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American Ambassadors Live! Podcast
The American Ambassadors Live! Podcast (previously called CAA Live!) invites foreign policy experts and practitioners from the United States and around the world to share their perspectives on critical international issues. Disclaimer: Views expressed on this program are solely those of individual members and should not be construed as those of the Council of American Ambassadors, executive leadership, membership as a whole, or individuals or organizations that provide financial support to the Council of American Ambassadors.
- 149 - Balkans Mission: A Perspective on Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia
Join Ambassador G. Philip Hughes and Ambassador Thomas Riley on American Ambassadors Live! with host, Ambassador Jim Rosapepe in a debrief of the Council of American Ambassadors' recent Mission to the Balkans. The three countries visited during the Mission were: Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia. Discussed in the podcast are the aspirations of each country to join the EU, the influence of China and Russia in the region, and key take aways from the trip.
Ambassador G. Philip Hughes served as the U.S. Ambassador to Barbados, Dominica, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines from 1990 to 1993. Prior his appointment, Ambassador Hughes served as Executive Secretary of the National Security Council during 1989 and 1990.
Ambassador Thomas Riley was the United States Ambassador to Morocco from 2003 to 2009. Ambassador Riley was selected as the recipient of the State Department's 2009 Sue M. Cobb Award for Exemplary Diplomatic Service, the only award given by the State Department to a political-appointee Ambassador. He joined BrightSource Energy, an Oakland, California-based global provider of utility scale solar technology, as senior adviser for International business development.
Ambassador Jim Rosapepe served as the U.S. Ambassador to Romania from 1998 to 2001 and is a member of the CAA Board of Directors. He currently is Chairman and CEO of Patuxent Capital Group LLC and serves in the Maryland State Senate.
Wed, 30 Aug 2023 - 42min - 148 - Mastering the Art of Diplomacy: an Interview with Ambassador Sondland
Join Ambassador Sondland on American Ambassadors Live! with host, Ambassador Jim Rosapepe discussing Ambassador Sondland's recent book, The Envoy. Ambassador Sondland shares his experiences while Ambassador to the EU, examining the real job of the ambassador, his relationship with President Zelenskyy, and the differences between career and political ambassadors.
Ambassador Gordon Sondland, the guest for today’s podcast is Ambassador Gordon Sondland. He is the Founder and CEO of Provenance Hotels, a national owner and operator of full-service boutique “lifestyle” hotels. In January 2022 he joined the Board of Directors at AHLA, the American Hotel & Lodging Association. In 2018, Sondland was appointed to serve as the 20th United States Ambassador to the European Union. As Ambassador, Sondland was one of the highest-ranking US officials in Europe and his portfolio included trade, energy, national security, defense agriculture and several other files. Sondland has held positions on Governor Kulongoski’s transition team, as well as on the Commission for White House Fellowships to which he was appointed by President George W. Bush. Most recently he wrote the book, The Envoy: Mastering the Art of Diplomacy with Trump and the World released in October of 2022.
Ambassador Jim Rosapepe served as the U.S. Ambassador to Romania from 1998 to 2001 and is a member of the CAA Board of Directors. He currently is Chairman and CEO of Patuxent Capital Group LLC and serves in the Maryland State Senate.
Wed, 11 Jan 2023 - 26min - 147 - Sweden - Partnership for Peace to NATO
Join Ambassador Siebert on American Ambassadors Live! with host, Ambassador Jim Rosapepe in a discussion of Sweden's history, partnership with Peace, and the path to joining NATO.
Ambassador Jim Rosapepe served as the U.S. Ambassador to Romania from 1998 to 2001 and is a member of the CAA Board of Directors. He currently is Chairman and CEO of Patuxent Capital Group LLC and serves in the Maryland State Senate.
Tue, 20 Dec 2022 - 22min - 146 - Nuclear War: Very Real Threat
Joseph Cirincione joins American Ambassadors Live! host, Ambassador Jim Rosapepe discussing the current nuclear threat. What are the risks? What should be the appropriate response to each risk? How would nuclear war unfold in an isolated location and or globally? What response with inherent ramifications is warranted?
Joseph Cirincione a national security analyst and nuclear security expert for the past 40 years. He is an adjunct faculty member at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. He was appointed president of the Ploughshares Fund, a grant foundation focused on nuclear nonproliferation and conflict resolution. He has served on the International Security Advisory Board for Secretaries of State Hillary Clinton and John Kerry and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He is the author of seven books, the most recent title: Nuclear Nightmares: Securing the World Before it is Too Late. Cirincione has also served as vice president for national security and international policy at the Center for American Progress.
Ambassador Jim Rosapepe served as the U.S. Ambassador to Romania from 1998 to 2001 and is a member of the CAA Board of Directors. He currently is Chairman and CEO of Patuxent Capital Group LLC and serves in the Maryland State Senate.
