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Passionate Yet Neutral: A Conversation with the Swiss Ambassador to the U.S.

Passionate Yet Neutral: A Conversation with the Swiss Ambassador to the U.S.

FromBuilding the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy with Dan Runde


Passionate Yet Neutral: A Conversation with the Swiss Ambassador to the U.S.

FromBuilding the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy with Dan Runde

ratings:
Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Jul 12, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode Dan sits down with the Swiss Ambassador to the US, Martin Dahinden. Ambassador Dahinden began his diplomatic service in 1987, has headed many European oriented institutions such as the Geneva International Center for Humanitarian Demining, and is currently exiting his position as Swiss Ambassador to the US. In this interview, our speakers overview the career of a successful diplomat, discuss Swiss neutrality and its purpose along with the role of Switzerland on the international stage, and teach us about the specificities and benefits of Swiss apprenticeships, and the importance of maintaining Swiss-US relationships.
Released:
Jul 12, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Hosted by Dan Runde, William A. Schreyer Chair and Director, Project on Prosperity and Development, Building the Future explores topics at the intersection of global development, foreign policy, and national security. In each episode, Dan sits down for a discussion with a leading expert from government, the private sector, and international organizations to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the world today.