#diplomatic-protocol
7 episodes
#1381: Contract Ops: The Hidden Mechanics of Trade Missions
Beyond the ribbon-cutting, trade missions are state-sponsored sales funnels for corporate giants. Discover the reality of the "contract op."
#1128: The Diplomatic Dimmer: Inside the Recall of Ambassadors
When Spain recalled its ambassador from Israel, it wasn't a total break. Learn how the "diplomatic dimmer switch" works in international relations.
#933: The Invisible Voices: The High Stakes of Interpretation
Discover the high-stakes world of simultaneous interpretation, where a single mistranslated word can change history or spark a conflict.
#486: Ink and Power: The Hidden World of Diplomatic Letters
In an era of instant messaging, why do world leaders still rely on physical letters? Discover the secret art of high-stakes diplomacy.
#430: Jerusalem’s Ghost Consulates: Diplomacy in Limbo
Discover why some Jerusalem consulates ignore the state they’re in and how 400-year-old treaties still shape the city’s bizarre diplomatic map.
#423: The Theatre of Diplomacy: How Nations Fight Without War
Explore the hidden language of international relations, from the strategic recall of ambassadors to the high-stakes theater of the diplomatic snub.
#274: The Invisible Architecture of Diplomacy: Inside Protocol
Discover the invisible rules of global power. Herman and Corn explore how flag placement and seating charts keep the world running smoothly.