The New Diplomatist is a foreign policy podcast by Garrison Moratto interviewing ambassadors, analysts, and experts.
…
continue reading
A reasonable discussion of American politics.
…
continue reading
Greg Lawson is a realist thinker, a history buff, and a geopolitical analyst. He joins the podcast to discuss the legacy and meaning of former Secretary of State, the late Dr. Henry Kissinger, as well as the problem of Russia, and the urgency of China. There has never been a more urgent time for prioritization in American foreign policy; Greg lays …
…
continue reading
1
Dominoes: The Global Implications of China's Domestic Politics
40:41
40:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
40:41
In this episode Garrison speaks with Rory Truex of Princeton about China's domestic politics, the political nature of Xi Jinping, the domestic perceptions of the CCP, the threat of a Taiwan invasion, and the appropriate response from U.S. policy makers in this new Great Power era. Rory Truex is an Assistant Professor in Princeton's Department of Po…
…
continue reading
1
Delhi to Cairo: The Return of West Asia with Mohammed Soliman
27:31
27:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:31
On this episode, Garrison is joined by Mohammed Soliman of the Middle East Institute to discuss his vision for the Middle East. Or more specifically, why he has argued that the Middle East as an American strategic concept should be replaced with his concept of "West Asia". The two discuss the intellectual origins and foundations of West Asia as a h…
…
continue reading
1
Ali Wyne Discusses America's Great Power Opportunity
52:51
52:51
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
52:51
In this episode, Garrison is joined by Ali Wyne of the Eurasia Group, to discuss his landmark new book America's Great Power Opportunity: Revitalizing U.S. Foreign Policy To Meet The Challenges Of Strategic Competition. The two discuss Wyne's background in the field, how he came to be interested with, at the forefront of, foreign policy discussions…
…
continue reading
1
Russia's War in light of history and grand strategy -From the Archives Part 1: Greg Lawson
1:02:21
1:02:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:02:21
On this first of three "From the Archives" specials, The New Diplomatist is proud to present a never-before-released episode from March 30th of 2022 with Greg Lawson, discussing Russia's War in light of history and grand strategy. In the sweeping conversation, Greg and Garrison trace the present war in Ukraine through the lens of theory and statecr…
…
continue reading
1
American Strategy For A New Era: Interview with Elbridge Colby
34:06
34:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:06
In this episode, Garrison was joined by Elbridge Colby, author of The Strategy of Denial and key architect of the 2018 U.S. National Defense Strategy. They discuss an overview of Colby’s landmark book and its strategic approach to the rise of China and maintenance of U.S. national defense. In light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the two discus…
…
continue reading
1
The Ukraine: An Interview with Richard Fontaine
34:08
34:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:08
In this episode, Garrison is joined by Richard Fontaine, CEO of the Center for a New American Security, to discuss a wide range of topics about the Ukraine Crisis. The two discuss the history of NATO expansion and Ukrainian orientation as a few of the factors influencing the timing of the present crisis; the stance of the West; and the strategic mo…
…
continue reading
1
The View from Venezuela: An Interview with Ivan Briscoe
43:19
43:19
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
43:19
On this episode, Garrison takes a deep dive into the view from Venezuela with the deeply knowledgable Ivan Briscoe, Program Director for Latin America and the Caribbean from the International Crisis Group. The two discuss the current state of Venezuelan affairs, tracing the counters of the rivalry between Nicolas Maduro and Juan Guaido with their r…
…
continue reading
1
2022: Japan's National Security In An Era Of Upheaval
