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American Diplomat

American Diplomat

By: Ambassador (Retired) Pete Romero 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
  • US/Israel: End to the Tail Wagging the Dog?

    US/Israel: End to the Tail Wagging the Dog?
    Jan 29 2026

    Israeli security has been the third rail of public discourse. Support all that Israel does or Hamas owns you. The result: waning support. Joel Rubin is back to unpack how Trump is changing the script.
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    36 mins
  • What Explains The Global Rise of Anti-Semitism?

    What Explains The Global Rise of Anti-Semitism?
    Jan 22 2026

    Jewish-American political analyst Joel Rubin unpacks the reasons for the increase in hate crimes and why Jewish-American groups did not expect a rise in anti-Semitism.
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    34 mins
  • Strategic Patience: Can We Return to Diplomacy?

    Strategic Patience: Can We Return to Diplomacy?
    Jan 15 2026

    Must our foreign policy be based on ego, resources and might-makes-right? Can we effectively meet future challenges with policies based on American values? Ambassador Mike Polt hopes so, and ASU is developing a plan for the long game.
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    33 mins
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