PREPARING FOR PEACE with AMB. DAVID MILLER
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- Guest: Ambassador David Miller, Former U.S. Ambassador to Tanzania and Zimbabwe, President of the Diplomatic Studies Foundation
Guest Host: Prof. Glenn Corn, 34-year Veteran of the U.S. Intelligence and Foreign Affairs Communities
In this episode, Ambassador Miller discusses his storied career in the U.S. government and private sector, including his time serving in Vietnam, as a U.S. ambassador in Africa, and at the Department of Justice and National Security Council. He also talks about the mission and work of the Diplomatic Studies Foundation, which he co-founded to improve training and preparation for U.S. diplomats and foreign policy professionals.
Main Topics Discussed:
- Ambassador Miller's background and career path, including his time in Vietnam and as a U.S. ambassador (00:03:03 - 00:08:12)
- The importance of proper training and preparation for diplomats and foreign policy professionals (00:01:13 - 00:02:26)
- The Diplomatic Studies Foundation and its "Peace Games" program to better prepare country teams for overseas deployments (00:14:52 - 00:25:25)
- The need for stronger collaboration between the U.S. government and private sector on foreign policy and national security issues (00:25:02 - 00:26:00)
- Reflections on effective presidential leadership and the sacrifices made by foreign policy families (00:27:00 - 00:52:55)
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Where to Find Ambassador Miller:
- Diplomatic Studies Foundation: www.usdiplomat...
Where to Find Our Guest Host, Glenn Corn:
- www.iwp.edu/fa...
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Key References and Resources Mentioned:
- Institute of World Politics (IWP)
- Hamlet Evaluation System (HES) in Vietnam
- Tet Offensive in Vietnam
- White House Fellows program
- Westinghouse Corporation
- National Security Council (NSC)
- U.S. Department of State
- U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
- International Crisis Group (ICG)
- Ronald Reagan's leadership style