Little Islands / Huge Drama

04/05/22 • 28 min

In this episode, we focus on a geopolitical situation unfolding on the other side of the world, in the Solomon Islands. We'll hear why China's designs on that tiny archipelago are giving the United States (as well Australia and New Zealand) major cause for concern.
------> OUR GUEST is Catherine Ebert-Gray, who served as U.S. Ambassador to the Solomon Islands from 2015-2019.

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The "Uncle Sam Abroad" podcast - through direct interviews - delves into U.S. foreign policy issues and the ways in which the United States projects its power.
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The "Uncle Sam Abroad" podcast - through direct interviews - delves into U.S. foreign policy issues and the ways in which the United States projects its power.
(Grab a listen. Be more informed.)

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A Mediator's Perspective

In this episode, we hear from an international mediator who has on-the-ground experience in Afghanistan, Libya, Venezuela, and Sub-Saharan Africa. ------> Today's discussion provides a glimpse into U.S. efforts and priorities, and includes details that shed light on ways America has approached certain delicate international situations.
------> OUR GUEST is Juan Garrigues, Deputy Director of the Dialogue Advisory Group, which is an Amsterdam-based non-profit that specializes in conflict resolution.
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The "Uncle Sam Abroad" podcast - through direct interviews - delves into U.S. foreign policy issues and the ways in which the United States projects its power.
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The Defense Department's Foreign Language Program

In this episode, we spotlight the Pentagon's "Defense Language and National Security Education Office", which recruits and trains U.S. citizens who can strengthen America's overseas efforts in areas of Defense/Intelligence/Diplomacy by speaking languages other than English. We'll hear where the priorities are, which universities serve as key partners in producing capable foreign language speakers (hint: they're probably not the colleges you'd imagine), and how the U.S. is trying to address a shortfall of foreign language superstars.

------> OUR GUEST is Dr. Sam Eisen, Director of Programs at the "Defense Language and National Security Education Office" (DLNSEO). A former assistant professor of Russian Studies at American University, he earned a PhD and Master's degree in Russian language and literature from Stanford University, and bachelor's degree in Russian from Amherst College.
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The "Uncle Sam Abroad" podcast - through direct interviews - delves into U.S. foreign policy issues and the ways in which the United States projects its power.
(Grab a listen. Be more informed.)