Almost Diplomatic

Originally released on May 31, 2020. In October 2025, President Trump announced again that the United States would resume nuclear testing. We spoke about it in 2020, so check it out! We also touched on the open skies treaty. Note: Audio isn't the best, we were using Skype because of the pandemic. Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of...

In this episode we discuss the last time that Canada was invaded in 1866, check out the episode to figure out who did it! Follow us on the socials: https://linktr.ee/AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon

Join us in this episode where we discuss the BRICS economic block and their possible expansion! Follow us on the socials: https://linktr.ee/AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon

Join us as we discuss the International Criminal Court and their arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Follow us on the socials @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon

Join us as we discuss for a history episode on the Persian Gulf War. Follow us on the socials @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon

Join us in this episode where we discuss Wagner Group, the Russian paramilitary organization causing chaos throughout the world. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon

Join us as we discuss FIFA's World Cup and it's involvement in Geopolitics along with the controversies of Qatar hosting the event! Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon

This episode we discuss what a major non-NATO ally is using the examples of Afghanistan, Brazil, Colombia, Japan, Pakistan, and Qatar. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon

Join us as we discuss Irish elections and the Northern Ireland Protocol. Note: There is some weird tone for the first 8 mins, it goes away after that! Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon

This episode we look at the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine, discussing the ongoing situation, the Lend-Lease program, No-Fly Zones and potential entry of Sweden and Finland into NATO in response to the conflict. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed...

In this episode we discuss the ongoing situation in Ukraine which is under threat of a Russian invasion. Note: Pardon the audio, recorded via skype. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon

Join us as we discuss the geopolitics of Dune! Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon

Listen in to hear us discuss the recent trilateral security pact between the U.S., U.K., and Australia along with talking about France and China's reaction to it. Using the solo mic so pardon the audio! Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail...

Join us as we discuss Belarus regarding the RyanAir "hijacking", defecting Olympic Athlete, weaponizing migrants and sanctions! Using the solo mic so pardon the audio! Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon

Join us for our first in-person episode in over a year! We discuss the recent situation in Israel and Palestine; looking at Sheikh Jarrah, communal violence and brief war between Israel and Hamas. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz...

Soooo we've been uncanceled so yay! Listen to this episode as we discuss the issues that have arisen in Burma/Myanmar since the coup by the Myanmar Military in early February. Note: Still using Skype so please pardon the audio. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are...

This was the final episode of Almost Diplomatic, then we decided nah, so join us as we have some beers and discuss season 5 of The Expanse! Note: Still using Skype so please pardon the audio. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist...

Join us as we discuss 2020 focusing on topics like COVID-19, Iran and Russia! Note: Still using Skype so please pardon the audio. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon

Join us as we discuss the geopolitics of Turkey! We talk about Turkey's interaction with the EU, Russia and how Turkey has changed the last ten years. Note: Still using Skype so please pardon the audio. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail...

In this episode we discuss the recent terror attacks in France, Secularism and freedom of speech. Note: Still using Skype so please pardon the audio. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon

This episode we talk about the 2020 Presidential Election's candidates on Foreign Policy. We discuss China, Russia, NATO and Climate Change! Note: Still using Skype so please pardon the audio. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Aris...

This episode we discuss the ongoing conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Note: Still using Skype so please pardon the audio. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Jail Billz Arist: Weeping Icon

Join us as we discuss the Permanent Five (P5) members of the UN Security Council. We focus on WHO if anyone would be granted a permanent seat on the Security Council if the decision was made to extend the membership. Bonus clip after the outro. Note: Still using Skype so please pardon the audio. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our...

In this episode we discuss the resignation of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. We go on to discuss his legacy and the hurdles his successor will face. Note: Still using Skype so please pardon the audio. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. Song: Ja...

In this episode we discuss the recent election scandal in Belarus that launched widespread protests which in turn provoked a harsh response from the government. Note: Still using Skype so please pardon the audio. Follow us on Twitter: @AlmostDiplo Disclaimer: The comments and views discussed in the podcast are our own and do not represent those of any entity we volunteer with or are employed by. S...