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 - 38min - 145 - Don't Poke the Russian Bear, but be Helpful
Ambassador Tod Sedgwick joins American Ambassadors Live! host, Ambassador Jim Rosapepe, considering a question for Slovakia and Europe, "What happens when, not if, Russia cuts it [gas] off?" Join them in a discussion of Slovakia's history to become the sovereign state it is now, Slovakia's military, and current energy situation. Also, learn how the Slovaks view the Russia/Ukraine war and what they are doing to supporting the Ukrainians. Ambassador Tod Sedgwick served as the former U.S. Ambassador to Slovakia (2010-2015). He serves on the board of the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress along with the board of Foreign Policy 4 America. He is a member of the Ambassadorial Advisory Committee of the Atlantic Council and is on the board of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems. In 2001, he founded IO Energy, an online energy information company covering the natural gas, coal, and electricity industries, and served as its Chairman from 2001 to 2004. He also founded Pasha Publications, a specialty publisher focused on energy, defense and environment markets, and served as the chief executive from 1978 to 1998. Ambassador Jim Rosapepe served as the U.S. Ambassador to Romania from 1998 to 2001 and is a member of the CAA Board of Directors. He currently is Chairman and CEO of Patuxent Capital Group LLC and serves in the Maryland State Senate.
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 - 25min - 144 - Poland: Tenacity, Courage, Leadership - Yet Still a "Step-Child"
Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher joins American Ambassadors Live! host, Ambassador Jim Rosapepe, to discuss Poland's tenacity, courage, and leadership in regards to the current Ukraine/Russia war, Ukrainian refugees, and energy. Ambassador Mosbacher then goes on to describe the relationship of the European Union with Poland. She describes the EU as viewing the relationship with Poland as a "step-child".
Mon, 19 Sep 2022 - 20min - 143 - Germany - A Look Inside: Energy, Ukraine, and China
Ambassador John Emerson joins American Ambassadors Live! host, Ambassador Jim Rosapepe, to discuss Germany's perspective regarding the conflict in Ukraine, the energy challenges Germany faces, the impact of internal politics, and the Europe/China relationship. Ambassador John Emerson sees the Germany and Russia's relationship over the past 40-50 years as being schizophrenic. He goes on to explain what causes this type of relationship. One example being "...(German) admiration for the Russian spirit - the Russian soul, and interestingly enough - and this pertains to the current situation - the incredible ability of the Russian people to endure suffering for a long period of time."
Ambassador Emerson is the former U.S. Ambassador to Germany (2013-2017). He currently serves as Chairman for the American Council on Germany and is the Vice Chairman for Capital Group International. He serves on the boards of the Pacific Council on International Policy and the German Marshal Fund. He is a long serving member on the Council on Foreign Relations.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 - 45min - 142 - New Holistic Hiring Process for the Foreign Service - Jefferson Smith
Interested in joining the Foreign Service? Join Ambassador Rosapepe and Director of Talent Acquisition Jeff Smith as they discuss the updated hiring process. What is the Foreign Service? There was a change recently made to join the Foreign Service, what was it and what are the benefits? What are the opportunities and career paths for a Foreign Service officer? Learn the answers to these questions and fun facts.
Director of Talent Acquisition Jefferson Smith is a Senior Foreign Service Officer, currently serving as the Director of Talent Acquisition at the Department of State. Since joining the Foreign Service in 2000, Jeff has served overseas assignments in Kuwait City, Kuwait; Zanzibar, Tanzania; Dublin, Ireland; Yaoundé, Cameroon; Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; and Kingston, Jamaica. He has also served in Washington, D.C. in four regional bureaus.
Ambassador Jim Rosapepe served as the U.S. Ambassador to Romania from 1998 to 2001 and is a member of the CAA Board of Directors. He currently is Chairman and CEO of Patuxent Capital Group LLC and serves in the Maryland State Senate.
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 - 17min - 141 - James Gilmore: A Dangerous ContinentMon, 23 Aug 2021 - 29min
- 140 - Gordon Sondland: Personal Diplomacy
Former U.S. Ambassador to the European Union, Gordon Sondland, joined American Ambassadors Live! Podcast host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to discuss his experiences and the state of U.S. foreign policy.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 - 21min - 139 - Crisis Across BordersFri, 25 Jun 2021 - 24min
- 138 - With One Voice - NATO's Historic Alliance
Former Permanent Representative of the U.S. to NATO, Ambassador Kay Bailey Hutchison, joined American Ambassadors Live! Podcast host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to discuss the historic alliance and its current challenges.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 - 30min - 137 - From the Sea to Seoul
Former Ambassador to South Korea, Harry Harris, joined American Ambassadors Live! Podcast host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to discuss his experience at post and the critical importance of the U.S.-South Korean partnership.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 - 36min - 136 - A Perfect Storm - COVID and Crises in India
Former Ambassador to India, Kenneth Juster, joined American Ambassadors Live! Podcast host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to discuss the ongoing crises in India as the nation copes with a devastating wave of COVID cases.
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 - 24min - 135 - The Abraham Accords and the United Arab Emirates
Former Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, John Rakolta, joined American Ambassadors Live! Podcast host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to discuss his time at post and the efforts behind the Abraham Accords.
Fri, 14 May 2021 - 36min - 134 - Balancing Belgium and the EU
Former Ambassador to Belgium and former acting United States Ambassador to the European Union, Ronald Gidwitz, joined American Ambassadors Live! Podcast host Ambassador Tom Korologos to share how he balanced his two critical roles overseas.
