Ben Moore, once a US diplomat and now San Diego’s Global Affairs brain, joins me for a conversation about cat herding, goat rodeos, and why diplomacy still matters even when everyone pretends it doesn’t.This episode is for the diplomats doing the hard, invisible graft.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Ben Moore's Journey04:52 Cultural Influences and Worldview07:32 Early Career in Diplomacy10:11 Engaging with Adversaries in Diplomacy13:00 Experiences in New York and Syria15:35 The Coalition Against ISIS18:15 Bridging Civilian and Military Perspectives21:08 Challenges and Successes in the Coalition23:52 The Importance of Dialogue in Diplomacy26:45 Field Experiences and Forward Deployment28:15 Building Trust on the Ground30:55 Understanding Local Needs34:44 The Role of Diplomacy in Crisis34:56 The Importance of Diplomacy for National Security39:22 Long-Term Solutions to Migration Issues40:32 Transitioning from National to Local Diplomacy45:24 Engaging the Community in Global Issues47:32 Skills from Diplomacy Applied Locally52:54 Advice for Future GenerationsI write more deeply about what I learn from my intervieweesalong with insights from 20+ years as a diplomat and army officer - in my weekly newsletter, Diplomatic Dispatches.You can also find me here:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-s-uptonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtodiplomat/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@howtodiplomatThe views expressed in this episode are the personalreflections of the guest. They do not represent the official positions of the UK Foreign Office or any government. This podcast shares human stories and transferable lessonsfrom diplomacy - not day-to-day operational details. 

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