The Ambassadors' Room

What happens when a career spent analyzing global security challenges leads to a diplomatic posting in Israel? In Episode 4 of The Ambassador's Room, we sit down with H.E. Andres Vosman, Ambassador of Estonia to the State of Israel, whose two decades in defense and foreign intelligence offer a unique perspective on diplomacy in the Middle East. From the security challenges shared by Estonia and Israel to Estonia's extraordinary rise as a global leader in digital innovation and education, Ambassador Vosman explores what connects two small nations facing very different realities. He also reflects on Estonia's historic relationship with the Jewish people, the complexities of Israeli society that can only be understood firsthand, and the moments that have left a lasting impression on him. Beyond diplomacy, we discover his personal connection to music and a side of the Ambassador that might surprise listeners.

In Episode 3 of The Ambassador's Room, we sit down with H.E. Leslie Scanlon, Ambassador of Canada to the State of Israel. With a diplomatic career that has taken her from Poland and Pakistan to Israel, Ambassador Scanlon reflects on the experiences that have shaped her approach to diplomacy and leadership. She speaks candidly about Canada–Israel relations, the alarming rise of antisemitism in Canada, and the deep ties connecting the two countries through trade, innovation, and their people. She also shares a more personal perspective on women in diplomacy and what she has discovered about Israel - and Israelis - during her time in the country.

In Episode 2 of The Ambassador's Room, we sit down with H.E. Michael Mann, Ambassador of the European Union to the State of Israel. With a diplomatic career that has taken him from Brussels to Iceland, the Arctic, and now Israel, Ambassador Mann reflects on the experiences that have shaped his approach to diplomacy. He shares what it's like to live and work in Israel during a time of war and profound regional change, and speaks candidly about EU–Israel relations, the rise of antisemitism across Europe, and the realities of representing 27 member states.

In the pilot episode of The Ambassador’s Room, we welcome Robert Singer, chairman of the Center for Jewish Impact and former CEO of the World Jewish Congress and World ORT. Drawing on decades of international advocacy and organizational leadership, Singer shares human stories from high-stakes diplomacy and the day‑to‑day realities of diplomatic life in Israel. The conversation offers a candid, personal look at Israeli society, global leadership, and what really happens behind official statements.