Thu, 06 May 2021 - 40min - 133 - Global Criminal Justice
Former Ambassador at Large for Global Criminal Justice, Morse Tan, joined American Ambassadors Live! Podcast host Ambassador Louise Oliver to share the challenges of pursuing international justice.
Mon, 03 May 2021 - 58min - 132 - The Longstanding Conflict in Nagorno-KarabakhMon, 15 Mar 2021 - 55min
- 131 - The Future of the United States' Yemen StrategyMon, 01 Mar 2021 - 51min
- 130 - The U.S. and MultilateralismThu, 18 Feb 2021 - 37min
- 129 - Chinese and Russian Influence in Africa
Former U.S Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Tom McDonald, joined American Ambassadors Live! Podcast host, Ambassador Philip Hughes, to explore the influence of Chinese and Russian activities in Africa.
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 - 1h 04min - 128 - Appointing Non-Career American Ambassadors
Former ambassador to Germany, John Emerson, and former ambassador for Special Political Affairs at the United Nations, Stuart Holliday, joined American Ambassadors Live! Podcast host, Ambassador Jim Rosapepe, to discuss the selection of non-career ambassadors for the United States.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 - 40min - 127 - Sue Cobb: The Lady of Silk and Steel
Former U.S Ambassador to Jamaica Sue Cobb joined American Ambassadors Live! Podcast host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to discuss foreign affairs, her time in office, and her new book, The Lady of Silk and Steel: From Everest to Embassies - now available for purchase.
Wed, 09 Dec 2020 - 43min - 126 - Capricia Marshall: Protocol
Former Chief of Protocol, Ambassador Capricia Marshall, joined American Ambassadors Live! Podcast host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to explore why diplomacy and etiquette matter - both in the global arena and in everyday life. Ambassador Marshall's new book, Protocol: The Power of Diplomacy and How to Make it Work for You, is available now.
Mon, 02 Nov 2020 - 26min - 125 - Stavros Lambrinidis: Europe's Cooperation through Crises
The EU Ambassador to the U.S., Stavros Lambrinidis, joined American Ambassadors Live! Podcast host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to discuss the EU's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit, and the role of cooperation in times of crisis.
Mon, 26 Oct 2020 - 29min - 124 - Ashok Mirpuri: Singapore's Strengths in the Midst of COVID-19
Singapore's Ambassador to the U.S., Ashok Mirpuri, joined American Ambassadors Live! Podcast host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to discuss Singapore's response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Wed, 07 Oct 2020 - 32min - 123 - Lebanon: Responding to Crises
Former Ambassador to Morocco, Edward Gabriel, joined American Ambassadors Live! Podcast host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to discuss the current circumstances in Lebanon and the response from around the globe. Ambassador Gabriel is President of the American Task Force for Lebanon.
Thu, 03 Sep 2020 - 24min - 122 - Italy's Transformation in the Age of COVID-19
Ambassador of Italy to the U.S. Armando Varricchio joined American Ambassadors Live! Podcast host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to discuss Italy's response to the coronavirus outbreak and how the nation is moving forward and adapting. Ambassador Varricchio has previously served as Head of the Economic, Trade and Scientific Affairs Section of the Embassy.
Fri, 28 Aug 2020 - 39min - 121 - New Zealand Leadership During COVID-19 with Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun
Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun joined American Ambassadors Live! Podcast host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to discuss the coronavirus outbreak in New Zealand and the quick action the country's leadership took to manage the crisis. Ambassador Braun was appointed by President Bill Clinton as U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand.
Mon, 20 Jul 2020 - 12min - 120 - The Asian Development Bank and COVID-19 Response in Japan with Ambassador Robert Orr
Ambassador Robert Orr joined American Ambassadors Live! Podcast host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to discuss the Asian Development Bank's next moves in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, as well as the response to the virus in Japan where he now lives. Ambassador Orr served as U.S. Ambassador to the Asian Development Bank during the Obama Administration.
Mon, 20 Jul 2020 - 37min - 119 - Italy's Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak with Ambassador John Phillips
Ambassador John Phillips joined American Ambassadors Live! Podcast host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to discuss the coronavirus outbreak in Italy and the country's response. Ambassador Phillips was appointed by President Barack Obama as U.S. Ambassador to Italy in 2013 and served until 2017.
Mon, 01 Jun 2020 - 21min - 118 - Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak in Mexico with Ambassador Martha Barcena
Ambassador Martha Barcena joined American Ambassadors Live! Podcast host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe for a discussion on the COVID-19 outbreak in Mexico and the government's response. Martha Barcena is Mexico's Ambassador to the United State. She previously served as Mexico's Ambassador to Denmark, Turkey and as Permanent Representative to the United Nations Agencies.
Thu, 14 May 2020 - 34min - 117 - Africa's Response to COVID-19 with Ambassador Michelle Gavin
Guest Ambassador Michelle Gavin joins American Ambassadors Live! Podcast host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe for a discussion on the COVID-19 outbreak in Africa, a wide variety of government responses, and international support. Ambassador Gavin served as U.S. Ambassador to Botswana during the Obama Administration and currently serves as Senior Fellow for Africa Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations.
