The General and the Ambassador: A Conversation - Managing Adversity- Serving in Russia: A conversation with Ambassador Jon Huntsman and Admiral David Manero

Managing Adversity- Serving in Russia: A conversation with Ambassador Jon Huntsman and Admiral David Manero

12/05/21 • 51 min

The General and the Ambassador: A Conversation

Former US Ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman and former US Defense Attaché Admiral David Manero describe the effects of the large expulsion of US diplomats from Russia during a period of heightened tensions, their ground game to advance US interests in a hostile environment, Russia’s toolbox and offensive tactics and US actions to counter them.

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