28:09
28:09
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:09
From a new Asiatic superpower in China and a rogue state in North Korea, to domestic political change and an rapidly aging population, 2022 will be a pivotal year for Japan’s national security. On this episode, Garrison is joined by Dr. Stephen Nagy, an expert on Japan to discuss these important topics. The two discuss a wide range of subjects, beg…
…
continue reading
1
The Necessity of American Sea Power: A Discussion with Dr. Jerry Hendrix
23:43
23:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
23:43
In this episode, Garrison is joined by Dr. Jerry Hendrix, Vice President of the Telemus Group, retired U.S. Navy officer, and a widely respected naval expert. The two discuss Dr. Hendrix’s recent Foreign Policy magazine article: “Sea Power Makes Great Powers” (click here to read: https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/10/10/us-navy-sea-power-china-decline-…
…
continue reading
1
Submarines and the Balance of Strategic Power in the Indo-Pacific: An Interview with Dr. Collin Koh
32:32
32:32
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:32
In this episode, Garrison is rejoined by returning guest and renowned maritime security analyst, Dr. Collin Koh. The two embark on an informative discussion regarding the maritime strategic implications of the AUKUS deal to the Indo-Pacific, from why nuclear submarines are significant, to the nature of Australia as a geopolitical linchpin in Washin…
…
continue reading
1
The Race to Replace Suga: An Interview with Dr. Yoichiro Sato
32:05
32:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:05
On this episode, Garrison is rejoined by a valued guest of the podcast, Dr. Yoichiro Sato, to discuss the race to replace retiring Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. Dr. Sato takes a deep dive into the circumstances that led to Suga's resignation, the role of the Olympics and the pandemic in upending Japanese politics, the leading candidates t…
…
continue reading
1
Geopolitical Echoes: India, China, And Pakistan After The Afghanistan War
22:05
22:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
22:05
In this sweeping interview, Garrison had the pleasure of interviewing former India Ambassador Vishnu Prakash who brought his in-depth regional insights to the discussion of Afghanistan and beyond. The two discuss India’s view on the aftermath of The Afghanistan War, the humanitarian concerns, the potential challenges of dealing with a possible Tali…
…
continue reading
1
Deep Dive: The Quad - An Interview with Ambassador Rajiv Bhatia
23:42
23:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
23:42
In this episode, Garrison is joined by former India Ambassador and Distinguished Fellow from the prestigious Gateway House (Indian Council on Global Relations), Mr. Rajiv Bhatia. The ambassador carefully defines and contrasts Indo-Pacific as a strategic concept (apart from the now increasingly outdated Asia-Pacific). He then defines The Quadrilater…
…
continue reading
1
Changing Times: The Northern Ireland Protocol - An Interview with Dr. Patrick Holden
17:24
17:24
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
17:24
In this episode, Garrison is joined once again by returning guest Dr. Patrick Holden of the University of Plymouth to discuss the state of Brexit as the West begins to try and plan for life beyond the pandemic. In particular, the two focus on the state of the Northern Ireland Protocol, including its continuing impact on the trading relations betwee…
…
continue reading
1
Deep Dive: American Diplomacy - An Interview with Robert B. Zoellick
44:01
44:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
44:01
In this episode, Garrison is joined by Mr. Robert B. Zoellick (former President of the World Bank and Deputy Secretary of State) who is the author of the book "America in the World: A History of U.S. Diplomacy and Foreign Policy". The two discuss Mr. Zoellick's perspectives on American diplomacy grounded in pragmatism, problem-solving, and the infl…
…
continue reading
Previewing the new podcast.