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 - 29min - 116 - Ecuador, Politics and the Coronavirus with Ambassador Richard Holwill
American Ambassadors Live! welcomes to the podcast Richard Holwill, former U.S. Ambassador to Ecuador. Ambassador Holwill discusses Ecuador, the history of its politics, and the dire situation the country finds itself in since the coronavirus outbreak with podcast host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe.
Wed, 22 Apr 2020 - 29min - 115 - The United States-European Union Partnership with Ambassador Anthony Gardner
American Ambassadors Live! welcomes to the podcast Anthony Gardner, former U.S. Ambassador to the European Union during the Obama Administration. Ambassador Gardner joins podcast host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to discuss the benefits of a strong United States-European partnership and what that looks like in the wake of Brexit. Ambassador Gardner is the author of his recently published book, Stars with Stripes: The Essential Partnership between the European Union and the United States.
Fri, 10 Apr 2020 - 22min - 114 - America's Diplomats on the Front Lines with Paul Richter
Guest Paul Richter joins American Ambassadors Live! Podcast host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to discuss his new book, The Ambassadors: America's Diplomat on the Front Lines in which Mr. Richter writes about the distinctive careers of four U.S. Ambassadors who were chosen again and again to go to the toughest places in the Middle East throughout the first decade and a half after the 9/11 attacks. They discuss Ryan Crocker, a six-time ambassador who served twice in Afghanistan; Robert Ford who served five tours in Iraq and was later Ambassador to Syria; Anne Patterson who served as Ambassador to Pakistan and Egypt and later as a top State Department official for the Middle East; and Chris Stevens who was first sent to Libya as Envoy and later appointed as Ambassador to Libya.
Wed, 19 Feb 2020 - 22min - 113 - The United States and the Vatican with Congressman Francis Rooney
Ambassador Francis Rooney joins American Ambassadors Live! Podcast host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe for a discussion on U.S.-Vatican relations. Ambassador Rooney reviews the first U.S. ambassadorial appointment to the Holy See, the role of papal nuncios (the Vatican's ambassadors), and the cornerstone of Holy See diplomacy. Ambassador Rooney served as U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See under President George W. Bush.
Mon, 16 Dec 2019 - 20min - 112 - Argentina's elections and its divided Congress with Ambassador Earl Anthony Wayne
(Part two of a two-part interview) Ambassador Earl Anthony Wayne joins American Ambassadors Live! Podcast host Ambassador G. Philip Hughes for a discussion surrounding Argentina's recent election results, it's divided Congress, and it's economic standing. Ambassador Wayne served as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico and Argentina. This podcast was recorded on November 8, 2019.
Wed, 20 Nov 2019 - 18min - 111 - Cartel violence, AMLO and USMCA with Ambassador Earl Anthony Wayne (Part One)
(Part one of a two-part interview)Ambassador Earl Anthony Wayne joins American Ambassadors Live! Podcast host Ambassador G. Philip Hughes in a discussion surrounding recent episodes of cartel violence in Mexico, the USMCA deal, and the development of U.S.-Mexico relations and policy from President Felipe Calderon to Mexico's current president, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO). Ambassador Wayne served as U.S. Ambassador to both Mexico and Argentina.
Mon, 18 Nov 2019 - 30min - 110 - Robert Mugabe and Zimbabwe's new president Emmerson Mnangagwa with Ambassador Tom McDonald
During his appointment as U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Tom McDonald had over two dozen meetings with former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. Ambassador McDonald joins American Ambassadors Live! Podcast host Ambassador Philip Hughes to discuss the life of Robert Mugabe, what Zimbabwe was like under his rule, and the differences and similarities between Mugabe and the country's new president, Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Thu, 26 Sep 2019 - 29min - 109 - FDR, Indochina and the United Nations with Ambassador William vanden Heuvel
Former Deputy U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations William vanden Heuvel joined the American Ambassadors Live! Podcast with host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to discuss fascinating historical accounts of Indochina in the 1950's, the development of the United Nations and President Franklin Roosevelt's decision-making during World War II. Ambassador vanden Heuvel is a founder of the Council of American Ambassadors and recently authored Hope and History: A Memoir of Tumultuous Times.
Thu, 25 Jul 2019 - 34min - 108 - The United States-Canada Relationship with Ambassador Bruce Heyman
Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman joins the American Ambassadors Live! Podcast with host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to discuss U.S.-Canada relations, Canadian negotiation strategy versus the United States' and the negotiations that led us from NAFTA to USMCA, which has yet to be signed by the Canadian Parliament or the United States Congress. Ambassador Heyman recently authored The Art of Diplomacy: Strengthening the Canada-U.S. Relationship in Times of Uncertainty.
Tue, 25 Jun 2019 - 28min - 107 - Lost and Found in Spain with Susan Solomont
Susan Solomont, author of Lost and Found in Spain: Tales of an Ambassador's Wife, joined podcast host Sheilah Kast to discuss her new book and experiences in Spain with her husband and Obama appointee to Spain, Ambassador Alan Solomont. Susan left her career for a three-and-a-half year tour in Madrid and discovered her own voice and unique role at the embassy empowering professional business women in Spain.
