Almost Diplomatic

Almost Diplomatic

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Almost Diplomatic episodes

  • EP62 - The Afghan War (The Soviet One)
    This episode we discuss the Soviet War in Afghanistan, from the multiple Afghan coups to the intervention/invasion to the eventual Soviet Withdrawal.
    Note: Still using Skype so please pardon the audio.
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    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
    44 min
  • EP61 - Star Wars: A Farewell to Clones
    May the 4th be with you! Join us in this episode as we discuss Season 7 of the Clone Wars where we focus on the Siege of Mandalore and Order 66. SPOILERS
    For more Star Wars check out EP50 - "New Republic, Old Problems" and EP47 - "Revenge of the Deep State."
    Note: Still social distancing and 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
    48 min
  • EP60 - The Old Silk Road
    In this episode we discuss why trade and cultural exchange have been such a pivotal part of geopolitics and also how the silk road routes have been such a enduring historical importance to the development of civilization. BTS clip after the outro music.
    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
    46 min
  • EP59 - Don't Open, COVID Inside
    With social distancing in mind we use Skype to discuss COVID-19's implications on the world, looking at such topics as international cooperation, societal impacts and Hungary's authoritarian measures. Bonus clip at the end.
    47 min
  • EP58 - The Expanse: Space Che Guevara
    We finally talk about The Expanse's phenomenal Season 4! We discuss the the geopolitical impact and fallout caused by the ring gate being opened.
    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
    43 min
  • EP57 - Nomads: Steppe-ing Through History
    This week we talk about the schism between settled societies and nomadic peoples. Discussing such things as the freedom of movement, nomads becoming sedentary and why the nomadic population around the world has dropped significantly the last one hundred years. Bonus clip after the outro music!
    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
    49 min
  • EP56 - Coronavirus: Don't Drink Bleach
    This episode we talked about the global implications of the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19)in China. Bonus clip after the outro music.
    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
    47 min
  • EP55 - Algeria: When Colonialism Goes Wrong
    Join us this episode as we discuss the Algerian War of Independence against France while also highlighting general themes of decolonization.
    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
    45 min
  • EP54 - Starship Troopers: Would you Like to Know More?
    This week we discuss Starship Troopers, the book and the movie (yes there is a book). We talk about tactics, propaganda and the geopolitics of that universe. Added a blooper after the outro music.
    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
    41 min
  • EP53 - The 2010s
    We decided to do a little recap of the 2010s by talking about various events and their policy implications. We decided on topics by literally drawing from a hat. Some things we talked about was the coup attempt in Turkey, the Paris Agreement, and the Killing of Usama Bin Laden.
    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
    50 min

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Almost Diplomatic is a podcast discussing geopolitics, national security and nonsense over beers.