Listen "From the horse’s mouth - Behind the scenes with one of the world’s great diplomats"
Episode Synopsis
The Matts are joined by João Vale De Almeida, whose 40 year career as a diplomat has seen him represent the EU in the United States, the United Nations and … thanks to Brexit … as history’s first ever EU ambassador to the UK. João’s new book - The Divorce of Nations - could not be more timely; an exhilarating ride through the political turmoil of this century so far. Why did America turn inwards economically? What drives Vladimir Putin? How and when could the UK ever hope to return to the European Union? And what is the future of the EU itself? All this and more in an engrossing conversation with a man who has seen it all … and still remains an optimist! EnjoyEXCLUSIVE OFFER: Get The New European for just £1 for the first month. Head to theneweuropean.co.uk/2mattsBuy The Divorce of Nations through our affiliate link and help support the podcast: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/13277/9781803997674 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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