Wed, 12 Jun 2019 - 34min - 106 - What to make of North Korea, Venezuela, and US Trade Policy with Ambassador Bill Richardson
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Bill Richardson joins podcast host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to discuss U.S. relations with North Korea, the continuing crisis in Venezuela, and a variety of challenges to international trade policy and the United States' role in those disputes.
Tue, 05 Mar 2019 - 23min - 105 - Daniel Patrick Moynihan - U.S. Senator
In this episode, CAA Live! host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe interviews Toby Freilich, a co-producer and co-director of Moynihan, the first feature-length film about Daniel Patrick Moynihan's life of public service. They discuss his term in the United States Senate, specifically his predictions of the Soviet Union breakup. breakup of the Soviet Union.
Fri, 21 Dec 2018 - 11min - 104 - Daniel Patrick Moynihan - U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
In this episode, CAA Live! host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe interviews Toby Freilich, a co-producer and co-director of Moynihan, the first feature-length film about Daniel Patrick Moynihan's life of public service. They discuss Senator Moynihan's assignment as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and share recorded clips from some of his most famous UN speeches.
Fri, 21 Dec 2018 - 15min - 103 - Daniel Patrick Moynihan - U.S. Ambassador to India
In this episode, CAA Live! host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe interviews Toby Freilich, a co-producer and co-director of Moynihan, the first feature-length film about Daniel Patrick Moynihan's life of public service. Ambassador Rosapepe and Ms. Freilich review Senator Moynihan's first diplomatic assignment as U.S. Ambassador to India, appointed by President Richard Nixon.
Fri, 21 Dec 2018 - 10min - 102 - CAA International Affairs Fellowship 15th Anniversary
This year the Council celebrates the 15th anniversary of its International Affairs Fellowship Program! Co-chairs of the program, Ambassadors Julia Chang Bloch and Abelardo Valdez, sat down with CAA Live! podcast host Ambassador Philip Hughes to discuss the development of the International Affairs Fellowship. The program offers fellowships to State Department Summer interns, supplementing their internships with mentoring from former U.S. ambassadors and academic studies in international affairs.
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 - 31min - 101 - Poland CAA Mission Report with Ambassadors Laurie Fulton and Timothy Chorba
In this special CAA Live! episode, podcast host Ambassador G. Philip Hughes sits down with Ambassadors Laurie Fulton and Timothy Chorba on the heels of CAA's latest overseas fact-finding mission to Estonia, Lithuania and Poland. In this episode, ambassadors focus on their visit to Poland where they held high-level meetings with Polish officials. They talk about Polish security concerns as a NATO ally, Polish judicial reforms, the refugee crisis, religion and national identity, and Nord Stream 2 (and the potential for an alternative Baltic pipeline).
Thu, 06 Dec 2018 - 46min - 100 - Estonia And Lithuania CAA Mission Report with Ambassadors Aldona Wos and John Maisto
In this special CAA Live! episode, podcast host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe sits down with Ambassadors Aldona Wos and John Maisto on the heels of CAA's latest overseas fact-finding mission to Estonia, Lithuania and Poland. The ambassadors talk about their meetings with officials in Estonia and Lithuania and topics like Russian threats in the Baltics, cyber-security, the role of NATO, and the desire for an American presence in the Baltics.
Tue, 04 Dec 2018 - 32min - 99 - Hungary with Ms. Kati Marton
At the Council of American Ambassadors' Election Day Luncheon on November 7, 2018, Kati Marton spoke about Hungary and the rising threats to liberal democracy in Europe. Ms. Marton is a best-selling author, journalist and human rights activist. She is currently a director of the Committee to Protect Journalists, serves on the board of directors of the International Rescue Committee and the New American Foundation, and sits on the board of Central European University. CAA member Ambassador Donald Bliss introduced Ms. Marton and moderated the session.
Fri, 30 Nov 2018 - 50min - 98 - Russia with Dr. Stephen Sestanovich
At the Council of American Ambassadors' Fall Conference Potpourri of Diplomacy, Dr. Stephen Sestanovich spoke about Russian-American relations. Dr. Sestanovich is the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Professor of International Diplomacy at Colombia University SIPA. From 1997 to 2001, he was the U.S. State Department's Ambassador-at-large for the former Soviet Union. CAA Senior Vice President Ambassador G. Philip Hughes introduced Dr. Sestanovich and moderated the ensuing Q&A session.
Fri, 30 Nov 2018 - 34min - 97 - UN & Technology with Mr. Amir Dossal
At the Council of American Ambassadors' Fall Conference Potpourri of Diplomacy, Mr. Amir Dossal spoke about the United Nations use of new technologies to help achieve its sustainable development goals. Mr. Dossal is the Founder and President of the Global Partnerships Forum and has 25 years of experience at the United Nations. CAA Executive Director Kathleen Sheehan introduced Mr. Dossal and moderated the ensuing Q&A session.
Fri, 30 Nov 2018 - 24min - 96 - Germany with Dr. Steve Sokol
At the Council of American Ambassadors Fall Conference Potpourri of Diplomacy, Dr. Steve Sokol spoke to the state of German politics and Germany's role on the world stage. Dr. Sokol has been the President of the American Council on Germany since May 2015, and before that, he served as President and CEO of the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh. CAA member Ambassador Aldona Wos introduced Dr. Sokol and moderated the ensuing Q&A session.
