Jack F. Matlock | Ambassador to the Soviet Union, 1987-1991 (Part 2)

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Monterey Initiative in Russian Studies

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0:00 Introduction
2:51 The significance of the individual vs. structural forces in shaping events
11:18 The importance of dialogue
20:51 Handling diplomatic episodes quietly, privately
29:38 Are delicate negotiations possible today?
34:16 Understanding culture and the diplomacy of empathy
49:21 Who makes foreign policy vis-à-vis Russia and the role of the ambassador on the ground
54:42 September 11, 2001 as inflection point in U.S. - Russia relationship
1:03:52 Double standards and “whataboutism”
1:11:32 Do we need to agree on the history of the relationship in order to chart a better path forward?
1:16:20 Closing words and credits
Interview conducted July 22, 2021.

Пікірлер: 18

@TravelProfi 2 жыл бұрын

A very wise, knowledgeable, adequate, reasonable man. A real Diplomat. I wish there were more people like him in the today’s State Department and in the federal government in general.

@kenmatziorinis 2 жыл бұрын

A most insightful and meaningful interview. Particularly relevant to the current crisis over Ukrainian membership in NATO that every analyst and decision maker must listen to. I hope that US diplomats heed Ambassador Matlock's advice in current USA-Russia relations before it is too late.

@yp77738yp77739 Жыл бұрын

Rather too late, they weren’t listening and now we are in a world of dung and fast approaching nuclear conflict. Both sides, US and RF, take some responsibility for this mess. Ukraine, with its incendiary actions towards its massive neighbour, didn’t help itself either.

@paineite 2 жыл бұрын

Only 46 likes as I view this. That's sad. This video needs to be listened to widely and carefully ... more now than ever before.

@Marmer 2 жыл бұрын

Needs more views!

@jaqatlantic 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. A few hundred million.

@pradipghose2125 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant analysis. I was reminded of what we read about George Kenan and Sir Humphrey Trevelyan during U 2 crisis in 1960 and Suez crisis in 1956. Both the Ambassadors were highly respected by Kruschev and Nasser respectively. Because of their honest approach they could subdue the anger and hatred of their hosts. They brought their personal quality in diplomacy and took it to a different level. President Kennedy, Raegan had that personal charm and accept criticism. There was no mud slinging or name calling.

@sheilawade433 2 жыл бұрын

Ideally, President Trump and President Putin would have respected Secretary of State Clinton and our election process. Diplomatic?

@kurisu13c 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent interview. Thank you for this fascinating discussion.

@SmeeUncleJoe 2 жыл бұрын

What a venerable gentleman. Nice to know we had such wisdom working for us. I only wish they were what we have today instead of the wreckless POS's that inhabit the State Department. He reminds me of the Late Admiral William Crowe , another frank and plane spoken titan of world events. Say what you want about Reagan, he did surround himself with enormous talent.

@darbofuchs9021 4 ай бұрын

Very nice interviewer, calm and patient, nice voice and language

@JoscelinTrouwborst Жыл бұрын

What an insightful honesty!

@adechapman.1132 2 жыл бұрын

Only 138 likes when videos of a dancing man get millions shows that most folk are not interested in how the current situation is shaped or they are just to oblivious to it! I call them the pitch forkers! Wonderful insight into the worlds history ! by a man who was there and witnessed it 1st hand !

@post-industrialpeasant3190 2 жыл бұрын

9:10 " Systems that are more Authoritarian can often be more effective in foreign policy... In a very divided society sometimes you need an Authoritarian streak atleast to get anything done"

@tonyoostenbrink7808 2 жыл бұрын

I'd be interested to hear Matlock's view on the ambassadorship of Joseph Kennedy to the UK 1938-40

@GaneshGunaji Жыл бұрын

Men like him were the heroes of the cold war who brought it to an end. True diplomacy is the fearless pursuit of peace and understanding. His approach has been forgotten, and it is a tragedy. 29:38 is exactly right.

@tonyoostenbrink7808 2 жыл бұрын

Jesus said in the beatitudes: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God." Matt.5:9