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Promoting Democracy with Diplomacy, Development, and Defense
07:07 - 12:14 (05:06)
The promotion of democracy is a critical component of our national security agenda and requires the use of diplomacy, defense, and development to create economic opportunity and support democratic institutions. However, achieving coherence in this effort has been a challenge for both Democratic and Republican administrations.
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Discussing the use of diplomacy, defense, and development to promote democratic institutions and economic opportunities to support government agencies using American taxpayer dollars.
07:07 - 10:02 (02:55)
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Discussing the use of diplomacy, defense, and development to promote democratic institutions and economic opportunities to support government agencies using American taxpayer dollars. The focus was on supporting those fighting against communism, particularly the Soviet Union's efforts to undermine the West.
ChapterPromoting Democracy with Diplomacy, Development, and Defense
EpisodeHillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice Discuss America’s Role in the World
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
Former US Defense Secretary Robert Gates reflects on the decline of coherent policy making and the importance of democracy in relation to national security, particularly in countries far from the US.
10:02 - 11:17 (01:15)
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Former US Defense Secretary Robert Gates reflects on the decline of coherent policy making and the importance of democracy in relation to national security, particularly in countries far from the US. Gates lauds President Biden's efforts to rebuild NATO and support Ukraine.
ChapterPromoting Democracy with Diplomacy, Development, and Defense
EpisodeHillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice Discuss America’s Role in the World
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The support for Ukraine has been united, reminding us of the importance of democracy.
11:17 - 12:14 (00:56)
Summary
The support for Ukraine has been united, reminding us of the importance of democracy. The term "democracy recession" just indicates the misconception that democracy would just develop in a straight line.