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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.
In this episode of American Ambassadors Live!, we are joined by U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Tommy Pigott. Episode host and Council of American Ambassadors' President, Ambassador G. Philip Hughes, explores the "how" and "why" behind today's diplomatic headlines. This fascinating conversation offers viewers and listeners a behind-the-scenes look at political communications and their broader implications on both domestic and international affairs.
The Council of American Ambassadors was especially pleased to welcome Ambassador Bill Taylor, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, to our podcast American Ambassadors Live! Council and Board member, Ambassador Jim Rosapepe, moderated this important discussion. An expert in national security strategy, Ambassador Taylor walks listeners through key topics like the efficacy of U.S. economic pressure on weakening Russian oil revenues, the role of U.S. diplomacy and recent visits to Kyiv, and what a realistic path to resolution looks like for President Trump and President Putin.
About the Speaker:
Ambassador William B. Taylor is a distinguished fellow with the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center. Prior to the Atlantic Council, Taylor was vice president, Europe and Russia at the US Institute of Peace.
From 2006 to 2009, Taylor served as the US ambassador to Ukraine and as the chargé d'affaires ad interim from 2019 to 2020 at the US embassy in Kyiv.
Beyond Ukraine, Taylor served as the special coordinator for Middle East Transitions at the US Department of State from 2011 to 2013, where he oversaw assistance and support to the Middle East during the Arab Spring—including support to Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, and Syria. Prior to his tenure in the Middle East Transitions Team and Kyiv, Taylor served as the US government's representative to the Mideast Quartet from Jerusalem. From 2004 to 2005, Taylor served in Baghdad as director of the Iraq Reconstruction Office; from 2002 to 2003 he served in Kabul as coordinator of US government and international assistance to Afghanistan; and from 1992 to 2002, he served in Washington as coordinator of US government assistance to former Soviet Union countries and Eastern Europe.
Taylor holds a Bachelor of Science from the US Military Academy in West Point, New York, and a Master of Public Policy from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. Taylor also served as an infantry platoon leader and combat company commander in the US Army in Vietnam and Germany.
The Council of American Ambassadors' President, Ambassador G. Philip Hughes, was joined by Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah Rogers to learn more about how the Trump Administration is communicating with the world in the age of artificial intelligence and social media. Their discussion touches on a range of topics, including the work of the State Department to protect digital freedoms, examples of the more creative uses of public diplomacy to reach foreign audiences, and the power of sports diplomacy ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the 2028 Olympics.
The Council of American Ambassadors was pleased to host former National Security Advisor (NSA) Robert O'Brien on our podcast, American Ambassadors Live! Ambassador (ret.) Jim Rosapepe (Romania, 1998 - 2001) hosted the podcast, diving into various issues that are central to President Trump's foreign policy and national security agenda.
We invite you to tune in for this engaging conversation. NSA O'Brien and Ambassador Rosapepe cover a broad range of topics-- from the Trump Administration's recently released National Security Strategy to the ways that the United States is competing with China.
See below for an excerpt on President Nicolás Maduro and Venezuela:
"He's [President Maduro] had these drug boats, which are now fewer and further in between, but these sicario fast boats running drugs up to America. And President Trump has said "no." I think Maduro pushed him too far, and he's going to pay the price for it."
This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
About the Speakers
Robert C. O'Brien is the co-founder and chairman of American Global Strategies LLC. He was the 27th United States National Security Advisor from 2019-2021. He serves on the President's Intelligence Advisory Board (PIAB) in President Donald Trump's second term.
In President Trump's first term, O'Brien served as the President's principal advisor on all aspects of American foreign policy and national security affairs. O'Brien brought a renewed focus to defense and industrial base issues to the NSC. A long-time advocate of a sea power and a 355 ship Navy, O'Brien visited leading shipyards during his tenure. He also spent time at defense plants and with our troops at bases around the world.
