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 t

Balkans Mission: A Perspective on Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia

Aug 30th, 2023 42m 14s

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

Mastering the Art of Diplomacy: an Interview with Ambassador Sondland

Jan 11th, 2023 26m 54s

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

Sweden - Partnership for Peace to NATO

Dec 20th, 2022 22m 53s

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, was th

Nuclear War: Very Real Threat

Oct 12th, 2022 38m 35s

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 locati

Don't Poke the Russian Bear, but be Helpful

Sep 30th, 2022 25m 11s

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 b

Poland: Tenacity, Courage, Leadership - Yet Still a "Step-Child"

Sep 19th, 2022 20m 31s

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 Mosbac

Germany - A Look Inside: Energy, Ukraine, and China

Sep 7th, 2022 45m 45s

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/Ch

New Holistic Hiring Process for the Foreign Service - Jefferson Smith

Jul 18th, 2022 17m 27s

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 Serv

James Gilmore: A Dangerous Continent

Aug 23rd, 2021 29m 37s

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 Ukrain

Gordon Sondland: Personal Diplomacy

Jul 19th, 2021 21m 15s

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.

Crisis Across Borders

Jun 25th, 2021 24m 54s

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.

With One Voice - NATO's Historic Alliance

Jun 14th, 2021 30m 8s

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.

From the Sea to Seoul

Jun 8th, 2021 36m 9s

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.

A Perfect Storm - COVID and Crises in India

Jun 1st, 2021 24m 52s

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.

The Abraham Accords and the United Arab Emirates

May 14th, 2021 36m 49s

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.

Balancing Belgium and the EU

May 6th, 2021 40m 30s

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.

Global Criminal Justice

May 3rd, 2021 58m 20s

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.

The Longstanding Conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh

Mar 15th, 2021 55m 12s

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

The Future of the United States' Yemen Strategy

Mar 1st, 2021 51m 52s

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.

The U.S. and Multilateralism

Feb 18th, 2021 37m 32s

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.

Chinese and Russian Influence in Africa

Jan 15th, 2021 1h 4m

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.

Appointing Non-Career American Ambassadors

Jan 14th, 2021 40m 38s

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-car

Sue Cobb: The Lady of Silk and Steel

Dec 9th, 2020 43m 42s

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 avail

Capricia Marshall: Protocol

Nov 2nd, 2020 26m 40s

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