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Amb. Tom Shannon discusses the importance of strategic thinking, Covid-19 and globalization, and the future of U.S. diplomacy

Modern American Diplomacy by The Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training (ADST)

Jul 9, 202000:23:28Government & Organizations

Ambassador Thomas A. Shannon, Jr. discusses the importance of history and strategic thinking in the practice of diplomacy, and the social, economic and political forces likely to shape the future. Ambassador Shannon also...

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