During O'Brien's time as National Security Advisor, the United States orchestrated the historic Abraham Accords in the Middle East, brokered economic normalization between Serbia and Kosovo, achieved significant defense spending increases among our NATO allies and increased cooperation with America's allies across the Indo-Pacific.
Prior to serving as NSA, O'Brien was the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs with the personal rank of Ambassador. He was directly involved in the return of over 25 detainees and hostages to the United States. O'Brien previously served as Co-Chairman of the U.S. Department of State Public-Private Partnership for Justice Reform in Afghanistan under both Secretaries of State Rice and Clinton.
O'Brien was also a presidentially appointed member of the U.S. Cultural Property Advisory Committee from 2008-2011. In 2005, O'Brien was nominated by President George W. Bush and unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as a U.S. Representative to the 60th session of the UN General Assembly. Earlier in his career, O'Brien served as a Senior Legal Officer for the UN Security Council commission that decided claims against Iraq arising out of the first Gulf War. He was a Major in the Judge Advocate General's Corps of the U.S. Army Reserve.
In July 2022, O'Brien was elected as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Richard Nixon Foundation. He is a member of he board of directors of Booz Allen Hamilton Holdings, a Fortune 350 U.S. technology company. O'Brien is a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Pepperdine School of Public Policy and was a member of the inaugural class of Carnegie Distinguished Fellows at the Columbia University Institute of Global Politics.
He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Atlantic Council, a member of the American Academy of Diplomacy and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He was a co-chair of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Commission on Hostage Taking and Wrongful Detention. O'Brien also served as the Chairman of the Global Taiwan Institute (GTI) Task Force on US-Taiwan Relations.
O'Brien is the recipient of the National Security Medal, the National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal, the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service, the National Defense Medal, the Legion d'honneur (chevalier), the Republic of China (Taiwan) Order of the Brilliant Star with Special Grand Cordon and the Kosovo Presidential Medal of Merits. The National Museum of the Surface Navy named O'Brien the recipient of the 2021 Freedom of the Seas Award. That same year, O'Brien and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo were awarded the Richard Nixon Foundation's Architect of Peace Award for their work on the Abraham Accords and other initiatives while in office. Following the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020, a tree was planted on behalf of the State of Israel at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Forest in the Hills of Jerusalem in honor of O'Brien. In 2019, O'Brien received the Dr. Miriam and Sheldon Adelson Award for the Defense of America and Israel. The U.C. Berkeley School of Law presented O'Brien with the Stefan A. Riesenfeld Memorial Award for outstanding contributions to the field of international law in 2011.
O'Brien holds a J.D. from the U.C. Berkeley School of Law. He received his B.A. degree in political science, cum laude, from UCLA.
Ambassador Jim Rosapepe served as U.S. Ambassador to Romania from 1998 to 2001, where he advanced Romania's integration into NATO and contributed to stability in the Balkans. He currently serves in the Maryland State Senate representing District 21 and is the Chair and CEO of Patuxent Capital Group, a strategic investment firm.
In this episode, Ambassador Jim Rosapepe moderates a conversation with Ambassador Mark Gitenstein to discuss the economic and security challenges facing Europe today. The discussion highlights the impact of EU tariffs on global trade and the ongoing war in Ukraine—issues that are shaping the future of transatlantic relations. Drawing on his experience as U.S. Ambassador to Romania and later to the European Union, Ambassador Gitenstein offers unique insights into how diplomacy, trade, and security intersect in this critical moment.
About the Speakers Ambassador Mark Gitenstein served as U.S. Ambassador to the European Union from 2022 to 2024 and previously as U.S. Ambassador to Romania from 2009 to 2012. During his tenure in Brussels, he worked closely on trade, energy, and security policy, including EU coordination on sanctions in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine. In Bucharest, he was recognized for advancing democratic governance, strengthening rule of law, and deepening U.S.-Romanian strategic ties. Before his ambassadorial service, Ambassador Gitenstein practiced law for decades in Washington, D.C., specializing in regulatory and constitutional issues, and worked extensively in the U.S. Senate. He is a graduate of Duke University and Georgetown University Law Center.
