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American Diplomat

American Diplomat

By: Ambassador (Retired) Dan Rosenblum and Writer/Producer Laura Bennett
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American Diplomat goes behind the scenes to hear real stories from diplomats who lived newsworthy events overseas. Experience the Cuban revolution, Central American insurgencies, the end of apartheid and more through the eyes of those who were there. A project of Arizona State University.American Diplomat 2024 Politics & Government
Episodes
  • What The Government Doesn't Want You to Know

    What The Government Doesn't Want You to Know
    Jun 25 2026

    Gotcha, right? Or, "Click before it's too late!" Or even, "Hey, kid. You're pretty good at this. Want a real gun?" Career public diplomacy officer Karl Stoltz tells the truth about "FIMI" – deep fakes, false personas, trolls, bots – lies that aim to provoke fear and anger and destabilize target populations.
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    42 mins
  • Y2K to H1B?

    Y2K to H1B?
    Jun 18 2026

    When did the US first warm to India and why? Why did Pakistan nominate Trump for a Nobel? And what does the Y2K bug have to do with US-India relations today? Former ambassador Don Lu shares stories and insight on person-to person diplomacy and his personal connection to Disney's Splash Mountain.
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    36 mins
  • Politics by Other Means?

    Politics by Other Means?
    Jun 11 2026

    Why can't we just bomb our way to victory in Iran? Listen to Lt. General Karen Gibson, former Director of Intelligence for U.S. Central Command, tell tales of the three-legged stool of military, intel and diplomacy in Iran, Afghanistan, and Iraq – when things go well and when they do not.
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    40 mins
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