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The Diplomat | ديبلومات

Joe Kawly
United States
Iran
Israel
Iraq
Middle East
Lebanon
Hezbollah
Turkey
Gaza
Diplomacy
Syria
Mohammed Bouazizi
Arab Spring
Russia
Tunisia
Saudi Arabia
ISIS
Ben Ali
Ethiopia
NATO

In the rooms where war, peace, and power are decided, words matter most. The Diplomat brings you raw conversations with ambassadors, envoys, and negotiators who shaped the hardest decisions in U.S. foreign policy and Middle East diplomacy. Hosted by Joe Kawly. Recorded from Washington. Produced by Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN). Joe Kawly brings extensive experience from conflict zones in... more

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Four months into the war with Iran, Congress just voted on whether it should continue. Congressman Michael Baumgartner was at the center of that debate.

A member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and its Middle East subcommittee, Baumgartner se... more

The war with Iran is paused, not closed. Gaza is at a stalemate with no clear way forward. Lebanon is holding under a fragile ceasefire. And Washington just released a counterterrorism strategy that is raising alarm among the people who wrote the ori... more

Ambassador Tom Nides served as U.S. Ambassador to Israel under President Biden. He had screaming matches with Netanyahu. He sat with families who buried their children. He was in the room when Saudi normalization almost happened.

Now he is speaking ... more

Khamenei is gone, but the real story is not his death. It is the dangerous vacuum now opening behind him.

In this urgent episode of The Diplomat, Joe Kawly, Washington Bureau Chief, sits down with Alex Vatanka, one of Washington’s most respected Ira... more

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Assaf Orion
Brigadier General, Senior Researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies
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Episode: S2 E5|Israel at a New Strategic Crossroad
Soner Çağaptay
Director of the Turkish Research Program at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, a sharp interpreter of Turkish power
Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Episode: S2 E4| Partner or Problem: Turkiye’s Power Explained
Dania Arayssi
Political scientist and senior fellow at the New Lines Institute, studying civil society and Lebanese politics.
New Lines Institute
Episode: S2 E3| Why Lebanon’s leadership can’t disarm Hezbollah without risking civil war
Jonathan Katz
Leads the Anti-Corruption, Democracy and Security Project at the Brookings Institute
Brookings Institute
Episode: S2 E2 | The Quiet Collapse of Global Democracy
Toomas Hendrik Ilves
Former President of Estonia and former ambassador
Episode: Inside NATO’s Blind Spot on Russia and Cyber Wars
Aaron David Miller
Former U.S. peace negotiator and policy adviser
Episode: Why the U.S. Can’t Quit Israel - Even Now
James Jeffrey
Former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq and diplomat
U.S. Department of State
Episode: The Memo Before the War: James Jeffrey on Iraq, Iran, and the Limits of Power
Douglas Silliman
Former U.S. Ambassador who led diplomacy efforts in Iraq.
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Episode: The Quiet Wars of Kuwait and the Battle to Rebuild Iraq

Host

Joe Kawly
Host of The Diplomat

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Excellent content

    This podcast has quickly become my go-to source for thoughtful, in-depth Middle East news and analysis . Joe strikes a perfect balance between journalistic integrity and engaging storytelling, breaking down complex issues with clarity and nuance. Each episode delivers well-researched content in a very intelligent tone. Highly recommended for anyone who values quality journalism and wants to better understand the Middle East world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Osama Alkahily
    United Statesa year ago
  • One of the best Podcasts

    I think this podcast will be on of the greatest podcasts that discuss foreign affairs, political history, middle eastern politics in a storytelling way which is on the best way to express and describe the moments that happened behind closed doors. Hands off to Joe and his team for amazing job and research. Keep the music down a bit please ;)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GhailanKh
    Swedena year ago
  • The Diplomat

    This podcast has a wonderful flow through the world of diplomacy with a deep dive into the humanitarian side of the actors. Joe asks the right questions, you can feel his qualities shine as a host. It also clarifies certain actors and events which give us an honest perspective of what was happening behind closed doors. I look forward to more, thank you, Joe!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Patricia Audrey
    Canadaa year ago
  • Refreshing politics!

    In a time where I’m jaded of listening to the news, any news, The Diplomat caught me off guard with a refreshing and stimulating take on events! It doesn’t just give you the news from an entirely different perspective, it actually stimulates your thinking rather than tell you what to think! So happy I found this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aliyounis
    United Statesa year ago

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The host asks sharp questions and clarifies complex issues without biased framing.
Guests and topics are timely, covering region-wide diplomacy with real-world implications.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful, in-depth analysis and balanced journalism.
The show delivers fresh perspectives that challenge conventional narratives.

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Cables, Chaos, and the Truth That Sparked a Revolution
Q: What did you mean by saying, we are diplomats, not propagandists?
The expression emphasized that the goal was to support the political process rather than influence the specific political outcomes in Tunisia.
Cables, Chaos, and the Truth That Sparked a Revolution
Q: Did you know this was going to change Tunisia, or did it feel like another flashpoint in a difficult place?
At the moment of Bouazizi's self-immolation, it was unclear that it would lead to a significant upheaval, but later events confirmed its importance.
The Word That Sparked Accusations: From Egypt to Turkey
Q: If you would be training young diplomats today, what would be the communication mistake you'd warn them about?
To understand the audience and not just repeat lines from Washington, as context is critical in diplomacy.
The Word That Sparked Accusations: From Egypt to Turkey
Q: When you said those words, were you signaling, warning, or just stating the obvious?
He sought to convey historical values shared by both Turkey and the United States, citing respected figures to emphasize shared democratic principles.
The Word That Sparked Accusations: From Egypt to Turkey
Q: Take us back to Ankara, Gezi Park. What were the diplomats seeing, hearing, feeling?
They were primarily following media reports as protests erupted, tracking events closely but displaying a calm demeanor, while tensions were present among Turkish leadership.

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2. Assaf Orion
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