Ambassador Jim Rosapepe served as U.S. Ambassador to Romania from 1998 to 2001, where he advanced Romania’s integration into NATO and contributed to stability in the Balkans. He currently serves in the Maryland State Senate representing District 21 and is the Chair and CEO of Patuxent Capital Group, a strategic investment firm.
In this episode, Ambassador Jim Rosapepe moderates a conversation with Ambassador Mark Brzezinski, son of the late Zbigniew Brzezinski, to discuss Edward Luce’s new biography Zbig: The Life of Zbigniew Brzezinski, America’s Great Power Prophet. Together, they reflect on Brzezinski’s extraordinary journey from Polish immigrant to one of America’s most influential strategic thinkers, his pivotal role as National Security Advisor under President Jimmy Carter, and his prescient vision for the peaceful end of the Soviet Union. The discussion explores his complex legacy, his approach to diplomacy, and the enduring relevance of his ideas for today’s foreign policy challenges.
About the Speakers
Ambassador Mark Brzezinski is a seasoned diplomat who most recently served as the U.S. Ambassador to Poland from 2022 to 2025, following his tenure as U.S. Ambassador to Sweden from 2011 to 2015. He is the son of the late Zbigniew “Zbig” Brzezinski, who served as National Security Advisor to President Jimmy Carter. Ambassador Brzezinski has held roles in the White House National Security Council and has worked extensively on foreign policy and international law. He earned degrees from Dartmouth College, the University of Virginia School of Law, and St Antony’s College, Oxford.
Ambassador Jim Rosapepe served as U.S. Ambassador to Romania from 1998 to 2001, where he advanced Romania’s integration into NATO and contributed to stability in the Balkans. He currently serves in the Maryland State Senate representing District 21 and is the Chair and CEO of Patuxent Capital Group, a strategic investment firm.
In this episode of American Ambassadors Live!, Ambassador Jim Rosapepe sits down with Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis of California—former U.S. Ambassador to Hungary—for a wide-ranging conversation on diplomacy, domestic leadership, and California’s evolving role on the global stage. From her experiences confronting authoritarianism abroad to spearheading international trade and climate diplomacy at home, Lt. Gov. Kounalakis offers unique insights into how subnational actors like California are shaping foreign policy, advancing clean energy, and responding to global challenges. Tune in for a dynamic discussion on the intersections of democracy, diplomacy, and state-level leadership.
Ambassadors Roundtable with Ambassador Elizabeth Frawley Bagley Reflections on U.S.-Brazil Relations and Diplomatic Service
Join us for a special edition of our Ambassador Briefing Series as we welcome home Ambassador Elizabeth Frawley Bagley, who concluded her service as the United States Ambassador to Brazil under President Joe Biden’s administration.
During her two-year tenure in Brasília, Ambassador Bagley played a pivotal role in strengthening U.S.-Brazil relations across diplomacy, trade, climate cooperation, and people-to-people ties. This conversation offers members a unique opportunity to hear firsthand reflections on her experience, the evolving dynamics of U.S.-Brazil relations, and key takeaways from one of the most influential diplomatic postings in the Western Hemisphere.
This briefing continues our commitment to providing members with meaningful dialogue on global affairs through exclusive access to senior diplomatic voices returning from post.
We invite you to watch a farewell message from Ambassador Bagley, reflecting on her time in Brazil and expressing gratitude to the Brazilian people: Watch the video.
This episode Ambassador Rosapepe interviews Meryl Gordon to discuss her most recent book The Woman Who Knew Everyone: The Power of Perle Mesta, Washington's Most Famous Hostess. The book brings new life to Perle’s lavish life and society adventures in Newport, Manhattan and Washington, while highlighting her important, but nearly forgotten contribution to American politics and the feminist movement.