Fri, 30 Nov 2018 - 50min - 95 - U.S.-Turkey Relations with Dr. Nicholas Danforth
Dr. Nicholas Danforth spoke to U.S.-Turkey relations at the Council of American Ambassadors Fall Conference, Potpourri of Diplomacy. Dr. Danforth is senior policy analyst for the Bipartisan Policy Center's national security program. He has written widely about Turkey, U.S. foreign policy and the Middle East for publications including The Atlantic, The Washington Post, Foreign Policy, Al Jazeera and Foreign Affairs. CAA member Ambassador Stuart Bernstein introduced Dr. Danforth and moderated the ensuing Q&A session.
Fri, 30 Nov 2018 - 27min - 94 - U.S.-China Tensions with Ambassador Winston Lord
Ambassador Winston Lord spoke to U.S.-China tensions at the Council of American Ambassadors Fall Conference, Potpourri of Diplomacy. Ambassador Lord brings significant expertise on China having served as President Reagan's Ambassador to China and President Clinton's Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs. He also served as Special Assistant to National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger and Director of the State Department Policy Planning Staff. CAA President Timothy A. Chorba introduced Ambassador Lord and moderated this session.
Wed, 28 Nov 2018 - 50min - 93 - Tour D'Horizon with Ambassador Frank G. Wisner
Ambassador Frank G. Wisner presented a "Tour D'Horizon" at the Council of American Ambassadors' Fall Conference Potpourri of Diplomacy. He spoke to the world's most pressing foreign affairs issues including religious fundamentalism and power dynamics in the Middle East. Ambassador Wisner served as Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Under Secretary of State for International Security Affairs, Ambassador to India, Ambassador to Egypt and Ambassador to Zambia. CAA President Timothy A. Chorba introduced Ambassador Wisner and moderated the ensuing Q&A session.
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 - 49min - 92 - Illiberalism in the Czech Republic? Ambassador Norman Eisen Discusses
Ambassador Norman Eisen joins CAA Live! Host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to talk about his new book, The Last Palace: Europe's Turbulent Century in Five Lives and One Legendary House. In this episode, Ambassador Eisen speaks to the development of illiberalism in the Czech Republic in comparison to the other visegrád countries; Poland, Hungary and Slovakia.
Sat, 03 Nov 2018 - 08min - 91 - Ambassador Norman Eisen on Russia's Influence in the Czech Republic
Ambassador Norman Eisen joins CAA Live! Host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to talk about his new book, The Last Palace: Europe's Turbulent Century in Five Lives and One Legendary House. In this episode, Ambassador Eisen details the history of Russia's influence in Czechoslovakia, now the Czech Republic, up to his arrival in Prague as the U.S. Ambassador.
Wed, 31 Oct 2018 - 07min - 90 - The Last Palace with Ambassador Norman Eisen
In Ambassador Norman Eisen's new book, The Last Palace, he depicts five characters who have witnessed Europe's turbulent century from the setting of the "last palace" in Prague. Ambassador Eisen talks with CAA Live! host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe about one of the most important characters in the book, his mother. His mother, who was born in Czechoslovakia and survived Auschwitz during the Holocaust, played an important role for Ambassador Eisen during his ambassadorship to the Czech Republic from 2011 to 2014.
Mon, 29 Oct 2018 - 07min - 89 - NATO and Romania with Ambassador Alfred Moses
Ambassador Alfred Moses joins CAA Live! host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to discuss Romania's pathway to NATO membership. Ambassador Moses served as U.S. Ambassador to Romania from 1994 to 1997. He recently authored Bucharest Diary: Romania's Journey from Darkness to Light.
Fri, 21 Sep 2018 - 10min - 88 - Ambassador Alfred Moses on Romanian President Ion Iliescu
Ambassador Alfred Moses joins CAA Live! host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to discuss the development of President Ion Iliescu from his role under Nicolae Ceausescu, during Romania's communist regime, to becoming the country's first democratically elected head of state. Ambassador Moses served as U.S. Ambassador to Romania from 1994 to 1997. He recently authored Bucharest Diary: Romania's Journey from Darkness to Light.
Thu, 20 Sep 2018 - 10min - 87 - Jewish Emigration from Romania to Israel with Ambassador Alfred Moses
Ambassador Alfred Moses joined CAA Live! host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to describe efforts in the 1970s and 1980s helping Jews living in an oppressive communist regime in Romania emigrate to Israel. Ambassador Moses served as U.S. Ambassador to Romania from 1994 to 1997. He recently authored Bucharest Diary: Romania's Journey from Darkness to Light.
Wed, 19 Sep 2018 - 08min - 86 - Ambassador Michael McFaul on recommended US policy towards Russia
In this episode, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul joins CAA Live! host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to discuss his recommendations for U.S. policy towards Russia going forward. Ambassador McFaul recently authored From Cold War to Hot Peace: An American Ambassador in Putin's Russia. He currently serves as the Peter and Helen Bing Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution for International Studies at Stanford University.
Thu, 19 Jul 2018 - 10min - 85 - Ambassador Michael McFaul on post-Cold War US relations with Russia
In this episode, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul joins CAA Live! host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to discuss how the United States could have approached relations with Russia differently after the Cold War. Ambassador McFaul recently authored From Cold War to Hot Peace: An American Ambassador in Putin's Russia. He currently serves as the Peter and Helen Bing Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution for International Studies at Stanford University.
