Legal Advising and International Negotiations at NATO with Lone Kjelgaard

“Be flexible, but stay true to your values.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Lone_Kjelgaard.m4a   LONE KJELGAARD is Senior Assistant Legal Adviser at the NATO Office of Legal Affairs. Prior to her legal career, Ms. Kjelgaard spent a decade as a Commander in the Danish Royal Navy. Themes: law & society Takeaways: learn the method first and then understand that you can…

Oana Lungescu on being NATO Spokesperson

“This is a moment in history when we face the biggest security challenges in a generation… don’t be afraid to ask questions.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Oana_Lungescu.m4a   OANA LUNGESCU is the principal NATO Spokesperson, coordinating NATO’s 24/7 media operations, providing strategic advice to the NATO Secretary General on speeches and publications, and directing the media aspects of all major NATO…

Counter-Terrorism at NATO with Juliette Bird

“Being a woman in NATO is not anything like as challenging as some people think. They need us. They need to have our perspective on things. [At NATO] you are as good as your background and the profile you generate… and that has nothing to do with gender.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Juliette_Bird.m4a Subscribe to the #WomeninDiplomacy Podcast JULIETTE BIRD…

Women, Peace and Security at NATO with Amb. Marriët Schuurman

“If we are serious about our mission, which is to prevent conflict and arrive at lasting sustainable peace, then we have to incorporate gender equality…. This is a matter of efficiency, of finding better answers to today’s security challenges which are very diverse, very complex, and we need more comprehensive responses.” http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Marriet_Schuurman.m4a AMBASSADOR MARRIËT SCHUURMAN is the…

Workshop: Research

Research can be a big part of a diplomatic career and this episode digs deep to uncover some tips and tricks of the trade when it comes to surviving your biggest research challenges. http://media.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/content.blubrry.com/womenindiplomacy/Research_Best_Cut.m4a   We have 3 very special guests (and co-podcasters) for this episode:   CAROLYN SCHUBERT is an Assistant Professor and Health Sciences…