Is Diplomacy Still Worth It? Lessons From the Coalition That Defeated ISIS

Описание: Ben Moore, once a US diplomat and now San Diego’s Global Affairs brain, joins me for a conversation about cat herding, goat rodeos, and why diplomacy still matters even when everyone pretends it doesn’t.
This episode is for the diplomats doing the hard, invisible graft.


Chapters






00:00 Introduction to Ben Moore's Journey


04:52 Cultural Influences and Worldview


07:32 Early Career in Diplomacy


10:11 Engaging with Adversaries in Diplomacy


13:00 Experiences in New York and Syria


15:35 The Coalition Against ISIS


18:15 Bridging Civilian and Military Perspectives


21:08 Challenges and Successes in the Coalition


23:52 The Importance of Dialogue in Diplomacy


26:45 Field Experiences and Forward Deployment


28:15 Building Trust on the Ground


30:55 Understanding Local Needs


34:44 The Role of Diplomacy in Crisis


34:56 The Importance of Diplomacy for National Security


39:22 Long-Term Solutions to Migration Issues


40:32 Transitioning from National to Local Diplomacy


45:24 Engaging the Community in Global Issues


47:32 Skills from Diplomacy Applied Locally


52:54 Advice for Future Generations


I write more deeply about what I learn from my intervieweesalong with insights from 20+ years as a diplomat and army officer - in my weekly newsletter (https://howtodiplomat.kit.com/profile...) , Diplomatic Dispatches.


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The views expressed in this episode are the personalreflections of the guest. They do not represent the official positions of the UK Foreign Office or any government.


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