Ambassadors, Spies, & Putin | Michael McFaul Full Interview | The Jordan Harbinger Show Ep. 114

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Chapters & Sections (59)

0:00 Former Ambassador Discusses Diplomatic Role Changes chapter 3
0:00 Former Ambassador Discusses Diplomatic Challenges
1:51 US Ambassador's Role in Russia Relations
3:04 Ambassadors vs Diplomats in the 21st Century
4:55 Diplomat's Experience in Russia chapter 2
4:55 Diplomat's Experience in Russia
7:05 Ambassador's Experience with Russian Government and Intelligence
9:38 Paranoia in Eastern European Cultures chapter 2
9:38 Paranoia and Suspicion in Eastern Europe
11:36 Life in the Soviet Union During Cold War
13:54 Black Market Racket in Soviet Union chapter 4
13:54 Black Market Racket in Soviet Union
15:44 Black Market Currency Exchange Schemes
17:02 Black Market Bookstores in Soviet Era
18:29 Black Market Scheme in Soviet Russia
20:43 Black Market Vodka in Soviet Russia chapter 3
20:43 Black Market Vodka in Soviet Russia
22:14 North Korean Bookstore Experience
23:41 North Korea's Economy and CIA Misconceptions
24:56 Navigating Soviet Union's Propaganda and Trust Issues chapter 2
24:56 Ambassador's Experience in Russia
26:27 Russian Propaganda and Disinformation Tactics
29:22 Secrecy Measures in Diplomatic Hotel Stays chapter 2
29:22 Secret Diplomatic Conversations in Moscow Hotels
32:11 Russian Intelligence and Secure Communication Measures
34:02 Preparing for Conversations with World Leaders chapter 3
34:02 Preparing for Conversations with World Leaders
36:24 Pre-Briefing the President Before Calls
37:40 White House Phone Call Protocol Described
40:13 Diplomatic Protocol and Preparation Habits chapter 3
40:13 Diplomatic Protocol and Preparation Habits
41:46 Diplomatic Experience with Complex International Issues
43:01 US Food Safety Regulations and Ractopamine
44:19 Ambassador's Challenges in Russian Diplomacy chapter 3
44:19 Diplomatic Training and Cultural Challenges
45:47 US Official's Russian Language Mistake in Russia
47:09 Russian Spy Ring and Bribes Exposed
49:09 Earning Respect as a Political Appointee Ambassador chapter 3
49:09 Earning Respect as a Political Appointee
50:24 US Ambassador's Experience in Russia
51:40 Cross-Cultural Challenges in International Diplomacy
53:13 Advantages of Being a Seasoned Ambassador chapter 3
53:13 Advantages of Being a Seasoned Ambassador
54:46 Diplomatic Training and Social Media Engagement
56:32 US Ambassador's Experience with Twitter in Russia
58:56 Differentiating Leadership Styles Between Putin and Obama chapter 4
58:56 Differentiating Leadership Styles and Media Control
1:00:30 Dealing with Harassment and Government Protection
1:01:51 Embassy Security and Personal Safety Concerns
1:03:07 Harassment by Pro-Russian Group at Event
1:05:07 Bilateral Meeting Between Obama and Medvedev chapter 2
1:05:07 Bilateral Meeting Between Obama and Medvedev
1:06:31 Russian Espionage and Government Response
1:09:20 Ambassador's Job Facilitates Cultural Exchange chapter 5
1:09:20 Representing America and Russian Culture
1:11:14 Ambassador's Experience with Cultural Bonding and Security
1:12:47 American Ambassador Discusses Russia Travel
1:14:14 Traveling to Russia Despite Sanctions
1:15:34 Trump and Putin Meeting in Helsinki

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