WCAPS Podcast

Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security
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Podcast by Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security

  1. 1d ago

    Diplomacy is Winning Without Fighting - Jimmy Wang

    Diplomacy is not soft power fluff - it is how countries win without fighting, and this conversation shows exactly what happens when that expertise disappears. Bonnie Jenkins talks with Jimmy Wang, a former military officer and State Department foreign affairs specialist about multilateralism, the South China Sea, ASEAN, and why losing seasoned public servants creates real-world consequences for America. He explains how he moved from the Navy to diplomacy after realizing preventing wars is cheaper and smarter than fighting them, and why international institutions like ASEAN, NATO, the EU, and the UN give smaller countries a voice while exposing bullying from larger powers.

    Diplomacy is Winning Without Fighting - Jimmy Wang

  2. Aug 20

    Why Diplomacy Still Matters in a World Built on Relationships

    What happens when the State Department’s expertise is pushed out the door? Dan Murphy shares the inside story of being RIFed from public service, why that loss matters far beyond Washington, and how the ripple effects show up in everything from debt negotiations to U.S. credibility abroad.

    Why Diplomacy Still Matters in a World Built on Relationships

  3. Aug 13

    The Hidden Cost of Cutting Diplomacy and Ignoring Gender Analysis

    Foreign policy fails when it forgets its basic, and that mistake has real consequences at home. Former State Department official Amanda Van Dort reveals how women's security, migration, fentanyl, democracy, and U.S global influence are all connected, and why the American talks about foreign policy may be part of the problem.

    The Hidden Cost of Cutting Diplomacy and Ignoring Gender Analysis

  4. Aug 6

    Why a Physicist Chose Diplomacy Over The Lab

    Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins sits down with Matthew Sharp, a physicist turned diplomat who spent about 16 years in the State Department navigating some of the toughest nuclear and nonproliferation issues in government. From graduate school physics at the University of Chicago to the Belfer Center, from AAAS fellowships to Vienna, Washington, and the NSC, Matthew traces the path that took him from the lab into the rooms where U.S. policy gets made and defended.

    Why a Physicist Chose Diplomacy Over The Lab

  5. Jul 26

    The Power of Building Trust and Reconciliation in Government Recovery

    Ferdaouis Bagga, a former foreign affairs officer for the State Department walks through her journey at State and why addressing internal trust issues is crucial for restoring effective public service after RIFs.

    The Power of Building Trust and Reconciliation in Government Recovery

  6. 05/21/2025

    The Privilege of Preparedness

    Meet Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins—a trailblazer who turned skipping philosophy class into a career-defining moment. A New Yorker with South Carolina roots, she was raised by parents who valued education above all. From loving Head Start so much she asked to repeat it, to thriving in the Junior Sea Cadets and the Reserves, public service was always her north star. With a resume that spans the NYC Law Department, a law degree, the DoD, and arms control diplomacy, Ambassador Jenkins proves that “boring days” can lead to brilliant detours. Tune in for treaties, Yankee fandom, and how she built a system of her own—mic drop included.

    The Privilege of Preparedness

  7. 05/14/2025

    Windy City Wisdom

    Meet Apprecia Faulkner, whose journey began the day she walked onto a community college campus and never looked back. From the windy streets of Chicago to the halls of GW and CSU, she’s studied PoliSci, International Relations, and History—not just to understand the past, but to help write the future. Inspired by Peter Jennings and powered by justice (yes, the “J” in DEIJ), Apprecia has danced through the event circus and come out wiser, bolder, and funnier. Buckle up for a ride through identity, influence, and intentionality—with a Chicago flair and sisterly love as her tailwind.

    Windy City Wisdom

  8. 05/07/2025

    Tell Me Your Story and I'll Tell You The World's

    Step into the world of Kristina Biyad, where the line between domestic daily life and U.S. foreign policy isn't just blurred—it's non-existent. With degrees from Roger Williams and American University, Kristina is not your average policy wonk. She's on a mission to reconstruct the architecture of global governance, with a knack for connecting community voices to high-level policy debates. From wrestling with architecture and pre-law to praising her mentor, Professor Elizabeth Thompson, Kristina breaks down barriers. Tune in as she dissects the Foreign Policy For America Scorecard and shares how local faith leaders and untraditional voices are crucial to crafting anti-racist, inclusive policies. It's time to get local, think global, and maybe, just maybe, reshape the world.

    Tell Me Your Story and I'll Tell You The World's
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Podcast by Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security

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  • Creator
    Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    107
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security
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    WCAPS Podcast

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