Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations
1961 treaty governing diplomatic relations
Episodes
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#5243: The Antenna on the Consulate RoofWhen a host country cuts the water and the fiber, one thing still reaches London: the HF antenna bolted to the consulate roof. -
#2769: The Legal Limbo of Partially Recognized StatesNorth Korea has 46 embassies. Palestine has 80. Neither is fully recognized. How does their diplomacy actually work? -
#1419: The Trust Proxy: How Switzerland Runs the World's Back OfficeDiscover how Switzerland manages the invisible infrastructure of global trust through the technical "protecting power" mandate. -
#1128: The Dimmer Switch of DiplomacyWhen Spain recalled its ambassador from Israel, it wasn't a total break. Learn how the "diplomatic dimmer switch" works in international relations. -
#1126: The Paradox of Fortress DiplomacyIs an embassy really foreign soil? Discover the high-stakes reality of diplomatic security and the laws that protect missions abroad. -
#1060: Persona Non Grata: The 72-Hour Diplomatic CountdownWhat happens when a diplomat is given 72 hours to leave? Explore the legal and logistical chaos of being declared persona non grata. -
#497: The Business of Neutrality: Switzerland's "Good Offices"Discover why Switzerland is the world’s ultimate middleman and how they turn neutrality into a powerful national brand and insurance policy. -
#423: The Ladder of Escalation: Why Embassies Stay OpenExplore the hidden language of international relations, from the strategic recall of ambassadors to the high-stakes theater of the diplomatic snub. -
#337: Sovereign Bags: The Secret World of Diplomatic PouchesIn a digital age, why do governments still use physical bags? Explore the high-stakes world of diplomatic pouches and sovereign transit. -
#278: Inside the Mobile Fortress: The Secrets of MotorcadesExplore the tech, massive costs, and legal immunity behind the 40-car "mobile fortresses" used by world leaders like the US President. -
#277: When Bulldozers Test International LawAs Israel dismantles the UNRWA HQ in Jerusalem, we debunk the myth of "foreign soil" and explore the reality of diplomatic immunity. -
#274: The Operating System of Global OrderDiscover the invisible rules of global power. Herman and Corn explore how flag placement and seating charts keep the world running smoothly.