Diplomacy at Large
Dr Antony Stokes LVO OBE
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Diplomacy at Large features ten remarkable women and men from high-level diplomacy sharing personal stories of high-pressure moments and the tradecraft they learned. It is aimed at international professionals and hosted by Dr Antony Stokes LVO OBE, a four-time British Ambassador. The podcast offers first-hand insights into diplomatic practice and crisis decision-making. More content is available at ambatlarge.substack.com.
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Leading when crisis strikes: High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott 20.10.2026 47minWith Her Excellency Jane Marriott CMG OBE, British High Commissioner to Pakistan.She has led under pressure with the military in Iraq, at US State Department with Richard Holbrooke, in Iran where a mob came over the embassy wall, as British Ambassador to Yemen and British High Commissioner to Kenya.Listen for leadership lessons learned in crisis:0:00 Introduction1:17 How Jane got into diplomacy08:45 Working with the military in Iraq12:23 Navigating a hostile government, in Iran30:20 Working at State Department in Washington DC38:42 How to prevent election fraud, in Kenya43:23 Leading a large mission and Jane’s top lesson This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ambatlarge.substack.com/subscribe -
Facing the World’s Media: UN Secretary-General’s Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric 13.10.2026 37minEvery day at noon, the UN Secretary-General’s Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric steps up to the podium, faces the world’s media and speaks for the United Nations.One wrong word can undermine a field mission, unbalance a negotiation or damage the UN’s reputation.He tells us what it takes to walk that high wire, why it’s the best job in the building, how it's the perfect role for a procrastinator, and the one skill he recommends to everyone.00:00 Introduction02:05 How Stéphane got the job05:40 Stage fright and procrastination10:43 Bosses, technology and cultures23:40 Human suffering: how to save lives27:57 The UN under attack: what to do35:21 Stéphane’s number 1 lesson. https://ambatlarge.substack.com/p/dip... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ambatlarge.substack.com/subscribe -
Diplomacy at Large: the Trailer 08.10.2026Diplomacy is not just for diplomats. For more diplomacy subscribe at ambatlarge.substack.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ambatlarge.substack.com/subscribe
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