Israeli Diplomacy in Latin America

Amanda & Michael team up again, this time to discuss Israeli diplomacy and engagement in Latin America with former Israeli diplomat Mike Driquez, who served as Deputy Ambassador to Costa Rica and later Deputy Consul General to several US states including Florida and Puerto Rico. They cover a range of topics in this discussion including: - Historical connections in the region - Technology diplomacy in sectors such as agriculture, cybersecurity, and water resource management - Cultural diplomacy and public perception - Possibility of outreach to Latin American communities with Palestinian, Lebanese, and other Middle Eastern heritage - Diversity of representation in Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to include diplomats of Arab, Druze, and Jewish heritage - Differences in managing diplomatic relations in the US vs Latin America and navigating the uniqueness of Puerto Rico as a US territory Support this podcast: Follow & support Great Work with Amanda Peterson: Connect with ambassador Mike Driquez: ⁠ Follow Amanda Peterson on X: Connect with Michael Scadden:

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Israeli Diplomacy in Latin America is an episode from Latin American Intersections by Ocelotl Group.

This episode is 01:20:43 long.

This episode was published on Nov 18, 2024.

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