AAD Amember Amb. Charles Ray discusses the erosion of democracy in the U.S., citing the revival of Schedule F, the hollowing-out of oversight, and the undermining of judicial decisions. He says, "the most alarming developments may be the least theatrical."
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📸At the Yavoriv military training ground with Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk and U.S. trainers
📸Signing a memorandum of understanding with Norwegian energy minister Terje Aasland
📸At a CEO round table discussion with Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova during the 2023 U.N. General Assembly
📸In the Oval Office with President Obama
AAD member Amb. Charles Ray describes the downfalls of the second Trump administration. He says, "we have become a kakistocracy,... a nation governed by its least suitable or competent citizens."
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Did you know that while you watch the #WorldCup, you're actually witnessing #diplomacy?
Sports, in this case #soccer, are an important way to foster mutual respect and understanding. This can be through official diplomacy or unofficial connections over shared love of the sport!
For #ThrowbackThursday, we cover #Argentina. The U.S. established relations with Buenos Aires in 1823. Today, Argentina holds Major Non-NATO Ally status, and ties are at one of their warmest points in history, with the U.S. extending over $20 billion to stabilize the Argentine peso.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UFC CEO Dana White will sign a memorandum of understanding ahead of the White House's mixed martial arts event. The agreement aims to promote sports diplomacy and expand U.S. influence through the global reach of the UFC.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UFC CEO Dana White have reached an agreement to use cage fights for diplomacy, the State Department said Monday — as Iran peace talks remain in flux.