Perle Mesta was a force to be reckoned with. In her heyday, this wealthy globe-trotting Washington widow was one of the most famous women in America, garnering as much media attention as Eleanor Roosevelt.
Listen now to get the author's "behind the scenes" and a peek into the book.
Meryl Gordon is an award-winning journalist and tenured NYU journalism professor. She is the author of four biographies; two have been New York Times bestsellers. Her work has appeared in New York Magazine, Vanity Fair and The New York Times. A native of Rochester, New York and a graduate of the University of Michigan, Meryl has worked as a newspaper reporter, magazine writer, tv and radio reporter. She has covered a wide array of topics including national politics, influential New Yorkers, police and courts, economics and business, fashion, food, celebrities, pioneering women and book reviews. She is based in New York City.
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.
Join Ambassador Jim Rosapepe in a conversation with this podcast's guest, Ambassador Nina Hachigian, who is the first US Special Representative for City and State Diplomacy.
Ambassador Nina Hachigian, shares with us the role of the US Representative for City and State Diplomacy defining subnational diplomacy as the official interactions of elected leaders of cities, states, counties, and regions across international borders. The Special Representative for City and State Diplomacy involves supporting these leaders in their international engagements and bringing the expertise and programs of the State Department to them. Listen in to answer important questions: What is Sub-national diplomacy, why is it important and how is it used, how does the United States Sub-national diplomacy compare to other countries' use of sub-national diplomacy? To learn more about International Engagements by U.S. State and Local Governments, click here.
Ambassador Nina Hachigian is the first U.S. Special Representative for City and State Diplomacy. In this role she seeks to bring benefits to, and learn from, local leaders in the United States, in furtherance of U.S. foreign policy. Ambassador Hachigian served as the first Deputy Mayor for International Affairs for the City of Los Angeles for five years. From 2014 to 2017, Ambassador Hachigian served as the second U.S. Ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). She is also a founder of WASA, Women Ambassadors Serving America and of the Leadership Council for Women in National Security (LC-WINS). Earlier, Ambassador Hachigian was a Senior Fellow and a Senior Vice President at the Center for American Progress focused on Asia policy and U.S.-China relations. Prior to that, Ambassador Hachigian was the director of the RAND Center for Asia Pacific Policy for four years. Ambassador Hachigian served on the staff of the National Security Council in the Clinton White House from 1998-1999. She is the editor of Debating China: The U.S. – China Relationship in Ten Conversations (Oxford University Press, 2014) and co-author of The Next American Century: How the U.S. Can Thrive as Other Powers Rise (Simon & Schuster, 2008).
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.
Join Ambassador Jim Rosapepe on a journey with Ambassador Tom Loftus discovering a first-hand history in Norway, dealing with Russia, NATO, EU, and building diplomatic relationships and how each of these topics relates to our current world situation.
Ambassador Tom Loftus served as U.S. ambassador to the Kingdom of Norway from 1993 to 1998. A member of the Wisconsin Legislature from 1977 to 1991, he was the longest-serving Democratic Speaker of the Assembly, from 1983 to 1991. In 1990, he was the Democratic candidate for governor. Ambassador Loftus was special advisor to the director general of the World Health Organization from 1998 to 2005. He was a member of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents from 2005 to 2011, and in 2020 and 2021 was senior policy advisor to the UW System president. Ambassador Loftus is on the board of the Outrider Foundation. A U.S. Army veteran, he is a UW-Whitewater graduate and earned a master's degree from UW-Madison's La Follette School of Public Affairs.
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.
"Migration issues are going be some of the most important diplomatic issues of the 21st century, whether we agree or disagree on them, I think we just have to at least start by acknowledging that they really are important, and that and it's going to be hard to talk about foreign policy without talking about these issues." ~ Ambassador Chris Landau Listen or watch the podcast interview to understand why these issues are going to impact foreign policy decisions in a global way in the coming years.