Thu, 19 Jul 2018 - 05min - 84 - Ambassador Michael McFaul's Background in Russian Studies
In this episode, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Ambassador Michael McFaul joins CAA Live! host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to talk about his academic background in Russian studies and international diplomacy. His first visit to Russia was as a student at Leningrad State University in 1983. Ambassador McFaul recently authored From Cold War to Hot Peace: An American Ambassador in Putin's Russia. He currently serves as the Peter and Helen Bing Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution for International Studies at Stanford University.
Thu, 19 Jul 2018 - 07min - 83 - Ambassador C. Donald Johnson on the Current Trade Debate
In this episode, Ambassador C. Donald Johnson joins CAA Live! host Ambassador Rosapepe to discuss the current trade debate and how it compares to America's trade history. Ambassador Johnson recently authored The Wealth of a Nation: A History of Trade Politics in America. He is the Director Emeritus of the Dean Rusk Center for International Law and a former United States Trade Representative.
Tue, 05 Jun 2018 - 07min - 82 - Ambassador C. Donald Johnson on Post-World War II Economic Institutions
In this episode, Ambassador C. Donald Johnson joins CAA Live! host Ambassador Rosapepe to discuss international economic institutions at the end of World War II. Ambassador Johnson recently authored The Wealth of a Nation: A History of Trade Politics in America. He is the Director Emeritus of the Dean Rusk Center for International Law and a former United States Trade Representative.
Fri, 01 Jun 2018 - 16min - 81 - Ambassador C. Donald Johnson on Protectionism in the Post-Civil War Era
In this episode, Ambassador C. Donald Johnson joins CAA Live! host Ambassador Rosapepe to discuss Joseph Wharton and protectionism in the post-Civil War era. Ambassador Johnson recently authored The Wealth of a Nation: A History of Trade Politics in America. He is the Director Emeritus of the Dean Rusk Center for International Law and a former United States Trade Representative.
Wed, 30 May 2018 - 07min - 80 - Ambassador Colleen Bell on Russia
In this episode, Ambassador Colleen B. Bell joins CAA Live! host Ambassador Rosapepe to discuss Russia, Hungary's relationship with Russia and Russian interference in elections. Ambassador Bell served as U.S. Ambassador to Hungary from 2015 to 2017 under President Barack Obama.
Fri, 25 May 2018 - 10min - 79 - Ambassador Colleen Bell on the European Union
In this episode, Ambassador Colleen B. Bell joins CAA Live! host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to discuss the fragility of the European Union. Ambassador Bell served as U.S. Ambassador to Hungary from 2015 to 2017 under President Barack Obama.
Wed, 23 May 2018 - 15min - 78 - Ambassador Roger Noriega: An Overview of Latin America
Ambassador Roger Noriega discusses Latin America at the Council of American Ambassadors' Spring conference, "Global Tour d'Horizon." Ambassador Noriega is a former Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemispheres and former ambassador to the Organization of American States. He is currently a visiting fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. The presentation was moderated by Senior Vice President of CAA, Ambassador G. Philip Hughes.
Wed, 23 May 2018 - 42min - 77 - Ambassador Carla Hills on Trade Tensions
"Shanghai, Saskatchewan, Sonoma and Sonora: Trade Tensions Take Center Stage" Ambassador Carla Hills discusses trade tensions at the Council of American Ambassadors' Spring conference, "Global Tour d'Horizon." Ambassador Hills is the Chair and CEO of Hills & Company and former United States Trade Representative. The presentation was moderated by Ambassador Richard McCormack and followed by a Q&A session.
Tue, 22 May 2018 - 40min - 76 - Dr. Steven A. Cook on Turkey's Pivotal Regional Role
Dr. Steven A. Cook discusses Turkey's pivotal regional role at the Council of American Ambassadors' Spring conference, "Global Tour d'Horizon." Dr. Cook is the Eni Enrico Mattei Senior Fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. The presentation was moderated by Ambassador William C. Eacho and followed with a Q&A session.
Tue, 22 May 2018 - 45min - 75 - Ambassador Colleen Bell on Nationalism in Hungary
In this episode, Ambassador Colleen B. Bell joins CAA Live! host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to discuss Prime Minister Viktor Orban and nationalism in Hungary. Ambassador Bell served as U.S. Ambassador to Hungary from 2015 to 2017 under President Barack Obama.
Mon, 21 May 2018 - 15min - 74 - Ambassador Curtis Chin on Chinese Government and Culture
In this episode, Ambassador Curtis S. Chin joins CAA Live! host Jim Rosapepe to discuss changes in China's government and explores Chinese culture in China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan. Ambassador Chin served as U.S. Ambassador to the Asian Development Bank under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama.
Fri, 18 May 2018 - 08min - 73 - Ambassador Curtis Chin on the Asian Development Bank
In this episode, Ambassador Curtis S. Chin joins CAA Live! host Jim Rosapepe to discuss the Asian Development Bank's role in the Asia-Pacific region. Ambassador Chin served as U.S. Ambassador to the Asian Development Bank under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama.
