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The Un-Diplomatic Podcast

Global power politics, for the people. Hosted by Van Jackson, Julia Gledhill, and Matt Duss. The views expressed are theirs alone (not those of any institution or employer).

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00:09:46

Does Nancy Pelosi Have a Shadow Foreign Policy? She...

The Un-Diplomatic Podcast ·

2019/10/23

We live in an age of foreign policy pluralism and congressional Democrats ought to take heed. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi quietly led a congressional delegation to Afghanistan and Jordan over the weekend. In this Raw Uncut edition of the Un-Diplomatic podcast, I explain why I hope the trip was part of a Democratic Party shadow foreign policy. Pelosi tweeting the CODEL: https://twitter.com/SpeakerPelosi/status/1186766247670599680Music: "Van is Meta" by Tre' Hester

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00:40:44

Silicon Valley Turns Anti-China. Why Steven Pinker...

The Un-Diplomatic Podcast ·

2019/10/22

Silicon Valley might be turning against China. Steven Pinker is wrong about violence and needs to take a security studies course. There are no more US officials with gravitas. Trump's 5-dimensional chess is going to end with a Kurdish-Iranian alliance. Career advice for an aspiring China hand. And will Van Jackson ever move back to Washington? Van's Predictions:Will Pompeo survive until 2020? NoWill China sacrifice Carrie Lam by 2020? YesWill Giuliani be arrested by the end of 2019? NoWill China

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00:11:06

Is US Global Credibility in Free Fall? Yes, But My...

The Un-Diplomatic Podcast ·

2019/10/20

Senator Chris Murphy says Trump has caused the rapid decline of US credibility. So does everyone, and they're not wrong. But the reasons why matter, and understanding the implications of America's damaged credibility matters even more. Why is it dangerous, and what's the price to paid?Sen. Chris Murphy's credibility tweet: https://twitter.com/ChrisMurphyCT/status/1185749012432994304Music: "Van is Meta" by Tre' Hester

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00:49:07

Writing National Security Fiction: Interview with Dr....

The Un-Diplomatic Podcast ·

2019/10/17

Our "Hustle" episodes are interviews with foreign policy and national security experts doing interesting things we can all learn from. We uncover their origin stories and how they found their path in a field with no user's manual. In this Hustle episode, Van Jackson sits down with Dr. Kathleen McInnis, author of the novel The Heart of War: Misadventures in the Pentagon. It's The Devil Wears Prada meets Catch-22, and this interview is a must-listen. We talk about the creative process, taking chances,

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00:07:44

Bernie Sanders Iraq War Call-out of Biden's Judgment....

The Un-Diplomatic Podcast ·

2019/10/16

Senator Bernie Sanders once again called out Vice President Joe Biden's decision to support the 2003 Iraq War during the democratic primary debate (10/15/2019). How much should it matter if presidential candidates previously supported the Iraq invasion? Is it good politics for the democratic primary? Van Jackson weighs in.Vox Explainer on Biden's Iraq War Support: https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/10/15/20849072/joe-biden-iraq-history-democrats-election-2020Politico Coverage of the

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00:03:58

Don’t Count on a Militarist to End Endless War. Count...

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2019/10/14

Trump says he's the guy to end endless war. A quick look at the scorecard tells a very different story. Listen in to find out why the only thing you can trust a militarist to do is make more war. From sending more troops to Saudi Arabia to green-lighting a Turkish ethnic cleansing campaign of the Kurds in northern Syria. Music: "Van is Meta" by Tre' Hester

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00:34:15

China Can't Take a Joke, Kurds Betrayed, Strategic...

The Un-Diplomatic Podcast ·

2019/10/13

In this episode, Van and the crew discuss the world, from China to pop culture to endless war in the Middle East. What does China’s battle with the NBA signal for the future? Why is only South Park getting China right? Should western companies start divesting from China? And why did Trump announce a troop withdrawal from Syria? Non-sequiter: Superstar John Cusack tweeted and messaged Van! Van’s predictions:1. Brexit will not occur before the 31st of October. 2. The PLA will deploy to Hong Kong,

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00:38:55

Corruption, Eminem Playing Eminem, or Conspiracy...

