Book Talk - Diplomat’s Dictionary

In his classic work Diplomat’s Dictionary, Ambassador Chas Freeman sets out a collection of definitions of the diplomatic craft and terminology; part Talleyrand, and part Ambrose Bierce. First published in 1994, this remains the most acute, the wittiest and the pithiest of all introductions to the practice of diplomacy. In an era when it sometimes seems that the US and Europe possess not diplomats but anti-diplomats, its lessons are more important than ever. To discuss the book and its lessons, Ambassador Freeman was joined by Anatol Lieven, director of the Eurasia program at the Quincy Institute.
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[@finnishlaika9088]

Gentlemen, let me express my deepest admiration for the eloquence and truthfulness on personal testimony of mr. Freeman. I have followed his stances on international issues for some time now through public videos such as these. My hope and conviction is, aforementioned contribution will serve later times, however little there seems to be understanding of these issues among the western leadership at the moment. My sincere thanks to you for providing your insight, and my greetings from Finland.

[@Marius_vanderLubbe]

Mr Freeman is such a wonderful man to listen to and learn from. Thank you for having him on.

[@bikerd12]

Excellent interview.

[@SamBahour]

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

[@shmo1626]

Great explanations and advices.

[@GOBEF3]

Freeman is the last US diplomatic GEM! tragically replaced by rough pebbles & dust only now :(

[@fellowcitizen]

🌃🧡Chas Freeman🧡🌠

[@Jean-rg4sp]

Chas needs help with his nose which gets a lot of attention from him constantly.

[@deanzaZZR]

I would love to see a series of articles on international relations by Chas in the New York Times but I know that will never happen.

[@Jean-rg4sp]

Some of us are not Americans are do not share the fascination New Yorkers and some Americans have with _The New York Times._

[@MuratDagcan]

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