…
continue reading
1
A Journey To Israel: A Personal Interview from Benjamin Anthony
41:11
41:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
41:11
In this episode Garrison is joined by Benjamin Anthony Co-Founder and CEO of The MirYam Institute. They discuss Benjamin’s personal experiences as a Jew growing up in the United Kingdom, overcoming anti-semitic attacks, his emigration to the State of Israel (making “Aliyah”), his service in the IDF (and personal perspectives on Israeli security), h…
…
continue reading
1
Britain Looking Forward: An Interview with Dr. Nick Wright
42:21
42:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
42:21
In this episode, Garrison is joined by returning guest Dr. Nick Wright of University College London. They discuss the AstraZeneca vaccine export controversy between London and Brussels, the return of left-right political alignments in the new post-Brexit era, and discuss the political prospects surrounding Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s vaccine rol…
…
continue reading
1
Japan in 2021: An Interview with Dr. Yoichiro Sato
24:52
24:52
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
24:52
Today Garrison is joined by Dr. Yoichiro Sato, who is an expert analyst of foreign and security policy regarding Japan, the US, and the Indo-Pacific. The two discuss the 2021 outlook of security policy from Japan towards North Korea’s nuclear program, as well as the naval arms race developing between Tokyo and Beijing in light of increasing asserti…
…
continue reading
1
Portugal Navigating Europe: An Interview with Pedro Sousa
30:29
30:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:29
In this episode, Garrison is joined by returning guest Pedro Sousa from Portugal. After reviewing some of the significance and history of the role, the two discuss Portugal’s priorities and outlook as it serves as rotating President of the Council of the European Union from January to June of 2021. In particular, they discuss Portugal’s response to…
…
continue reading
1
The Myanmar Crisis: An Interview with Ambassador Rajiv Bhatia
17:26
17:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
17:26
In this episode, Garrison is joined once again by Ambassador Rajiv Bhatia. Mr. Bhatia served as India’s Ambassador to Myanmar from 2002-2005. The two discuss the recent military takeover in Myanmar, and spend time detailing the history leading to the recent crisis. Mr. Bhatia shares his personal perspective of his time meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi…
…
continue reading
1
Deep Dive: COVID, Europe, and Beyond - A Conversation with Massimiliano Gobbato
30:04
30:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:04
In this episode, Garrison is joined by returning guest Massimiliano Gobbato. The two discuss the EU’s COVID response, recovery plan, and vaccine rollout. They take a strategic look at Italy’s Conte as he exits government and as Mario Draghi rises to power in Rome, in parallel to Armin Laschet’s victory in Germany’s CDU and the looming post-Merkel e…
…
continue reading
1
Maritime Security In The Age Of China: A Deep Dive Interview With Dr. Collin Koh
46:39
46:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:39
In this episode, Garrison is joined by the renowned maritime security analyst, Dr. Collin Koh. The two discuss a variety of naval topics, including: why maritime security matters; the modern challenges facing rule of law on the high seas (including EEZ's and the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea or UNCLOS); China’s growing blue water naval capabi…
…
continue reading
1
The Future of News in America: An Interview with Eytan Wallace
36:22
36:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:22
In this episode, Garrison is joined by Eytan Wallace, an award-winning journalist, to discuss a wide range of issues pertaining to rebuilding public trust in the American media, freedom of the press, access to unbiased information, and the future of news in the United States (and how it is informed by our respective personal and collective national…
…
continue reading
1
Leadership and History: An Interview with Historian Dr. Andrew Roberts
29:03
29:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
29:03
In this episode, Garrison is joined by renowned British historian Dr. Andrew Roberts. They discuss portions from Dr. Roberts’ latest book “Leadership in War”, particularly Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in the Falklands War; portions of Roberts’ most famous work “Churchill: Walking with Destiny” including Churchill’s use of history in overcoming …
…
continue reading
1
Ireland in a World of Brexit, COVID, and US Elections: An Interview with Dr. Patrick Holden
36:42
36:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:42
In this episode, Garrison is joined by Dr. Patrick Holden of the University of Plymouth to discuss Ireland's perspectives on the world today. Surveying Irish history and applying its experiences with its border with Northern Ireland, the two delve into the topics of Brexit and potential Irish reunification, while considering the impact of COVID on …
…
continue reading
1
Deep Dive: Brexit - An Interview with Dr. Nicholas Wright
38:15
38:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
38:15
On this episode, Garrison interviews Dr. Nicholas Wright who takes listeners on a Deep Dive look at the current state of the Brexit negotiation process, including Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Internal Markets Bill, and the future of the United Kingdom's devolved governments and foreign policy post-exit from the EU. They also touch on the topic of…
…
continue reading
1
