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Diplomatically Incorrect

Diplomatically Incorrect brings you sharp and frank analysis of politics and policy from one of Israel’s most consequential and controversial diplomats. In this podcast, Ron Dermer, former Israeli Ambassador to the United States and Distinguished Fellow at the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA) joins with Dr. Michael Makovsky, President and CEO of JINSA, to offer straight talk on foreign policy, current events, America, Israel and all things Jewish. This podcast will be released twice per month.

Episodes

Israeli Election Analysis

Ambassador Ron Dermer and Dr. Michael Makovsky discuss Prime Minister Netanyahu's historic election victory and its policy implications.

Nov 06, 202253 min

Operation Breaking Dawn, Kushner’s New Book, Remembering Russell & Scully

Ambassador Ron Dermer and Dr. Michael Makovsky discuss Israel’s latest operation in Gaza, including its political implications, address claims made in Jared Kushner’s new book about Jerusalem and Netanyahu’s push for Israeli sovereignty over parts of Judea and Samaria, and reminisce about two sports legends: Bill Russel and Vin Scully.

Aug 10, 20221 hr 12 min

The Demise of Israel’s Potato Head Coalition

Ambassador Ron Dermer and Dr. Michael Makovsky discuss the demise of Israel’s government, suggest what the focus of the next Israeli Prime Minister should be during President Biden's upcoming trip to Israel and preview potential Israeli elections.

Jun 27, 20221 hr 9 min

Biden’s Trip, Abraham Accords, Israeli Political Turmoil

In this episode, Ambassador Ron Dermer and Dr. Michael Makovsky discuss the Abraham Accords – including the policies that made the historic agreements possible and what should be done to expand them – President Biden’s upcoming trip to the Middle East, and the latest in Israel’s turbulent internal political situation.

Jun 14, 20221 hr 17 min

Iran deal, Jordanian incitement, and Israeli Political Turbulence

Ambassador Ron Dermer and Michael Makovsky discuss U.S. military leaders and Congressional Democrats against Iran deal; IRGC designation on terror list; Jordanian incitement of violence in Israel; Israel political turbulence; and an invitation to Lebron.

Apr 20, 20221 hr 2 min

Ukraine Lessons, Negev Summit, LeBron vs Jordan

Lessons for Israel from Ukraine; Where Putin Miscalculated; What US policy on Ukraine signals to other countries; The Role of Congress; A missed opportunity at the Negev Summit; Terrorism and Israel’s Arabs; Coach K on Jordan vs. LeBron.

Apr 06, 202259 min

From Kyiv to Vienna

In this inaugural episode, Ambassador Dermer and Michael Makovsky discuss Israel’s position on Ukraine, Zelensky’s speech to the Knesset, and the Iran Deal being negotiated in Vienna.

Mar 30, 202250 min
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