The Netherlands. Naho Mirumachi, Professor in Environmental Politics, King's College, London, UK Presenter: Gary O'Donoghue Producer: Jill Collins Researcher: Maeve Schaeffer Technical Producer: Craig Boardman Production Management Assistant: Liam Morrey Editor: Tom Bigwood{Photo: The Rio Grande River and surrounding land that divides the USA and Mexico. Credit: Daniel Slim/Getty Images)

This week Mike speaks with Kurt Campbell, former Deputy Secretary of State and President Biden's “Asia Czar.” He is currently Chairman of The Asia Group and Distinguished Fellow in Diplomacy with the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. They discuss the U.S. strategic approach to the Indo-Pacific, the buildup of international security architecture, working in the Biden administration, and the role of technology in geopolitical competition. 

The Best of Five Years! Enjoy clips from the following DSP episodes (these are NOT IN ORDER of what is played in this pod!) TOS: Where My Son is Concerned TOS Part1: Mother of the House of Silicon (With Guest, Austin Smith) TNG: Here Comes Frazier TNG Part II: Riker F*cks for Diplomacy! DS9: Moggie's Got the Lobes DS9: She Becomes Kai and Then We Cry DS9: A Scarier Possession of Keiko O'Brien VOY: He Built Her a Bathtub!!! VOY: Decompile the Wife (Part 2) VOY: Must Have Been Something You Assimilated VOY: The Tuvok Orchard ENT: Kiss and Repair: The exotism of the Apothecary Woman DSC: Imagine We Are In the Rebel Tent DSC Part 1: Measure of a Woman (with Guest, Spotted Girafe) LOW: Alternate Dimension Technology Recovery Girls Trip PIC: Sometimes the Tesla Hits Back SNW: Slaying the Citizens of Canada Via Chess SNW: Derailed Again By Hot Spock Special Release: Brighten the Corner Where You Are (With Guest, John Billingsley!) Special Release: Elevator Pagh Reading Special Release: Ladies of Star Trek Special Release: As the Kids Say, "Relatable" (With Guest, Una McCormack) Lets do five more years!

Visit our website:https://www.thewealthwarehousepodcast.com/This week, Dave and Paul unpack a common client question: “What should I do with a windfall?”Drawing from a recent mastermind with fellow IBC practitioners, they compare strategies for deploying a large lump sum while keeping smart liquidity: one-time PUA lump sums, using a Premium Deposit Fund (PDF Max) to prepay years of premiums, and sequencing dollars so outside cash flows (like note income) auto-fund new policies.Becoming Your Own Banker by Nelson Nash:https://infinitebanking.org/product/becoming-your-own-banker/ref/46/Episode Highlights:0:00 - Teaser & open1:18 - Episode beginning, remembering Charlie Kirk6:59 - Design ideas and real numbers12:11 - Scheduling premiums13:36 - Mastermind case: $700k home-sale windfall14:38 - Option 1: Large PUA lump sum18:05 - Option 2: PDF Max23:04 - Option 3: Sequence the dollars25:43 - Policy age = more flexibility; job-loss scenarios without surrenderingABOUT YOUR HOSTS:David Befort and Paul Fugere are the hosts of the Wealth Warehouse Podcast. David is the Founder/CEO of Max Performance Financial. He founded the company with the mission of educating people on the truths about money.David's mission is to show you how you can control your own money, earn guarantees, grow it tax-free, and maintain penalty-free access to it to leverage for opportunities that will provide passive income for the rest of your life.Paul, on the other hand, is an Active Duty U.S. Army officer who graduated from Norwich University in 2002 with a B.A. in History and again in 2012 with a M.A. in Diplomacy and International Terrorism. Paul met his wife Tammy at Norwich.As a family, they enjoy boating, traveling, sports, hunting, automobiles, and are self-proclaimed food people.Visit our website:https://www.thewealthwarehousepodcast.com/Catch up with David and Paul, visit the links below!Website: https://infinitebanking.org/agents/Fugere494 https://infinitebanking.org/agents/Befort399LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-a-befort-jr-09663972/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-fugere-762021b0/Email:davidandpaul@theibcguys.com

In this episode, guest host Ben Whedon sits down with Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne from Texas to discuss the recent redistricting in her state and its implications for the upcoming elections. As Texas adds Republican-leaning seats, we explore the shifting political landscape, the impact of new residents from blue states, and the importance of policies that resonate with Texans. The conversation also delves into Congress's challenges regarding spending, tariffs, and the path forward for the Republican Party. Also, Ben engages in a thought-provoking discussion with former Deputy National Security Advisor Victoria Coates, currently with the Heritage Foundation. We analyze the escalating conflict in Gaza, the implications of Israel's ground offensive, and the complexities surrounding the relationship between the U.S. and Israel. Victoria shares insights on the challenges of negotiating peace with Hamas, the shifting public opinion regarding Israel, and the potential for a diplomatic resolution. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Donald Trump wants to broker peace in two of the world's most intractable wars: Gaza and Ukraine. But this week, both crises have escalated – and the man he's tasked with solving them has no previous diplomatic experience.Steve Witkoff, a real estate mogul and Trump's closest confidante, is now at the centre of American foreign policy as the ‘envoy for everything'.On today's Global Story, we speak with the BBC's State Department Correspondent, Tom Bateman, and ask whether Witkoff's unconventional style is a weakness – or a strength.Every weekday, this is The Global Story. The world is changing. Decisions made in the US and by the second Trump administration are accelerating that change. But they are also a symptom of it. With Asma Khalid in DC, Tristan Redman in London, and the backing of the BBC's international newsroom, The Global Story brings clarity to politics, business and foreign policy in a time of connection and disruption. For more episodes, just search 'The Global Story' wherever you get your BBC Podcasts.Producers: Cat Farnsworth and Aron Keller Executive producer: James Shield Mix: Travis Evans Senior news editor: China CollinsImage: President Donald Trump and Steve Witkoff. Sarah Yenesel/EPA/Shutterstock