“Making India Great” New Book Interview with Dr. Aparna Pande
39:44
39:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
39:44
In this episode Garrison interviews Dr. Aparna Pande about her latest book. “Making India Great” seeks to explain the dichotomy that lies at the heart of the nation: its belief in being a great power and yet reluctance to consistently implement policies and take actions that would help it achieve those goals. Aparna Pande analyses this puzzle by ex…
…
continue reading
1
Bonus Episode: The Reagan Administration's Project Socrates with Michael Sekora
1:06:34
1:06:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:06:34
In this special bonus episode of The New Diplomatist, Garrison interviews Michael Sekora regarding American competitive edge in both the Cold War and the modern era, and his role in directing the Reagan administration's Project Socrates. Mr. Sekora was the Founding Director of the project: The Socrates Project was initiated to address America's dec…
…
continue reading
1
Deep Dive: European Union - Interview with Massimiliano Gobbato
35:25
35:25
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:25
For this episode, Garrison interviewed Massimiliano Gobbato, Communications Director of PubAffairs Bruxelles, on the European Union. They discuss Germany's leadership, the recent EU budget package, the impacts of Brexit, the future of Transatlantic relations, Huawei and China trade, US-EU perceptions, and much more. Massimiliano has worked in sever…
…
continue reading
1
Deep Dive: Portugal - Interview with Pedro Sousa
39:21
39:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
39:21
This week, Garrison begins a new series of episodes that will be hosted from time to time taking a closer look at a single country, Deep Dive. This episode is focused on Portugal: its foreign policy, how it is shaped by history and what its three main priorities are for the future in a chaotic world. Joining Garrison as a guest is Pedro Sousa, A re…
…
continue reading
1
"Ally On-Shoring" in the Age of China and Trump: Interview with John C. Austin
30:23
30:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:23
In this episode, Garrison host's John C. Austin for a discussion of his theory of "Ally On-Shoring", a proposed method of economic and security cooperation among democracies in the face of the rising challenges of a revisionist China abroad and a resurgent protectionist and nationalist attitude at home. John Austin serves as a Nonresident Senior Fe…
…
continue reading
1
India, China, and the World: A Conversation with Ambassador Vishnu Prakash
27:54
27:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:54
This episode, Garrison had the pleasure of interviewing former Indian Ambassador Vishnu Prakash on the subject of India-China border clashes, India's upcoming term at the UN Security Council, the potentially impending US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the recent Trump administration student visa restrictions, and the future of India-US relations post…
…
continue reading
1
Irish Reunification: A Conversation with Foreign Policy Editorial Fellow Dan Haverty
32:11
32:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:11
On this episode, Garrison is joined by Dan Haverty, an editorial fellow for the prestigious Foreign Policy magazine, and an expert on the Irish peace process. They discuss the overlapping impacts on the prospects for Irish reunification of Brexit, COVID, and the respective rises of Boris Johnson and Sinn Fein in recent elections. Dan Haverty is an …
…
continue reading
1
American Legal Immigration Policy After COVID: An Interview with Dr. Todd Kent
22:38
22:38
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
22:38
In today's interview, Garrison is joined by Dr. Todd Kent to discuss the recent push by a group of Senators to curtail legal immigration in the wake of COVID-induced job losses. They discuss the importance of international students to the US job market and STEAM innovation, whether the job market is a zero sum game, the historical parallels to the …
…
continue reading
1
India's Leadership During COVID19: Interview with Ambassador Rajiv Bhatia
9:36
9:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
9:36
On this special episode, Garrison had the honor of interviewing former India Ambassador Rajiv Bhatia on a discussion of India's international leadership during the pandemic. Mr. Bhatia is a Distinguished Fellow, Foreign Policy Studies Programme at the prestigious India think tank Gateway House. He is Chair of FICCI’s Core Group of Experts on BIMSTE…
…
continue reading
1
COVID19 and The Future of The European Union
19:58
19:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
19:58
Kicking off Season 2, Garrison discusses today's headlines as well as a deep dive into the impact of COVID19 on the European Union's future governance structure. How does the U.S. respond to the shifting geopolitical landscape in an era of transnational threats? Listen now...
…
continue reading
1
The End Of The INF Treaty And The Latest From Hong Kong
18:04
18:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
18:04
The topics for Garrison this week are the historic ending of the INF Treaty between Russia and the United States, as well as the continual rise in Hong Kong violence. Also he will touch briefly on the topics of Brexit and the possibility of an Afghanistan Peace Treaty.
…
continue reading
1
Hong Kong Protests And A New UK Prime Minister
19:02
19:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
19:02
This week Garrison discusses the ongoing and evolving protests in Hong Kong and the election of Boris Johnson as the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
…
continue reading