Last week, US President Donald Trump nominated Australian-born conservative commentator Nick Adams 

as the next US ambassador to Malaysia which has raised eyebrows. We speak to Dato' Dr Ilango Karuppannan, retired Malaysian ambassador and geopolitics & ASEAN analyst for his views on what the roles, responsibilities and qualities are needed of any ambassador be it appointed or career.

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