Ambassador Chris Landau served as the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure at the helm of the country’s largest diplomatic mission, U.S.-Mexican relations reached historic highs with the entry into force of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement and unprecedented binational cooperation on migration. Prior to his appointment, Ambassador Landau practiced law in Washington, D.C., for thirty years. For most of that time, he was a partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, and head of the firm’s appellate litigation practice.
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.
Ambassador Ryan Crocker presents a frank assessment of the situation in the Middle East after the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. He served as US Ambassador to 6 nations, (Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Syria, Kuwait, and Lebanon). He serves today on the Afghanistan War Commission. Former President George W. Bush called him “America’s Lawrence of Arabia” because of his extensive knowledge of the Middle East.
Please note: this podcast was recorded before the events of April 1, 2024 that killed Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a senior commander in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps' overseas Quds Force, and six other officers as they attended a meeting in the Damascus embassy compound.
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.
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.
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 Tom Siebert the guest for today’s podcast is Ambassador Thomas Siebert who was the Ambassador to Sweden from 1994 to 1998. In 1998, he served as Chairman of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference. The ITU---at the time comprised of representatives of 189 Nations---is the United Nations' specialized agency devoted to telecommunications matters and is the highest decision-making body made up of representatives of governments belonging to an international treaty-making organization. A Washington attorney with over 30 years of private sector experience and a diplomat during the Clinton Presidency in the 1990's, Thomas L. Siebert specializes in international business and governmental affairs related to telecom, IT, renewable energy and clean technology.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
Former U.S. Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and former Governor of Virginia, James Gilmore, joined American Ambassadors Live! Podcast host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to discuss the ongoing situation in Ukraine and Russia's activities in the region.
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.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Ambassador Christopher Landau, joined American Ambassadors Live! Podcast host Ambassador Jim Rosapepe to discuss Mexico's domestic policies and how the nation has handled the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Former U.S. Ambassador to the European Union and Azerbaijan, Richard Morningstar, joined American Ambassadors Live! Podcast host Ambassador Philip Hughes to explore the history behind the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict and the current instability in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Yemen, Gerald Feierstein, joined American Ambassadors Live! Podcast host, Ambassador Philip Hughes, to discuss the ongoing crisis in Yemen and the future of U.S. policy in the region.
Former Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues at the UN, Kelley Currie, joined American Ambassadors Live! Podcast host Ambassador Louise Oliver to discuss working with the UN and the challenges of multilateralism.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
(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.
(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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ambassador James Rosapepe interviews Ambassador Michael McFaul about Russia and Vladimir Putin.
Ambassador James Rosapepe interviews Ambassador Michael McFaul about Russia and Vladimir Putin.
Ambassador James Rosapepe interviews Ambassador Michael McFaul about Russia and Vladimir Putin.
Ambassador James Rosapepe interviews Ambassador Michael McFaul about Russia and Vladimir Putin.
Ambassador James Rosapepe interviews Ambassador Michael McFaul about Russia and Vladimir Putin.
Ambassador Orr discusses the Asia Pacific Region, Rising China, and the Asian Development Bank by American Ambassadors Live!
Ambassador Orr discusses the Asia Pacific Region's reaction to the Trump administration by American Ambassadors Live!
Ambassador Orr discusses Rising China and how they are using their influence in the region by American Ambassadors Live!
Ambassador Orr discusses his role as Ambassador to the Asian Development Bank by American Ambassadors Live!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ambassador Emerson discusses the politics of the refugee crisis in Germany by American Ambassadors Live!
Ambassador John Emerson discusses the state of affairs in Germany by American Ambassadors Live!
Ambassador Emerson discusses how German's are dealing with refugee integration in to society by American Ambassadors Live!
Ambassador Emerson discusses the politics of Germany and the state of the European Union by American Ambassadors Live!
Ambassador Roemer discusses the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress by American Ambassadors Live!
Ambassador Roemer discusses how the people of India view themselves by American Ambassadors Live!
Ambassador Roemer discusses the rise of populism in India by American Ambassadors Live!