Thu, 17 May 2018 - 11min - 72 - Ambassador Curtis Chin on his Career as a Chinese-American Diplomat
In this episode, Ambassador Curtis S. Chin joins CAA Live! host Jim Rosapepe to discuss his unique career as a Chinese-American diplomat. Ambassador Chin served as U.S. Ambassador to the Asian Development Bank under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama.
Mon, 14 May 2018 - 09min - 71 - Interview with Ambassador Eizenstat, Author of President Carter: The White House Years (Part 4 of 4)
Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat joins CAA Live! host Ambassador Rosapepe to discuss his upcoming book, President Carter: The White House Years. In this episode, Ambassador Eizenstat discusses President Carter's foreign policy successes and missteps.
Fri, 04 May 2018 - 13min - 70 - Interview with Ambassador Eizenstat, Author of President Carter: The White House Years (Part 3 of 4)
Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat joins CAA Live! host Ambassador Rosapepe to discuss his upcoming book, President Carter: The White House Years. In this episode, Ambassador Eizenstat details President Carter's contributions to the Bonn Summit - the 4th G7 Summit held in Bonn, West Germany.
Wed, 02 May 2018 - 07min - 69 - Interview with Ambassador Eizenstat, Author of President Carter: The White House Years (Part 2 of 4)
Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat joins CAA Live! host Ambassador Rosapepe to discuss his upcoming book, President Carter: The White House Years. In this episode, Ambassador Eizenstat brings us behind the scenes of the negotiations between President Carter and Deng Xiaoping that led to official diplomatic relations between the U.S. and China.
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 - 07min - 68 - Interview with Ambassador Eizenstat, Author of President Carter: The White House Years (Part 1 of 4)
Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat joins CAA Live! host Ambassador Rosapepe to discuss his upcoming book, President Carter: The White House Years. In this episode, Ambassador Eizenstat brings us behind the scenes of President Carter's dealings with the Soviet Union while upholding American values abroad.
Fri, 27 Apr 2018 - 18min - 67 - Ambassador Kevin O'Malley discusses the state of affairs in Ireland.Tue, 09 Jan 2018 - 26min
- 66 - Ambassador Kevin O'Malley on how the American tax plan will affect Ireland.Tue, 09 Jan 2018 - 04min
- 65 - Ambassador Kevin O'Malley on how Brexit will affect Ireland and it's biggest trade partner.Tue, 09 Jan 2018 - 12min
- 64 - Ambassador Kevin O'Malley on conflict in Northern Ireland.Tue, 09 Jan 2018 - 10min
- 63 - Ambassador Michael McFaul discusses Russia and Vladimir PutinTue, 15 Aug 2017 - 28min
- 62 - Ambassador Michael McFaul discusses Vladimir Putin's popularity in RussiaTue, 15 Aug 2017 - 05min
- 61 - Ambassador Michael McFaul discusses why Putin isn't more afraid of the U.S.Tue, 15 Aug 2017 - 08min
- 60 - Ambassador Michael McFaul discusses Vladimir Putin's end gameTue, 15 Aug 2017 - 10min
- 59 - Ambassador Michael McFaul discusses whether Russia can ever be truly DemocraticTue, 15 Aug 2017 - 06min
- 58 - Ambassador Orr discusses the Asia Pacific Region, Rising China, and the Asian Development Bank
Ambassador Orr discusses the Asia Pacific Region, Rising China, and the Asian Development Bank by American Ambassadors Live!
Wed, 31 May 2017 - 35min - 57 - Ambassador Orr discusses the Asia Pacific Region's reaction to the Trump administration
Ambassador Orr discusses the Asia Pacific Region's reaction to the Trump administration by American Ambassadors Live!
Wed, 31 May 2017 - 10min - 56 - Ambassador Orr discusses Rising China and how they are using their influence in the region
Ambassador Orr discusses Rising China and how they are using their influence in the region by American Ambassadors Live!
Wed, 31 May 2017 - 09min - 55 - Ambassador Orr discusses his role as Ambassador to the Asian Development Bank
Ambassador Orr discusses his role as Ambassador to the Asian Development Bank by American Ambassadors Live!
Wed, 31 May 2017 - 16min - 54 - Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook discusses the state of religious freedom around the world.
Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook discusses the state of religious freedom around the world, the role of non-government organizations in religious matters, and the role of women in diplomacy.
Sat, 20 May 2017 - 23min - 53 - Ambassador Cook discusses her role as as Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom
Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook discusses the state of religious freedom around the world, the role of non-government organizations in religious matters, and the role of women in diplomacy.
Sat, 20 May 2017 - 10min - 52 - Ambassador Cook discusses the role of non-government organizations in religious matters
Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook discusses the state of religious freedom around the world, the role of non-government organizations in religious matters, and the role of women in diplomacy.
Sat, 20 May 2017 - 08min - 51 - Ambassador Cook discusses the role of women in diplomacy
Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook discusses the state of religious freedom around the world, the role of non-government organizations in religious matters, and the role of women in diplomacy.
Sat, 20 May 2017 - 06min - 50 - Ambassador John Emerson discusses the state of affairs in GermanySun, 07 May 2017 - 29min
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