Diplomatic Immunity

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Diplomatic Immunity: Frank and candid conversations about diplomacy and foreign affairs Diplomatic Immunity is a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University. We bring you "frank and candid" conversations on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision makers globally. We talk to current and former diplomatic officials, scholars, and analysts and seek to understand how best to foster international cooperation in an age of global crises. Hosted by Dr. Kelly McFarland Produced by Freddie Mallinson and Jarrett Dang Design by Rebecca McFarland and Alistair Somerville Music by Gabe Swarts This podcast is supported by funding from the Carnegie Corporation of New York's Bridging the Gap Initiative.

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Episodes

Part 5: "The Tinder is Dry" - Uprisings and Repression in Syria - Diplomacy and the Arab Spring at 10

Syria: A conversation about the Arab Spring and its aftermath between Ambassador Robert Ford and Syria activist Maya Haddad. Presented by Kelly McFarland and Alistair Somerville. Additional commentary from Ambassador Mark Storella, former deputy assistant secretary of state for population, refugees, and migration. Part 5 of a Diplomatic Immunity mini-series, Diplomacy and the Arab Spring at 10 - Origins and Legacies of Revolution Listen to Part 4, Libya: https://diplomaticimmunity.libsyn.com/par...

May 19, 2021•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 10

Part 4: A Broken State, Civil War, and Governance in Libya - Diplomacy and the Arab Spring at 10

Libya: A conversation about the Arab Spring and its aftermath between Ambassador Gene Cretz and Libyan civil society activist Mohamed Almenfi. Presented by Kelly McFarland and Alistair Somerville. Additional commentary from Rita Stephan. Part 4 of a Diplomatic Immunity mini-series, Diplomacy and the Arab Spring at 10 - Origins and Legacies of Revolution Listen to Part 3, Yemen: https://diplomaticimmunity.libsyn.com/part-3-revolution-transition-and-collapse-in-yemen-diplomacy-and-the-arab-spring-...

May 12, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 9

Part 3: Revolution, Transition, and Collapse in Yemen - Diplomacy and the Arab Spring at 10

Yemen: A conversation about the Arab Spring and its aftermath between Ambassador Jerry Feierstein and Yemeni scholar Ibrahim Jalal. Presented by Kelly McFarland and Alistair Somerville. Additional commentary from Ambassador Barbara Bodine, Tamara Cofman Wittes, and Rita Stephan. Part 3 of a Diplomatic Immunity mini-series, Diplomacy and the Arab Spring at 10 - Origins and Legacies of Revolution Listen to Part 2, Egypt: https://diplomaticimmunity.libsyn.com/part-2-tahrir-square-and-beyond Listen ...

May 05, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 8

Part 2: Tahrir Square and Beyond - Diplomacy and the Arab Spring at 10

Egypt: A conversation about the Arab Spring and its aftermath between Ambassador Anne Patterson and Mohammed Soliman. Presented by Kelly McFarland and Alistair Somerville. Additional commentary from Tamara Cofman Wittes and Rita Stephan. Part 2 of a Diplomatic Immunity mini-series, Diplomacy and the Arab Spring at 10 - Origins and Legacies of Revolution Diplomatic Immunity, a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, brings you frank and candid conversations...

Apr 28, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 7

Part 1: "The Tunisian People Have Spoken" - Diplomacy and the Arab Spring at 10

Tunisia: A conversation between Ambassador Gordon Gray and Youssef Cherif. Presented by Kelly McFarland and Alistair Somerville. Additional commentary from Tamara Cofman Wittes. Part 1 of a Diplomatic Immunity mini-series, Diplomacy and the Arab Spring at 10 - Origins and Legacies of Revolution Diplomatic Immunity, a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, brings you frank and candid conversations with experts on the issues facing diplomats and national se...

Apr 21, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 6

Diplomacy and the Arab Spring at 10 - Trailer

A new mini-series from Diplomatic Immunity: Diplomacy and the Arab Spring at 10 - Origins and Legacies of Revolution, launching April 21st. Diplomatic Immunity, a new podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, brings you frank and candid conversations with experts on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision makers around the world. Produced by Alistair Somerville and Kelly McFarland Production assistance by Jonas Heering Design by Rebecca Mc...

Apr 14, 2021•2 min

The Power of Inclusion with Mirembe Nantongo

Diplomatic Immunity: Frank and candid conversations about diplomacy and foreign affairs Diplomatic Immunity, a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, brings you frank and candid conversations with experts on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision-makers around the world. For more, visit our website , follow us on Twitter @GUDiplomacy or send us an email to diplomacy@georgetown.edu. Season 2, Episode 5: Mirembe Nantongo, who recently re...

Mar 24, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 5

Time, Space, Plus: Applied Diplomatic History with Susie Colbourn and Simon Miles

Diplomatic Immunity: Frank and candid conversations about diplomacy and foreign affairs Diplomatic Immunity, a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, brings you frank and candid conversations with experts on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision-makers around the world. For more, visit our website , and follow us on Twitter @GUDiplomacy. Send any feedback to diplomacy@georgetown.edu. Season 2, Episode 4: Kelly McFarland talks to Dr. S...

Mar 10, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 4

Diplomacy and Global Health with Claire Standley

Diplomatic Immunity: Frank and candid conversations about diplomacy and foreign affairs Diplomatic Immunity, a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, brings you frank and candid conversations with experts on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision-makers around the world. For more, visit our website , and follow us on Twitter @GUDiplomacy. Send any feedback to diplomacy@georgetown.edu. Season 2, Episode 3: Kelly McFarland and Alistair S...

Feb 24, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 3

U.S.-Iran Relations with Ambassador Stephen Mull

Diplomatic Immunity: Frank and candid conversations about diplomacy and foreign affairs Diplomatic Immunity, a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, brings you frank and candid conversations with experts on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision-makers around the world. For more, visit our website , and follow us on Twitter @GUDiplomacy. Send any feedback to diplomacy@georgetown.edu. Season 2, Episode 2: Kelly McFarland and ISD Rusk F...

Feb 10, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 2

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