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2019/10/07

In this episode, Van explores Trump inadvertently brainwashing himself into believing conspiracy theories simply by repeating them. He gets into it over a piece by Mike Fuchs on the real price of corrupt foreign policy and why we should all be worried about Trump meeting with foreign leaders. Also, why cyber is the new go-to for policymakers who feel the need to "do something." What foreign policy has to do with professional wrestling. The one thing Eminem and Trump have in common (not whiteness)

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00:07:27

It's Kim Jong Un's World, and Trump's Just Living in...

The Un-Diplomatic Podcast ·

2019/10/06

Why did US-North Korea working level nuclear talks fall apart...in less than a day? Van Jackson explains why the moral hazard of reality-show summitry is ultimately to blame.Music: "Van is Meta" by Tre' HesterVan's prescription for a stabilizing North Korea policy: https://warontherocks.com/2019/09/confronting-reality-the-bitter-medicine-that-north-korea-policy-needs-now/

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00:47:03

Progressive versus Libertarian Foreign Policy:...

The Un-Diplomatic Podcast ·

2019/10/02

In this episode, Van digs into the varieties of progressive foreign policy thought, and confesses to evolutions about his own thinking. Why Joe and Hunter Biden--who did no wrong here--remind us that foreign money corrupts the politics of democracies everywhere. What is the "Washington Post test?" And how is journalism itself complicit in empowering Trump? Also in this episode, why government memos are sanitized versions of history. Ask Me Anything: Which democratic presidential candidates does Van

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00:08:13

American Civil War 2, Electric Boogaloo? The...

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2019/09/30

Weighing all the things that affect the likelihood of the once unthinkable: a second American civil war. It's a joke, it's incredible, but it's also not implausible. Here's why.Trump civil war tweet: https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1178477539653771264Ben Collins tweet: https://twitter.com/oneunderscore__/status/1178701411594522624The Oath Movie: https://www.youtube.com/?v=4I8x79pgqokMusic: "Van is Meta" by Tre' Hester

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00:08:34

Korean Peace: How to Deal with Trump's Diversionary...

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2019/09/30

What would happen if Trump decides to end the Korean War? Why might he do it? And, if you're a peace-loving anti-Trumper, how should you react? Show host Van Jackson cuts to the heart of these questions in this Raw Uncut episode of the Un-Diplomatic podcast.Notes and Sources:New report from the Center for a New American Security on arms control with North Korea: https://www.cnas.org/publications/reports/risk-realismLatest indication of Trump's willingness to declare an end to the Korean War:

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00:37:22

Foreign Policy Civil War in the GOP? Wu-Tang Clan,...

The Un-Diplomatic Podcast ·

2019/09/25

In this episode, Van weighs in on whether the GOP will ever confront Trump over foreign policy. He explains why you can't believe what China says, and insists that the Hong Kong protests are unique. Van and Pete let New Zealand's political opposition embarrass itself with obsequious brown-nosing of China and Xi Jinping. Van also highlights tensions between Marianne Williamson's views of peace-building and war planning. Also this episode, from The Ambassador's Brief: Why the HOW of getting out of

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00:07:28

Iran-sanity: The Battle of Ted Cruz versus Nuke...

The Un-Diplomatic Podcast ·

2019/09/22

This Raw Uncut episode does a quick and dirty dive into a Senator Ted Cruz op-ed calling for sanctions on Iran and claiming Obama caused Iran to attack Saudi Arabia (?). Dartmouth professor Nick Miller puts Cruz on blast.Cruz Oped: https://nypost.com/2019/09/20/time-for-trump-to-trigger-the-un-snapback-on-iran/amp/Twitter Back and Forth: https://twitter.com/tedcruz/status/1175507351652241408Theme Song: "Van is Meta" by Tre' HesterSupport the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/undiplomatic

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00:03:46

The Virtue of Being Undiplomatic

The Un-Diplomatic Podcast ·

2019/09/17

In this opening trailer, show host Van Jackson previews his philosophy behind being undiplomatic, and why the next generation of foreign policy wonks in particular should tune in.Want a question featured on future episodes? Hit us up at askmeanything@undiplomaticpodcast.comFor updates: www.undiplomaticpodcast.comShow Twitter: @UnDiplomaticPodVan's Twitter: @WonkVJSupport the Show: buymeacoffee.com/undiplomaticTheme song: Tre' Hester

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