

Ronan Farrow
May 2, 2018
Tommy talks with Pulitzer Prize winning author Ronan Farrow about his new book 'War on Peace', discussing the decline of diplomacy, the changing role of technology in diplomacy, missed opportunities in Afghanistan and the Iran deal, depictions of military and diplomats in popular culture, prioritizing diplomacy and balancing military might, and the complexities of international relationships and the lack of focus on human rights.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Focusing on Survivors and Holding Powerful Men Accountable
03:05 • 13min
The Changing Role of Diplomacy in the Age of Technology
16:20 • 3min
Missed Opportunities and the Importance of Compromise
19:41 • 13min
Depictions of Military, CIA, and Diplomats in Popular Culture
32:31 • 2min
Prioritizing Diplomacy and Balancing Military Might
34:34 • 10min
The Complexities of International Relationships and the Lack of Focus on Human Rights
44:44 • 3min